A Google engineer points 48 AI agents at NASA Lidar and finds an unmapped Maya pyramid

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Nov. 11, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Summary
A Google engineer utilized AI agents to analyze NASA's lidar data, successfully identifying a previously undocumented Maya pyramid in Mexico. The process involved converting lidar strips into images, with AI agents flagging potential structures while ruling out natural formations. Although the site was eventually found to have been mapped before, the endeavor showcases innovative use of AI in archaeology.