Self-driving car

Apostera GmbH: Mixed Reality breakthrough in the driving experience

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Software, Web mapping, User interface techniques, Technology, Human–computer interaction, Multimodal interaction, Here Technologies, Augmented reality, Global Positioning System, Self-driving car, HERE WeGo, Mixed reality

Phones and other devices are the main sources of it, as they demand the driver to avert the attention from the road.

Key Points: 
  • Phones and other devices are the main sources of it, as they demand the driver to avert the attention from the road.
  • In a recent study, alone in the UK, there are 150,000 GPS-related accidents per annum and increasing.
  • The major challenge of Mixed Reality in today's Automotive industry, is to create a perfect junction of the augmented image with the physical environment (vehicles, lane markings, buildings, etc.).
  • That's the beginning of the new era of Automotive Augmented Reality technology that is the foundation that addresses safety and fundamentally changes navigation, entertainment, and semi- Autonomous Driving experiences.

Lynn Miller, Former Deputy General Counsel at Tesla, Joins Executive Team of Autonomous Trucking Technology Company Plus

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Data management, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Trucking, Transport, Other Technology, Software, Logistics, Supply chain management, Fleet management, Engineering, Eccentrics, Nikola Tesla, Wireless energy transfer, Self-driving car, Engineers, Nationality, Data management, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Trucking, Transport, Other Technology, Software, Logistics, Supply chain management, Fleet management, Engineering, Eccentrics, Nikola Tesla, Wireless energy transfer, Self-driving car, Engineers, Nationality

Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, announced that Lynn Miller has joined the company as General Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, announced that Lynn Miller has joined the company as General Counsel.
  • Miller will serve as a trusted advisor to the Plus management team and Board and lead the companys legal function.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210622005314/en/
    Lynn Miller Joins Autonomous Trucking Technology Company Plus as General Counsel (Photo: Business Wire)
    Miller was previously Deputy General Counsel at Tesla, where she led Teslas worldwide litigation strategy, response to government inquiries and investigations, and privacy program.
  • Lynn Miller said, It is exciting to join a company that is already starting to deliver on the promise of autonomous trucking technology.

Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network And May Mobility Inaugurate Free Autonomous Shuttle Service In Indianapolis

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Companies, Indianapolis, Articles, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, IndyGo, Shuttle, Sustainable Development Goals, INDIANA, Toyota, Indy, Self-driving car

INDIANAPOLIS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), have joined with May Mobility , a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and shuttle operations, tolaunch a free autonomous shuttle service in Central Indiana.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), have joined with May Mobility , a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and shuttle operations, tolaunch a free autonomous shuttle service in Central Indiana.
  • The free service, a part of TMF's Together in Motion Indiana , began June 1, and serves the downtown Indianapolis and Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) communities.
  • The autonomous shuttle service supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Sustainable Cities and Communities goal (No.
  • "We're excited to bring AV technology to Central Indiana through our partnership with the Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network and IndyGo."

Manifest 2022 Goes off the Grid

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Articles, Automation, Technology, Science and technology, Automotive safety, Driving, Vehicular automation, Self-driving car, Manifest, Robotics, Logistics, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

Manifest will present its 'Off the Grid' Exhibition featuring autonomous vehicles, drones and a robotics experience.

Key Points: 
  • Manifest will present its 'Off the Grid' Exhibition featuring autonomous vehicles, drones and a robotics experience.
  • Manifest is one of a kind and the first of its kind to feature all modes of the logistics journey and the technologies driving the sector forward.
  • Manifest wouldn't exist without the support of its sponsors and couldn't be more excited to kick off the inaugural 2022 event with the below innovators driving the sector forward.
  • The inaugural event will bring together over 1,500 executives on January 25-27, 2022 at the Paris, Las Vegas.

Frost & Sullivan's Summit Redefines the Future of Intelligent Mobility through Sustainability

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Automation, Robotics, Self-driving car, Mobility

Connectivity, autonomous driving, mobility services (including shared) and electrification have disrupted the entire ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Connectivity, autonomous driving, mobility services (including shared) and electrification have disrupted the entire ecosystem.
  • With this renewed focus on sustainabilty, automakers have prioritized developing transformative, digitally driven business models and value-added services that will create a stronger, more resilient future.
  • In line with these trends reshaping the mobility landscape, the theme of this year's Frost & Sullivan Intelligent Mobility Summit 2021 is "Innovating to Zero."
  • For more information and to register for Intelligent Mobility 2021, please visit: http://frost.ly/5sk
    Featuring curated webinars, insightful panel discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities, this complimentary event brings together Frost & Sullivan's leading mobility experts and industry thought leaders.

