Vehicular automation

Guident Executive Chairman releases new book describing the impact of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) on global telecommunications

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Friday, July 30, 2021

In this DSP world, with billions of sensors and IoT-connected devices like Autonomous Vehicles, network requirements must achieve a significant uplift in speed, bandwidth, and reliability to be useful.

Key Points: 
  • In this DSP world, with billions of sensors and IoT-connected devices like Autonomous Vehicles, network requirements must achieve a significant uplift in speed, bandwidth, and reliability to be useful.
  • For Guident, the developer of software for the monitoring and control of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and delivery robots, secure and safe connectivity with low latency is one of those key requirements.
  • In the rapidly approaching Internet-of-Vehicles (IoV) world, the use of sensors, software, and other technologies to facilitate exchanging data between all types of vehicles via the Internet, promises to revolutionize the Automotive and Telecommunication sectors.
  • Guident commercializes new technology and develops software systems to enhance the utility and safety of autonomous vehicles and drones using its proprietary IP.

Tech Alert: Navigating Driver Privacy and Safety of Electric Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

A growing number of connected electric vehicles, as well as the evolution of self driving and automated vehicles are putting a greater demand on processing power.

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  • A growing number of connected electric vehicles, as well as the evolution of self driving and automated vehicles are putting a greater demand on processing power.
  • Consumer advocates have raised alarms about operator and passenger privacy , including location data, driver health, speed, and more with the dependence on the cloud.
  • Safety is a particularly salient one, but energy efficiency, privacy and security are critical considerations for the automotive industry and their supply chain to address.
  • This is a safety feature that also eliminates human error, reduces labor and maintenance costs, and prevents machinery deterioration.

Motional Selects Ottopia To Enable Teleoperation Of Its Mass Robotaxi Fleets

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Motional has selected Ottopia , the global leader in teleoperation, to support the deployment of its robotaxi fleets.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Motional has selected Ottopia , the global leader in teleoperation, to support the deployment of its robotaxi fleets.
  • Motional will use Ottopia's teleoperation technology to conduct remote vehicle assistance (RVA) when operating its fully driverless SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles.
  • It owns a comprehensive approach to teleoperation technology and continuously partners with industry leaders to save lives and money.
  • Ottopia is leading the teleoperation industry and we're proud to work with Motional as it begins scaling its technology."

Cognata Selected by ECARX Technology (ECARX) as its Simulation and Validation Partner

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

REHOVOT, Israel, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognata, Ltd, a leading provider of simulation software for ADAS and autonomous vehicles announced today that ECARX, an autonomous intelligent technology company, has selected Cognata as its simulation partner for the testing and validation of its offerings.

Key Points: 
  • REHOVOT, Israel, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognata, Ltd, a leading provider of simulation software for ADAS and autonomous vehicles announced today that ECARX, an autonomous intelligent technology company, has selected Cognata as its simulation partner for the testing and validation of its offerings.
  • Founded in 2016, ECARX technology mainly focuses on core technology products such as automotive chips, intelligent cockpit, intelligent driving.
  • "The cooperation with Cognata is another investment of ECARX to make efforts in the field of autonomous driving," said Ziyu Shen, CEO of ECARX.
  • ECARX (ECARX Technology Co., Ltd.) is a leading automotive intelligence technology company, founded in 2016 by two automotive entrepreneurs, Li Shufu and Shen Ziyu.

HD Map for Autonomous Vehicles Market worth $16.9 Billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The promising market for self-driving car renting services and increased investments in autonomous driving technology startups are expected to boost the HD maps market.

Key Points: 
  • The promising market for self-driving car renting services and increased investments in autonomous driving technology startups are expected to boost the HD maps market.
  • In addition, increasing R&D activities related to HD maps by leading HD map suppliers and several startups will further fuel the growth of HD Maps for Autonomous Vehicle Market.
  • HD map market for Level 2&3 semi-autonomous vehicles is estimated to be the largest market, and the market for Level 4&5 autonomous vehicles is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.
  • Asia Oceania region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for HD map for autonomous vehicle during the forecast period.

HD Map for Autonomous Vehicles Market worth $16.9 Billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The promising market for self-driving car renting services and increased investments in autonomous driving technology startups are expected to boost the HD maps market.

