Taxicab Geometry
Taxicab Geometry, also known as Manhattan Geometry, is a form of geometry where distance is measured differently than in traditional Euclidean geometry. In this system, the distance between two points is calculated by summing the absolute differences of their coordinates, resembling the path a taxi would take on a grid-like street layout.
In Taxicab Geometry, the shortest path between two points is not a straight line but rather a series of horizontal and vertical segments. This concept is particularly useful in urban planning and navigation, where movement is often restricted to a grid pattern, reflecting real-world scenarios in cities like New York City.