Through their newly announced partnership, Magna and May Mobility will “retrofit and scale up” May Mobility's fleet of self-driving shuttles set to enter the US market.
Magna is retrofitting low-speed self-driving micro transit electric vehicles from the chassis up, and the initial fleet of vehicles is expected to debut on June 26 with May Mobility's first commercial deployment, taking place in Detroit, Michigan.
“Magna is pleased to work with a company like May Mobility to help support new mobility in city centers,” says Swamy Kotagiri, Magna Chief Technology Officer.
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K2 Unmanned Systems and Robotic Skies partner to provide 'complete customer service experience'
K2 Unmanned Systems, which recently released what it calls the first American made Law Enforcement tactical drone, Knight Hawk, has partnered with Robotic Skies to provide its customers with a “complete customer service experience.”
Robotic Skies has a global network of more than 150 independently-owned and operated repair stations across 35 countries. Each service center in the network is equipped with the aviation expertise and factory training to ensure the mission readiness of commercial unmanned systems.
Additionally, Robotic Skies, like K2, offers its customers “turnkey field service programs designed to keep their UAS flying safely, efficiently and affordably.”
Yuneec announces availability of its Typhoon H Plus with Intel RealSense
Yuneec International has announced the availability of its Typhoon H Plus with Intel RealSense.
Described as Yuneec's “most powerful consumer product,” the Typhoon H Plus UAS is optimized for photographers, creative professionals and small UAS service providers, thanks to being equipped with a professional grade one-inch sensor, an all-new hex airframe and intelligent obstacle navigation.
The Typhoon H Plus with Intel RealSense includes professional image quality that is enjoyable for photographers of any skill level, as it includes a “high aperture one-inch sensor camera capable of 20 megapixel stills and 4K resolution video at 60 frames per second.”
Insitu's ScanEagle to provide small UAS ISR services aboard entire U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter fleet
After being awarded a United States Coast Guard (USCG) contract award, Insitu’s ScanEagle UAS will be used to provide small UAS ISR services aboard the entire U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter fleet.
Valued at approximately $117 million, the service contract covers the installation and deployment of small UAS for 200 hours per 30-day operational patrol period. ScanEagle will be used for a variety of tasks, including conducting surveillance, detection, classification and identification operations.
The UAS will also be used to “support prosecution” by providing real-time imagery, data, target illumination, communications relay and other capabilities to the fleet, as well as other government platforms as needed.
Boeing announces investment in UAS software company Kittyhawk
Boeing has announced an investment in Kittyhawk, a company that is offering a “unified approach” to the safe operation of commercial UAS.
According to Boeing, Kittyhawk’s technology will support the development of a UAS Traffic Management System (UTM), which will allow both piloted and autonomous air vehicles to safely coexist in the airspace.
Founded in 2015, Kittyhawk has developed enterprise software and mobile-based apps that integrate “real-time UAS flight operations and management solutions” all in one platform. The company’s customer base has grown over the last three years to include industry leaders from a variety of fields, including media, rail transportation, and fire and emergency management agencies that rely on it for end-to-end UAS operations.
NEVS and Phantom Auto partner to safely deploy electronic autonomous vehicles
In an effort to ensure “safe deployment of electric autonomous vehicles,” Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer NEVS has announced a collaboration with Phantom Auto, which provides teleoperation safety technology for autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Formerly Saab Automobile, NEVS will utilize Phantom Auto’s teleoperation safety technology to ensure the “optimally safe and efficient deployment” of its electric AVs across the globe.
“Our AVs must be able to drive from any point A to any point B, which means driving through all edge cases they experience on the road, such as inclement weather, road work, and any other road obstructions,” explains Stefan Tilk, CEO of NEVS.
Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles to supply up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo's self-driving fleet
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Waymo have announced the expansion of their partnership, with an agreement to add up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo’s self-driving fleet.
This announcement comes after FCA announced in January that it will deliver thousands of its Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo’s driverless transportation service. Thus far, FCA has delivered 600 Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo.
“FCA is committed to bringing self-driving technology to our customers in a manner that is safe, efficient and realistic,” says Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
SoftBank Vision Fund investing $2.25 billion in GM Cruise to strengthen GM's plans of commercializing autonomous vehicle technology at large scale
The SoftBank Vision Fund will invest $2.25 billion in GM Cruise Holdings LLC (GM Cruise).
The investment, according to GM, will strengthen GM’s plans to commercialize autonomous vehicle technology at large scale.
“Our Cruise and GM teams together have made tremendous progress over the last two years,” says GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra.
“Teaming up with SoftBank adds an additional strong partner as we pursue our vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.”
Drone Delivery Canada and Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc. to collaborate on UAS delivery logistics platform
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) and Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc. (TTCI) have signed an agreement to work together on a UAS delivery logistics platform.
Through the agreement, TTCI, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho America Inc., will take part in DDC’s commercial pilot program in Canada as an initial stage.
Together, the two entities will look to begin flight testing, and identify other international markets to deploy DDC’s proprietary UAS delivery platform as a transportation option.
Iris Automation selects Robotic Skies as aftermarket installation and field maintenance partner for its line of avionics products designed for UAS
Iris Automation has selected Robotic Skies Inc. as an “aftermarket installation and field maintenance partner” for its line of avionics products designed for UAS.
Under the agreement, Robotic Skies, through its global network of independently owned and operated certified aircraft service centers, will provide sales, installations, and ongoing field support for Iris Automation customers.