Perrone Robotics

CAPMETRO selects Perrone Robotics, WSP, TTI, and Clever Devices to bring autonomy to bus yards

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Automated bus yard operations, a crucial component of modern transit systems, will revolutionize how buses are stored, operated, and charged.

Key Points: 
  • Automated bus yard operations, a crucial component of modern transit systems, will revolutionize how buses are stored, operated, and charged.
  • Clever Devices' Innovative Solutions: Clever Devices specializes in cutting-edge technology solutions for transportation.
  • "We are excited to partner with WSP, Clever Devices, TTI and CapMetro to pioneer automated bus yard operations for 40-foot battery electric buses.
  • By pioneering automated yard operations, Perrone Robotics, WSP, Clever Devices, TTI, and CapMetro are paving the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and customer-centric transit system in Austin and beyond.

Khalid Walton Named as President of GameAbove Entertainment

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CapStone Holdings Inc. announced the promotion of Khalid Walton as president of GameAbove Entertainment, the company's media and film division. In addition, Walton will also serve as the president of Front Runner Films, the affiliate production agency of GameAbove Entertainment. In this dual role, Walton will oversee both entities' day-to-day operations, including business development and client relations. He will report directly to Ashley Beal, the senior vice president of CapStone Holdings, and Tyler Nimmons, the CEO of Front Runner Films.

Key Points: 
  • BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CapStone Holdings Inc. announced the promotion of Khalid Walton as president of GameAbove Entertainment, the company's media and film division.
  • In addition, Walton will also serve as the president of Front Runner Films, the affiliate production agency of GameAbove Entertainment.
  • He will report directly to Ashley Beal, the senior vice president of CapStone Holdings, and Tyler Nimmons, the CEO of Front Runner Films.
  • "GameAbove Entertainment and Front Runner are poised to revolutionize the video and film production industry with their fresh and innovative approach," said Keith J.

PERRONE ROBOTICS UNVEILS GROUNDBREAKING FUSION OF GPT AI AND MAX ROBOTICS OPERATING SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrone Robotics, Inc. ("Perrone"), the industry's leading autonomous vehicle (AV) kit and turnkey AV solutions provider, is proud to announce a major breakthrough in the field of autonomous mobility with the integration of General Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) AI technology into its General Purpose Robotics Operating System, MAX. MAX is Perrone Robotics' software platform that forms the basis of the Company's vehicle agnostic TONY AV kit. This fusion marks a significant milestone in advancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, leading to a substantial increase in the number of vehicle maneuvers and expanding the operational design domains for autonomy.

Key Points: 
  • MAX is Perrone Robotics' software platform that forms the basis of the Company's vehicle agnostic TONY AV kit.
  • One of the most remarkable outcomes of this fusion is the massive acceleration in the creation of autonomous vehicle maneuvers.
  • The integration of GPT AI with MAX enables the unprecedented exponential generation of autonomous maneuvers, enhancing the vehicle's ability to navigate intricate scenarios with precision and versatility.
  • Paul Perrone, CEO of Perrone Robotics, shared his excitement about this pioneering development, stating, "The fusion of GPT AI technology with MAX represents a significant leap forward for autonomous vehicles.

Perrone Robotics and Global Finance Group Partner to Bring Turnkey Autonomous Vehicle Program to University and College Campuses

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrone Robotics, Inc. ("Perrone"), the industry's leading autonomous vehicle (AV) kit and turnkey AV solutions provider, annonce "AutoCampus", a new turnkey AV deployment program for universities and college campuses. Under the AutoCampus program, a standard vehicle platform, complete AV configuration, lease-based pricing model, contract vehicle, as well as full service commissioning, support, and training of operations is offered to universities and colleges. AVs provided under the program can be used by universities and colleges for day-to-day campus shuttle operations, V.I.P. shuttle service and demonstrations, and for incorporation into R&D programs.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrone Robotics, Inc. ("Perrone"), the industry's leading autonomous vehicle (AV) kit and turnkey AV solutions provider, annonce "AutoCampus", a new turnkey AV deployment program for universities and college campuses.
  • Each vehicle is equipped with Perrone's TONY AV Kit bringing Level 4 autonomy for mapped zones of operation on campuses.
  • Perrone has partnered with Global Finance Group (GFG) to provide affordable access to leasing of the vehicles and technology for those participating in the program.
  • "With our autonomous solution for mapped zones of operation, we've been bringing turnkey autonomous transit vehicles to a wide variety of campuses.

Perrone Robotics Enters into Agreement with Sustainability Partners Bringing Autonomous Vehicles to the State of Hawaii

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Friday, February 17, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrone Robotics, Inc. ("Perrone"), the industry's leading autonomous vehicle (AV) kit and turnkey vehicle solutions provider, announces that they will be expanding their autonomous vehicle capabilities and global reach by providing the first all electric zero emissions, ADA-compliant, and FMVSS-compliant autonomous vehicles (AVs) to operate in the state of Hawaii.

