Self-driving cars

ANYbotics Boosts Autonomous Mobile Robots with Velodyne Lidar Sensors

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced ANYbotics is equipping its autonomous mobile robots with Velodynes Puck lidar sensors.

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  • Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced ANYbotics is equipping its autonomous mobile robots with Velodynes Puck lidar sensors.
  • ANYbotics robots provide industrial operators with an automated robotic inspection solution to support efforts in monitoring and maintaining plants.
  • Velodyne Lidar (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) ushered in a new era of autonomous technology with the invention of real-time surround view lidar sensors.
  • Velodyne, the global leader in lidar, is known for its broad portfolio of breakthrough lidar technologies.

AEye Continues Global Growth - Opens Japan Office to Meet Growing Demand for Its Adaptive LiDAR

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Technology, Semiconductor, Automotive, General Automotive, Other Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Software, Manufacturing, Hardware, Lidar, Robotic sensing, Advanced driver-assistance systems, ADAS, Self-driving cars, Technology, Draft:Luminar Technologies

Reichert joined AEye from Valeo, where he managed the LiDAR and Global Driver Assistance business.

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  • Reichert joined AEye from Valeo, where he managed the LiDAR and Global Driver Assistance business.
  • As we build a global technology business, it's essential that we are tightly integrated with our partners and customers, in Japan and elsewhere.
  • We look forward to very close collaboration with our Japanese partners, as we scale our business to meet the growing demand for our adaptive LiDAR.
  • AEye is the premier provider of high-performance, adaptive LiDAR systems for vehicle autonomy, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and robotic vision applications.

Velodyne Lidar Announces Michael Dee Appointed Chairman of the Board and Kristin Slanina Appointed to the Board of Directors

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Automotive, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Technology, Manufacturing, Software, Hardware, Self-driving cars, Lidar, Velodyne LiDAR, Velodyne, Articles, Technology, Kristin Slanina, Michael Dee, Velodyne Lidar, KRISTIN SLANINA, MICHAEL DEE, VELODYNE LIDAR

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), the leading lidar company, known worldwide for its broad portfolio of breakthrough lidar technologies, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Michael Dee as Chairman of the Board.

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  • Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), the leading lidar company, known worldwide for its broad portfolio of breakthrough lidar technologies, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Michael Dee as Chairman of the Board.
  • His appointment follows the decision of Dr. Joseph B. Culkin to step down as Chairman of the Board due to health reasons.
  • The Company also announced that Kristin Slanina has been appointed to the Board.
  • She brings with her more than 30 years of experience as an automotive engineer, mobility consultant and senior executive to Velodyne.

Velodyne Lidar Introduces Vella Development Kit for Building Autonomous Solutions

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a new software development kit which allows customers to utilize the advanced capabilities of Velodynes Vella lidar perception software in their autonomous solutions.

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  • Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a new software development kit which allows customers to utilize the advanced capabilities of Velodynes Vella lidar perception software in their autonomous solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210729005113/en/
    The Vella Development Kit (VDK) from Velodyne Lidar allows customers to use the advanced capabilities of Vella lidar perception software in autonomous solutions.
  • The Vella Development Kit supports customers through the entire autonomous solution development lifecycle, from testing and evaluating sensors, to building initial proofs of concept, to demonstrating complete applications, said Vishal Jain, Vice President of Software Engineering, Velodyne Lidar.
  • Velodyne Lidar (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) ushered in a new era of autonomous technology with the invention of real-time surround view lidar sensors.

US tech firm launches commercial robotaxi service in Europe

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Self-driving cars, Articles, Automation, Robotics, Robotaxi, Technology, Transport, Ferry

US tech firm launches commercial robotaxi service in Europe.

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  • US tech firm launches commercial robotaxi service in Europe.
  • The robotaxi service is the first of its kind on many fronts.
  • The ferry service dubbed "Vaar met Ferry" is subsidized by the Dutch provincial government and will be cost-free for residents until October 2021.
  • Launching this electric robotaxi service, which is powered by our Greycraft technology, on a European river has been an exciting undertaking for our operating field teams.

