Analysis of Advantages and Drawbacks of the Mobile Navigation System «Hudway» and Its Competitors

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the analysis of advantages and drawbacks of the currently popular software on the market of mobile navigation applications. The popularity of such applications in general is very high, which is determined by the high level of mobility of modern society and the need for operational navigation, primarily in the urban space. Market saturation with software from different manufacturers is quite high, high competition dictates the requirements for the functionality and services provided to the user, so manufacturers have to expand additional services to increase their competitiveness. Particular attention is paid to the advantages and drawbacks of the navigation program "Hudway", developed by the company "Russian Information Technologies", and comparison of its characteristics with the parameters of existing navigation programs on the market. An important feature of this program is the provision of a service that reflects the route on the windshield of the car, which allows the driver to navigate comfortably and safely, without taking his eyes off the road. The authors conducted a practical study of the mobile applications discussed in the paper. Particular attention is paid to the problems of ensuring safety in the application of programs in the process of driving a vehicle and improving the economy of driving style.