Frost & Sullivan's Summit Redefines the Future of Intelligent Mobility through Sustainability

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Automation, Robotics, Self-driving car, Mobility

Connectivity, autonomous driving, mobility services (including shared) and electrification have disrupted the entire ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Connectivity, autonomous driving, mobility services (including shared) and electrification have disrupted the entire ecosystem.
  • With this renewed focus on sustainabilty, automakers have prioritized developing transformative, digitally driven business models and value-added services that will create a stronger, more resilient future.
  • In line with these trends reshaping the mobility landscape, the theme of this year's Frost & Sullivan Intelligent Mobility Summit 2021 is "Innovating to Zero."
  • For more information and to register for Intelligent Mobility 2021, please visit: http://frost.ly/5sk
    Featuring curated webinars, insightful panel discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities, this complimentary event brings together Frost & Sullivan's leading mobility experts and industry thought leaders.

FedEx and Nuro Team Up to Advance Last-Mile Logistics with Autonomous Vehicles

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Trucking, Air, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Software, Other Transport, Robotics, Express mail, FedEx, Transport, Nuro, Technology, Articles, FDX, Self-driving car, Draft:Jiajun Zhu, FedEx, Nuro, FEDEX, NURO

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Nuro announce a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuros next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Nuro announce a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuros next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations.
  • This pilot marks Nuros expansion into parcel logistics and allows FedEx the opportunity to explore various use cases for on-road autonomous vehicle logistics, including multi-stop and appointment-based deliveries.
  • The Nuro pilot is the latest addition to the FedEx portfolio of autonomous same-day and specialty delivery devices.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210615005425/en/
    FedEx and Nuro announce a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuros next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations.

Beep Launches Yellowstone's First Autonomous Shuttles with Local Motors

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Automation, Transport, Vehicles, Automotive safety, Control engineering, Driving, Vehicular automation, Local Motors, Strati, Self-driving car, Beep

(The Electric Driverless Demonstration in Yellowstone), in partnership with Local Motors, a leader in the design and manufacturing of autonomous vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • (The Electric Driverless Demonstration in Yellowstone), in partnership with Local Motors, a leader in the design and manufacturing of autonomous vehicles.
  • "The project at Canyon Village is a testament to the strong partnership between Local Motors and Beep to deploy electric autonomous vehicles.
  • Both routes will deliver a safe, unique rider experience onboard the world's first 3D-printed autonomous vehicle, Olli by Local Motors.
  • For more information, or to schedule a briefing with senior Beep and Local Motors executives, contact [email protected] .

Foresight Expands Presence in the Autonomous Agricultural Equipment Market with its QuadSight® Prototype Sale

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Software, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Audio, Video, Engineering, Automation, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Self-driving car, Economy, Productivity-improving technologies, Economic sectors, Articles

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today the sale of a prototype of its QuadSight four-camera vision system to a leading global manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment.

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  • Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today the sale of a prototype of its QuadSight four-camera vision system to a leading global manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment.
  • This is a first prototype sale to the agricultural equipment market, which is already deploying stereo technology for autonomous driving and automatic operations to increase productivity and efficiencies for higher yields.
  • We believe expanding our activities in this new market segment and integrating the QuadSight technology into autonomous agricultural equipment will improve our current product capabilities and open new opportunities, said Haim Siboni, Foresight CEO.
  • Agricultural equipment manufacturers are investing heavily in new technologies in order to increase automation of various operations and autonomous driving.

Robotics Award 2021 Goes to ABB´s PixelPaint Car Painting

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Technology, Manufacturing, Hardware, Companies, Engineering, Electric vehicle industry, Manufacturing, Robotics, Robot, iERA, Automation, Self-driving car, Abbs

The 2021 Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation (IERA) goes to PixelPaint technology of ABB.

Key Points: 
  • The 2021 Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation (IERA) goes to PixelPaint technology of ABB.
  • Two high-precision robots make car painting faster, more sustainable and flexible helping manufacturers to efficiently respond to individual demands.
  • The jury is pleased to honor ABBs PixelPaint technology, with the 17th IERA Award, says Jury Chair Rob Ambrose.
  • The innovative solution for automated car painting combines more flexibility and customization with reduced wasted paint for the well-being of the environment.