The happiest job in the world: Google Street View data collector

Google Street View data collectors might be one of the most enviable jobs in the world. They walk through streets and alleys all over the globe, sometimes even heading alone to some rugged locations, equipped with a set of devices jointly developed by Google and B-Reel for image collection, positioning, and data uploading. It is precisely because of their efforts that we are able to experience the cultural landscapes of many different regions around the world without leaving our homes. Below is an insight into the daily work and life of Google Street View data collectors.

In 2007, when the Google Maps team launched the Google Street View project, it was treated merely as an experimental project.

From then on, Google gradually expanded the scale of this project and began allowing third-party personnel to help collect street view data from all over the world.

Thanks to the relentless efforts of the Google Street View data collectors, Google has been able to obtain street view data and images from many places across the seven continents.

The picture shows a Google Street View data collector traversing "Arches National Park" in the United States.

It is because of their efforts that we are able to appreciate the charm of famous tourist attractions around the world.

However, Google Street View data collectors do not just visit popular spots to gather data.

They also need to go to remote areas to continue their work.

For instance, they sometimes have to ride Google Street View snowmobiles to snowy plains to collect data.

Sometimes they need to carry the full set of Google Street View equipment while skiing.

They may even head alone to secluded alleyways in Venice, Italy.

Through their efforts, we can further understand the intricate network of waterways in Venice.

Even those places that no one wants to go to but still hopes to learn about will not be overlooked by Google Street View data collectors.