Robotic Research LLC has announced that its team recently supported the launch of two new international deployments of Local Motors’ Olli autonomous shuttle.
Both deployments support campus-based pilot programs, including at the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) in Turin, Italy, and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia.
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uAvionix introduces new ADS-B transponder to its General Aviation and UAM lineup
uAvionix has introduced a new ADS-B transponder, tailBeaconX, to its General Aviation (GA) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) lineup.
The new Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) ADS-B OUT transponder is designed to address global air traffic surveillance system requirements for current and future ADS-B mandates. uAvionix notes that integration with the uAvionix AV-20-E and AV-30-E Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) “introduces transponder control into the popular multi-function displays.”
COAST Autonomous, Saint Leo University developing plan for autonomous system for university's campus
Self-driving technology company COAST Autonomous has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saint Leo University in Florida to collaborate on the development of a plan for introducing an autonomous system onto the university's campus that works alongside existing campus transportation.
The deployment will include identifying routes and running simulations to determine the ideal fleet size and vehicle types that are needed to provide an efficient and useful service. This could include COAST P-1 shuttles and/or self-driving golf carts.
DGI awards North Carolina A&T State University $50,000 to prototype and deploy self-driving shuttles
Economic development organization Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI) has given North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University $50,000 to prototype and deploy two self-driving shuttles.
Autonomous shuttle begins offering test rides between downtown Gainesville and UF campus
An autonomous shuttle began operating between downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida (UF) campus on Monday, Feb. 3.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) funded the shuttle, and the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) is operating it.
The pilot project is part of a real-world testbed called I-STREET. The testbed offers unique opportunities to test transportation technologies, and allows for the development and deployment of innovative research throughout the city and the UF roadway network. The testbed is a result of a partnership between the University of Florida Transportation Institute (UFTI), FDOT, and the City of Gainesville.
WMG at University of Warwick, partners develop autonomous pods capable of swarming
WMG at the University of Warwick in Coventry, England, Aurrigo and Milton Keynes council have conducted research that has made the concept of swarming autonomous pods a reality.
Researchers envision a scenario where passengers would be able to use an app to hail a pod, and if they are traveling in a group, they could hail a platoon of pods.
Designed for pedestrian areas and shared spaces to enable first and last mile service, the pods have been equipped with swarming skills typically used by birds and insects.
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority introduces autonomous shuttle at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
During a VIP event at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) introduced the first autonomous shuttle in the region.
According to CCRTA, the shuttle service is one of the first in the nation to operate on a complex route that is exposed not only to vehicular traffic, but also foot traffic.
“This new shuttle is one more way the Island University continues to lead in cutting edge innovation and the use of new technology,” says Dr. Kelly M. Miller, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi president.
“We are excited to partner with CCRTA on this project that will enhance campus life and show how research turns into usable innovations.”
Aptiv's self-driving vehicles picking up and dropping off passengers at McCarran International Airport
Aptiv’s self-driving vehicles have been selected to pick up and drop off a select group of passengers at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
Described as the “first-of-its-kind airport access to autonomous vehicles,” this access will help Aptiv in its development of a production-ready Level 4 autonomous driving platform in 2022, the company says.
Aptiv adds that this access will also help it and McCarran learn more about the utilization and deployment of robotaxis, and how they can be used to make ground transportation in and out of the airport more efficient.
Autonomous shuttle set to begin operating on NCSU's Centennial Campus next month
EasyMile’s EZ10 autonomous shuttle will begin operating on North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) Centennial Campus in February, according to the News & Observer.
Known as CASSI, which is short for Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation, the shuttle can carry up to 12 people on pre-programmed routes.
According to Mike Kennon, the assistant director of transportation at NCSU, CASSI will operate on a loop through the heart of Centennial Campus on weekdays and during special events on weekends. The campus is home to NCSU’s engineering school, as well as several technology companies, which Kennon says makes it an ideal place to showcase such technology.
FLIR Systems, ANSYS partner to enhance safety for assisted driving and autonomous vehicles
With a goal of giving automakers the ability to deliver “unprecedented vehicle safety,” FLIR Systems Inc. has partnered with ANSYS to deliver “superior hazard detection capabilities” for assisted driving and autonomous vehicles (AVs).
FLIR says that it will equip ANSYS’ leading-edge driving simulator with a fully physics-based thermal sensor to facilitate the modeling, testing and validation of thermal camera designs within an “ultra-realistic virtual world.”
By optimizing thermal camera placement for use with various tools such as automatic emergency braking (AEB), pedestrian detection, and within future AVs, the new platform is expected to reduce the development time of original equipment manufacturers, the companies say.
