Apparently, "Pokemon Go" has influenced other apps and technology. One of them is the HazMap app.
HazMap is a database designed to link jobs to hazardous job that are linked to some diseases. According to a report, this technology is like "Pokemon Go" but it aims to encourage people crowdsource public hazards and maintenance issues in public spaces.
HazMap app is developed by software engineer Oras Al-Kubaisi and risk management insurance provider Craig Polley. The creator said the app is inspired by "Pokemon Go."
"We have statutory liability and that means that if somebody reports a hazard and it is not dealt with properly, there's negligence on part of land owner that results in a liability claim," Polley said.
HazMap is a project came out of the Disrupt London 2016 Hackathon, according to Tech Crunch. Just like "Pokemon Go" map, on HazeMap web, you can see detailed map of the current risks and hazards in your area.
How HazeMap app get those details?
HazeMap app encourages users to snap a photo to report risks and other hazards to the most appropriate authority or agency based on geo-location. All submitted reports will be shown on its map.
If you will visit the map to check the areas that have been reported at risks of hazards, you can see a dashboard. It shows ranks how the municipalities take action and status on how quickly they address user-submitted reports.
Currently, HazMap has been used throughout the United Kingdom. Of course, the developer wants to make it available globally.
After submitting a report, what will happen next?
After submitting a report or hazard via HazMap app, it will quickly contact the local council on your behalf. For reports about a sharp hazard in a children's playground, expect a prompt response.
For reports like a pothole in a desolate road, there is a chance that the agency might decide to deal with that a bit later. However, whatever reports about the hazard, anyone can see if and when the agency addresses the problem.