The Development of E-Bike Navigation Technology Based on an OpenStreetMap

Abstract Currently, most E-Bike services rely on networks to complete the real time and turn-by-turn navigation. However, some users or situations without network may experience trouble in relation to navigation. Hence, our aim is to develop a low cost navigation system with offline and turn-by-turn navigation services. OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project whose goal is to create a free editable map of the world. This means that the combined maps need to be more detailed than Google Maps. While Google Map is free to download and use, its offline functionality is restricted. Users cannot perform any searching or routing tasks without an internet connection, which means that when they are abroad or in low signal areas they either have to pay expensive roaming costs or spend a significant amount of time without map coverage, limiting its usability while traveling. For many developers, OSM has become a clear alternative to Google Maps. We used OSM-based Skobbler software to develop our navigation system. Google Maps Place APIs were also included in the system to help users search for nearby well-known places or stores.