Key Points: 
  • Perrone has entered into an agreement with Sustainability Partners (SP), a revolutionary Infrastructure as a Service company, to supply the AVs for operation in Hawaii.
  • SP is under contract with the state of Hawaii to provide fleets of vehicles and related EV infrastructure.
  • "We're thrilled to be working with Sustainability Partners to bring automated zero emissions mobility to the beautiful islands of Hawaii."
  • Combining these automated EVs with Sustainability Partners' revolutionary Infrastructure as a Service model produces a first in industry for bringing affordable and sustainable transportation models for human-kind today."

Perrone Robotics Contracts With Houston METRO to Provide Autonomy Retrofit for All Electric, FMVSS-, ADA-, and Buy America- Compliant Shuttle Bus

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrone Robotics, Inc. ("Perrone"), the industry's leading autonomous vehicle (AV) kit and turnkey AV solutions provider, has contracted with Houston METRO as the awardee in provisioning autonomy for the "METRO Shuttle of the Future".

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  • Perrone will be outfitting the Zeus 400, a mid-size body-on-chassis shuttle bus from Phoenix Motorcars.
  • The Zeus 400 is compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Buy America compliant, as well as compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • This award is part of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Accelerating Innovative Mobility (AIM) grant which was granted last year.
  • The bus will provide autonomous shuttle service to Texas Southern University, Houston's Third Ward, and the University of Houston.

Western Reserve Transit Authority Selects First Transit, in Partnership with Perrone Robotics and GreenPower Motor Company, for Autonomous Vehicle Pilot

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --First Transit, the leader in mobility solutions, announces that it will operate the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot, in partnership with Perrone Robotics and GreenPower Motor Company.

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  • YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --First Transit, the leader in mobility solutions, announces that it will operate the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot, in partnership with Perrone Robotics and GreenPower Motor Company.
  • The WRTA AV pilot will consist of a zero-emission GreenPower Motor Company EV Star shuttle, which meets all ADA and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
  • "Through the pilot with Perrone Robotics and First Transit, GreenPower is advancing autonomous operations with a best-in-class solution."
  • "WRTA is excited to work with the cutting-edge technology developed by the experts and professionals at First Transit, Perrone Robotics and GreenPower Motor Company.

Commsignia provides V2X connectivity to traffic lights on Perrone Robotics autonomous vehicles for Jacksonville

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Monday, August 1, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commsignia, the largest company dedicated to Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies, announced that it is partnering with autonomous vehicle (AV) company Perrone Robotics to provide V2X communication systems for smart city applications. Commsignia OB4 On-Board Units (OBU) enable vehicle-to-infrastructure connections using either the latest Cellular-V2X (C-V2X) or the DSRC communication standards.

Key Points: 
  • Commsignia, the largest company dedicated to Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies, announced that it is partnering with autonomous vehicle (AV) company Perrone Robotics to provide V2X communication systems for smart city applications.
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commsignia, the largest company dedicated to Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies, announced that it is partnering with autonomous vehicle (AV) company Perrone Robotics to provide V2X communication systems for smart city applications.
  • The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (FL) has similar goals in the Ultimate Urban Circulator program, where Perrone Robotics has deployed their patented TONY (TO Navigate You) AV retrofit kit in vehicles with an integrated Commsignia OB4 V2X On-Board Unit.
  • The Commsignia OB4 unit allows the Perrone Robotics Traffic Light Detection module to keep vehicles in autonomous mode while passing through signalized intersections.

Lightning eMotors Partners with Perrone Robotics to Offer Fully Autonomous Vehicle Option to Zero-Emission Fleet Customers

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Monday, May 9, 2022

We were looking for partners who could deliver autonomous capabilities to our customers today, and in the future and thats what Perrone offers, Lightning eMotors CEO Tim Reeser said.

Key Points: 
  • We were looking for partners who could deliver autonomous capabilities to our customers today, and in the future and thats what Perrone offers, Lightning eMotors CEO Tim Reeser said.
  • Lightning and Perrone are in active discussions with a number of other potential customers as well.
  • A lot of electric vehicle manufacturers are focused on just one vehicle size, and in many cases its a bespoke custom platform, Perrone Robotics, Inc. founder and CEO Paul Perrone said.
  • A video of a Lightning electric van equipped with Perrone Robotics autonomous system can be found here: https://link.assetfile.io/4njY9uifJsHAg1BPHcR52q.mp4 .

Perrone Robotics, Inc. and Guident Corp. Sign Strategic Alliance

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

The objective of the alliance is to seamlessly integrate GUIDENTs remote monitoring and teleoperation solution (RMCC) with Perrone Robotics TONY AV kit for highly automated vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The objective of the alliance is to seamlessly integrate GUIDENTs remote monitoring and teleoperation solution (RMCC) with Perrone Robotics TONY AV kit for highly automated vehicles.
  • This strategic alliance is a key milestone for both companies as we seek to seamlessly enhance the scalable deployment of safe and reliable autonomous vehicle transport.
  • Together, Guident and Perrone Robotics are able to bring scalable fleet-level autonomous vehicle operations to clients for the first time.
  • We believe this strategic alliance will be a significant step towards the adoption of autonomous vehicles for municipalities.