Motional Selects Ottopia To Enable Teleoperation Of Its Mass Robotaxi Fleets

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Automation, Technology, Control engineering, Self-driving cars, Unmanned ground vehicles, Robotics, Science and technology, Emerging technologies, Teleoperation, Motional, Ottomotto, Vehicular automation

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

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  • 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."

dSPACE and Cepton Partner to Provide 3D Lidar Simulation for ADAS and Autonomous Applications

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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The partnership enables dSPACE to integrate Ceptons lidar sensors into its simulation tool chain, thereby helping customers accelerate their development using Cepton lidars.

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  • The partnership enables dSPACE to integrate Ceptons lidar sensors into its simulation tool chain, thereby helping customers accelerate their development using Cepton lidars.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210727005590/en/
    Simulation of Cepton Nova lidar point cloud in an ADAS use case, using dSPACEs solution.
  • dSPACE (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Soon after Ceptons unveiling of Nova , a groundbreaking, miniature, wide field of view lidar sensor, dSPACE worked with Cepton to deliver simulation solutions for this new sensor.
  • The dSPACE simulation environment provides an accurate sensor model and environment simulation so that engineers can test and validate their perception stack.

Otonomo Appoints Chief Revenue Officer to Spearhead Growth and Expansion Trajectory

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Self-driving cars, Satellite navigation, TomTom, Chief revenue officer, CRO, Nora Volkow, Companies, Scientists

HERZLIYA, ISRAEL, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Otonomo Technologies , a leading provider of a pioneering vehicle data platform and marketplace, today announced the appointment of Anders Truelsen as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • HERZLIYA, ISRAEL, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Otonomo Technologies , a leading provider of a pioneering vehicle data platform and marketplace, today announced the appointment of Anders Truelsen as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • As the newly appointed CRO, Truelsen will build a sustainable sales and revenue pipeline for Otonomos next phase of growth and expansion.
  • An accomplished business executive and industry specialist, Truelsen comes to Otonomo after more than ten years at California-based TomTom in progressive roles.
  • Ben Volkow, CEO of Otonomo commented: We are delighted to welcome Anders to the position of Chief Revenue Officer.

Robotaxi Market by Application, Level of Autonomy, Vehicle, Service, Propulsion, Component and Region - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Automotive, General Automotive, Automation, Robotics, Articles, Transport, Self-driving cars, Technology, Robotaxi, Ridesharing company

The robotaxi market is projected to grow from 617 units in 2021 to reach 1445,822 units by 2030, at a CAGR of 136.8%.

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  • The robotaxi market is projected to grow from 617 units in 2021 to reach 1445,822 units by 2030, at a CAGR of 136.8%.
  • Passenger transport Segment is expected to be the largest market in the application segment in the forecast.
  • The US and China already have few ride-hailing companies offering autonomous vehicle services/rides for public transportation.
  • The significant demand for ridesharing/ride-hailing services is expected to primarily drive the robotaxi market for passenger transport.

Automotive Hall of Fame Honors Harold Goddijn with Mobility Innovator Award

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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DEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harold Goddijn, Co-founder and CEO of location technology specialist TomTom ( TOM2 ), is the recipient of the Automotive Hall of Fames first-ever Mobility Innovator Award .

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harold Goddijn, Co-founder and CEO of location technology specialist TomTom ( TOM2 ), is the recipient of the Automotive Hall of Fames first-ever Mobility Innovator Award .
  • Goddijn was presented with the award in honor of his contribution to mobility at the 2020/21 Induction & Awards Ceremony.
  • "This award recognizes the outstanding work Harold Goddijn has accomplished by introducing new technologies and services that are redefining mobility," said Automotive Hall of Fame President Sarah Cook.
  • Its fantastic to be a part of the greatest mobility revolution since the invention of the car, said Harold Goddijn, Co-founder and CEO of TomTom.