Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous Vehicles

Audi performs first autonomous vehicle demonstration in New York State

Representatives from Audi of America Inc. performed the first demonstration of an autonomous vehicle in the state of New York on June 13. Using Audi’s Highway Pilot technology, the vehicle, which was occupied by two trained engineers who monitored the system and made sure that everything transpired safely, drove autonomously for approximately 6.1 miles once reaching Interstate 90, after being guided there by a driver.

Jaguar Land Rover invests $25 million in Lyft for autonomous vehicle testing

Through its mobility services subsidiary InMotion, Jaguar Land Rover has invested $25 million in Lyft, which will result in InMotion developing and testing mobility services, including autonomous vehicles, with the ride-hailing service. As a part of the investment, Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles will also be provided to some Lyft drivers. “Personal mobility and smart transportation is evolving,” says Sebastian Peck, InMotion managing director, via CNBC. “This new collaborative venture will provide a real-world platform helping us develop our connected and autonomous services.”

Weekend Roundup

This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World

AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019

This premier event unites the largest global community of drone, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems leaders to shape the future of the industry. Featuring the largest and most comprehensive trade show, this event is the spot to learn from daily keynotes with tech visionaries and 200+ world-class sessions as well as connect with 8,500+ industry pros and business experts from 20+ industries. www.xponential.org

Automated Vehicles Symposium 2017

The Automated Vehicles Symposium convenes industry, government, and academia from around the world to address complex technology, operations, and policy issues. 1,500 thought leaders meet over 3 days to move us toward safe, automated mobility. The symposium is produced in partnership with the Transportation Research Board (TRB). www.automatedvehiclessymposium.org

Volvo CE Debuts Unmanned Heavy Machinery at Event in Sweden 3

this is an article about volve ce debuting unmanned heavy machinery.

AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018

This premier event unites the largest global community of drone, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems leaders to shape the future of the industry. Featuring the largest and most comprehensive trade show, this event is the spot to learn from daily keynotes with tech visionaries and 200+ world-class sessions as well as connect with 8,500+ industry pros and business experts from 20+ industries. www.xponential.org

Obama Administration Rolls OutRecommendations for Driverless Cars

Obama Administration Rolls OutRecommendations for Driverless CarsThe Obama administration saidcompanies developing driverless cars should adopt a series of government recommendations to certify theirvehicles are ready for U.S. roads, a policy aimed at front-running possible conflicting local rules and potentially reducing traffic fatalities.

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