Key Points: 
  • The promising market for self-driving car renting services and increased investments in autonomous driving technology startups are expected to boost the HD maps market.
  • In addition, increasing R&D activities related to HD maps by leading HD map suppliers and several startups will further fuel the growth of HD Maps for Autonomous Vehicle Market.
  • HD map market for Level 2&3 semi-autonomous vehicles is estimated to be the largest market, and the market for Level 4&5 autonomous vehicles is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.
  • Asia Oceania region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for HD map for autonomous vehicle during the forecast period.

Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium Publishes Safety Management System Guidance for Autonomous Vehicle Development

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

WARRENDALE, Pa., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) today announced a new framework for automated driving testing and evaluation.

Key Points: 
  • WARRENDALE, Pa., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) today announced a new framework for automated driving testing and evaluation.
  • With the launch of the AVSC Information Report for Adapting a Safety Management System (SMS) for Automated Driving System (ADS) SAE Level 4 and 5 Testing and Evaluation , the AVSC is furthering the safe development, testing and evaluation of automated vehicles.
  • An SMS integrates safety principles, processes, and practices to enhance organizational decisions based on safety risk.
  • The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) is an industry program of SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC) building on principles that will inform and help lead to industrywide standards for advancing automated driving systems.

Airbiquity Partners with Cyngn to Help Material Handling Companies Evolve Vehicle Fleets into Autonomous Systems

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

SEATTLE, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbiquity®, a global leader of connected vehicle services, today announced its partnership with Cyngn, an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology provider. Cyngn's flagship product, DriveMod, is an end-to-end autonomy solution that can be flexibly deployed on multiple vehicle types in various environments. By integrating Airbiquity's OTAmatic® over-the-air software management platform and the Cyngn DriveMod autonomous driving system, organizations can invest in industrial AV technology that starts generating value today while being prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. According to Global Market Insights Inc., the material handling equipment market is estimated to reach US $200 billion by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbiquity , a global leader of connected vehicle services, today announced its partnership with Cyngn, an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology provider.
  • According to Global Market Insights Inc. , the material handling equipment market is estimated to reach US $200 billion by 2027.
  • "Working with Cyngn, we have the opportunity to help guide the future of autonomous vehicles and make our technology accessible to more industries."
  • This information, combined with OTAmatic's over-the-air software updates, will ensure autonomous vehicle fleets continue to generate novel value and efficiencies.

Airbiquity Partners with Cyngn to Help Material Handling Companies Evolve Vehicle Fleets into Autonomous Systems

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

SEATTLE, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbiquity®, a global leader of connected vehicle services, today announced its partnership with Cyngn, an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology provider. Cyngn's flagship product, DriveMod, is an end-to-end autonomy solution that can be flexibly deployed on multiple vehicle types in various environments. By integrating Airbiquity's OTAmatic® over-the-air software management platform and the Cyngn DriveMod autonomous driving system, organizations can invest in industrial AV technology that starts generating value today while being prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. According to Global Market Insights Inc., the material handling equipment market is estimated to reach US $200 billion by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbiquity , a global leader of connected vehicle services, today announced its partnership with Cyngn, an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology provider.
  • According to Global Market Insights Inc. , the material handling equipment market is estimated to reach US $200 billion by 2027.
  • "Working with Cyngn, we have the opportunity to help guide the future of autonomous vehicles and make our technology accessible to more industries."
  • This information, combined with OTAmatic's over-the-air software updates, will ensure autonomous vehicle fleets continue to generate novel value and efficiencies.

Argo AI and Ford to Launch Self-Driving Vehicles on Lyft Network by End of 2021

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

In an industry-first collaboration, Argo AI, Lyft and Ford Motor Company are working together to commercialize autonomous ride hailing at scale.

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  • In an industry-first collaboration, Argo AI, Lyft and Ford Motor Company are working together to commercialize autonomous ride hailing at scale.
  • Argo AI and Ford will deploy Ford self-driving cars, with safety drivers, on the Lyft network, as part of a network access agreement, with passenger rides beginning in Miami later this year and in Austin starting in 2022.
  • As vehicles are deployed, Lyft users within the defined service areas will be able to select a Ford self-driving vehicle to hail a ride.
  • Ford designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of connected, increasingly electrified passenger and commercial vehicles: Ford trucks, utility vehicles, vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles.