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RR.AI Names Joseph Putney as Company’s First Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

RR.AI , a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the appointment of Joseph Putney as the companys first Chief Technology Officer.

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  • RR.AI , a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the appointment of Joseph Putney as the companys first Chief Technology Officer.
  • In this role, Mr. Putney will be overseeing the engineering and technology development for Robotic Research and its recently launched commercial division, RR.AI.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005653/en/
    RR.AI Names Joseph Putney as Companys First Chief Technology Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Joe Putney has been integral to the growth of Robotic Research and we are thrilled to have him leading us into the future, said Alberto Lacaze, chairman and CEO of Robotic Research and RR.AI.
  • In this new role, I look forward to expanding and enhancing our technology for both the commercial and defense spaces, said Joseph Putney, chief technology officer, RR.AI.

Perrone Robotics Inc. Will Showcase Groundbreaking Autonomous Vehicle Technology at CES 2022

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Monday, December 20, 2021

CROZET, Va., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perrone Robotics (Perrone), the leading provider of fully autonomous vehicle systems and turn-key vehicle solutions for the mobility of people and things, today announced its participation at CES 2022 , the worlds most influential technology event, which runs Jan. 5-8, 2022 in Las Vegas.

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  • CROZET, Va., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perrone Robotics (Perrone), the leading provider of fully autonomous vehicle systems and turn-key vehicle solutions for the mobility of people and things, today announced its participation at CES 2022 , the worlds most influential technology event, which runs Jan. 5-8, 2022 in Las Vegas.
  • Perrone founder and CEO, Paul Perrone, will be on hand to discuss new developments and deployments with the company and its customers.
  • The new year will be off to a great start for Perrone as we exhibit at CES alongside industry-leading automotive technology companies, said Paul Perrone, founder and CEO of Perrone Robotics.
  • Proven, piloted and in commercial production, Perrone autonomous systems help commercial, municipal, and governmental customers increase transportation efficiencies, enhance safety, and accelerate zero-emission electric vehicle deployment.

Indy Autonomous Challenge Prepares to Make History at CES 2022, Hosting Autonomous Racecar Competition and Announcing Luminar as Premier Sponsor

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Making history as the first high-speed, head-to-head autonomous racecar competition, 19 universities from 8 countries will form 9 race teams seeking to compete in the Autonomous Challenge @ CES.

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  • Making history as the first high-speed, head-to-head autonomous racecar competition, 19 universities from 8 countries will form 9 race teams seeking to compete in the Autonomous Challenge @ CES.
  • Luminar (NASDAQ: LAZR), the global leader in automotive lidar hardware and software technology and longtime IAC sponsor, will serve as a premier sponsor and prominent automotive technology partner of the Autonomous Challenge @ CES.
  • The IAC made history on October 23, 2021, when it held the Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco, the first high-speed autonomous racecar competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedwa y (IMS).
  • Autonomous Challenge @ CES, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS), January 7, 2022 (Only CES 2022 credentialed attendees, exhibitors and media will be permitted to attend)
    The Autonomous Challenge @ CES event is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. PST, with live commentary.

Servo Yachts Unveils Martini 7.0 Catamaran Yacht With Revolutionary Suspension Technology to Combat Seasickness

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Monday, November 22, 2021

Servo Yachts LLC ("Servo Yachts" or the "Company") today announced the introduction of the Martini 7.0, a 165-foot catamaran yacht with revolutionary technology that provides seasickness relief for passengers.

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  • Servo Yachts LLC ("Servo Yachts" or the "Company") today announced the introduction of the Martini 7.0, a 165-foot catamaran yacht with revolutionary technology that provides seasickness relief for passengers.
  • I am very excited for Servo Yachts to continue to push the boundaries of marine technology and transform ocean travel.
  • A variety of solutions have been explored and tested, including the Martini 6.0, a concept for a 150-foot high-speed catamaran yacht.
  • Halls 3D vision invention, the Martini 7.0's suspension system adjusts to feedback received in real-time based on a computer-automated electro-mechanical system.

Indy Autonomous Challenge Unveils Racecar for World’s First Head-to-head, High-speed Autonomous Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Monday, January 11, 2021

The Dallara-built IAC racecar is the most advanced, fastest autonomous vehicle ever developed, stated Paul Mitchell, president and CEO of ESN.

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  • The Dallara-built IAC racecar is the most advanced, fastest autonomous vehicle ever developed, stated Paul Mitchell, president and CEO of ESN.
  • IAC sponsors are providing radar, lidar, optical cameras and advanced computers, bringing the value of each vehicle to $1 million.
  • The IAC, scheduled for October 23 at IMS, will hold a qualifying simulation race during the Indy 500 week in May.
  • Sebastian Thrun, winner of the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge, said that the DARPA race served as inspiration for the IAC.

Indy Autonomous Challenge to Unveil Official Racecar at CES 2021

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS ), organizers of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), will hold a press conference on January 11, 2021, on Media Day at CES 2021, to unveil the official racecar that will be autonomously driven by scores of university teams in the worlds first high-speed head-to-head autonomous race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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  • Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS ), organizers of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), will hold a press conference on January 11, 2021, on Media Day at CES 2021, to unveil the official racecar that will be autonomously driven by scores of university teams in the worlds first high-speed head-to-head autonomous race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • The IAC race is scheduled for October 23, 2021, with a qualifying simulation race to be held during the Indy 500 week next May.
  • The IAC builds on the successful impact of the DARPA Grand Challenge, which led to expanded R&D in the field of autonomous vehicles.
  • Press Kits and BROLL will be distributed on January 11, 2021, posted on the IAC/CES microsite and IAC website.

Daimler Trucks and Torc Partner With Luminar to Enable Automated Trucking – Daimler Trucks Acquires Minority Stake in Luminar

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Friday, October 30, 2020

Experts at Daimler Trucks, its U.S. subsidiary, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Torc Robotics, part of Daimler Trucks Autonomous Technology Group, with the experts at Luminar are collaboratively pursuing a common goal of bringing series-produced highly automated trucks (SAE Level 4) to roads globally.

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  • Experts at Daimler Trucks, its U.S. subsidiary, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Torc Robotics, part of Daimler Trucks Autonomous Technology Group, with the experts at Luminar are collaboratively pursuing a common goal of bringing series-produced highly automated trucks (SAE Level 4) to roads globally.
  • To strengthen the partnership, Daimler Trucks has acquired a minority stake in Luminar.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201030005574/en/
    Daimler Trucks and Torc partner with Luminar to enable automated trucking; Daimler Trucks acquires minority stake in Luminar (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Peter Vaughan Schmidt, Head of Autonomous Technology Group at Daimler Trucks: Luminar has pioneered a critical enabling technology for bringing automated vehicles to the road, and were excited to work closely with them to drive this technology forward.
  • Our common goal is to enable safe deployment of highly automated trucks and shape the future of the trucking and logistics industry at large.

Daimler Trucks and Torc Partner With Luminar to Enable Automated Trucking – Daimler Trucks Acquires Minority Stake in Luminar

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Friday, October 30, 2020

Experts at Daimler Trucks, its U.S. subsidiary, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Torc Robotics, part of Daimler Trucks Autonomous Technology Group, with the experts at Luminar are collaboratively pursuing a common goal of bringing series-produced highly automated trucks (SAE Level 4) to roads globally.

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  • Experts at Daimler Trucks, its U.S. subsidiary, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Torc Robotics, part of Daimler Trucks Autonomous Technology Group, with the experts at Luminar are collaboratively pursuing a common goal of bringing series-produced highly automated trucks (SAE Level 4) to roads globally.
  • To strengthen the partnership, Daimler Trucks has acquired a minority stake in Luminar.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201030005157/en/
    Daimler Trucks and Torc partner with Luminar to enable automated trucking; Daimler Trucks acquires minority stake in Luminar
    Dr. Peter Vaughan Schmidt, Head of Autonomous Technology Group at Daimler Trucks: Luminar has pioneered a critical enabling technology for bringing automated vehicles to the road, and were excited to work closely with them to drive this technology forward.
  • Our common goal is to enable safe deployment of highly automated trucks and shape the future of the trucking and logistics industry at large.

Motional Releases Inaugural Consumer Mobility Report

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

BOSTON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Motional , a global leader in driverless technology, today releases the inaugural Motional Consumer Mobility Report, a survey and reportexamining Americans' perception and understanding of driverless vehicles.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Motional , a global leader in driverless technology, today releases the inaugural Motional Consumer Mobility Report, a survey and reportexamining Americans' perception and understanding of driverless vehicles.
  • Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) say safety is the most important consideration when making the decision to use a self-driving vehicle.
  • Motional is led by driverless technology pioneers who participated in the historic DARPA Grand Challenge, and founded nuTonomy and Ottomatika, early leaders in the space.
  • Motional is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group , one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers offering smart mobility solutions, and Aptiv , a global technology leader in advanced safety, electrification, and vehicle connectivity.

Carnegie Mellon University To Join Roborace Autonomous Racing Championship

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES, May 27,2020 /PRNewswire/ --A student team from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is joining the upcoming season of Roborace, an international competition involving autonomous, electrically powered vehicles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 27,2020 /PRNewswire/ --A student team from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is joining the upcoming season of Roborace, an international competition involving autonomous, electrically powered vehicles.
  • It will be the first U.S. team to join Roborace and anticipates competing in a Roborace event later this year.
  • Carnegie Mellon has been a leader in autonomous driving research for four decades and claims such notable achievements as its 2007 victory in the $2 million Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Urban Challenge, an autonomous street race.
  • Season Beta is the second development season for Roborace, with its forthcoming 2020-2021 schedule expected to consist of twelve championship rounds.