Navistar International Corporation and TuSimple have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop SAE Level 4 self-driving semi-trucks targeted for production by 2024.
The strategic partnership is the result of a successful technical relationship between the companies for more than two years. Navistar has also taken a minority stake in TuSimple.
“Navistar’s strategic partnership with TuSimple positions us to be a leader in developing solutions for our customers by leveraging our organizations’ collective expertise to integrate our vehicle design and systems integration capabilities with TuSimple’s innovative autonomous technology,” says Persio Lisboa, president and CEO, Navistar.
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Parrot, WISeKey partner to equip ANAFI drones with advanced digital security solutions
Parrot is partnering with global cybersecurity and IoT company WISeKey International Holding Ltd to equip its growing range of ANAFI drones with advanced digital security solutions from WISeKey.
Users of Parrot's ANAFI drones need the highest levels of privacy, encryption and security for their flights. The companies will leverage WISeKey’s decades of expertise and suite of proven security technologies, and combine that with Parrot's own drone security offerings to provide platforms that are not only compliant with the world’s most strict privacy regulations, but also set a new paradigm of standards for future innovations.
White Castle to equip its kitchens with Miso Robotics' Flippy autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant
America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, White Castle, has announced plans to pilot Miso Robotics' Robot-on-a-Rail (ROAR) autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics in the restaurant industry.
ROAR, which is the new version of Flippy—the first autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant from Miso Robotics—will be integrated into kitchens for testing and future integration. During the deployment, autonomous frying will be put to work to enhance production speeds, improve labor allocation and provide an added layer of health and safety in the cooking process.
Northrop Grumman's Firebird demonstrates multi-mission capabilities during recent exercise
Northrop Grumman has announced that it recently completed a series of mission focused engagements, including integration and testing of Overwatch Imaging’s TK-9 Earthwatch sensor on its Firebird system.
A provider of automated airborne imaging systems for piloted and unmanned aircraft, Overwatch Imaging's TK-9 Earthwatch sensor is equipped with a flexible onboard AI-enabled automatic image processing engine that allows the system to quickly adapt to new roles in new environments such as natural disaster emergency management, border security patrol, or large-scale infrastructure inspection.
Rouse Markets, Deuce Drone partner to test unmanned grocery delivery pilot program this fall
Independent grocer Rouses Markets has partnered with Deuce Drone to test an unmanned grocery delivery pilot program this fall.
The demonstration will be conducted with an Aerial Drone Delivery Interface System (ADDIS) at the Rouses Market on Airport Boulevard in Mobile, Alabama.
“Drone delivery offers the fastest, safest delivery store to door,” says Rouse Markets CEO Donny Rouse. “We should be able to get groceries to customers in 30 minutes or even less. Plus it’s more cost efficient, meaning we can save customers time and money.”
Digital Harvest donates UAS to Blue Mountain Community College
Digital Harvest, known for using remote sensing and data science techniques to solve large scale problems in agriculture, has donated four UAS and associated equipment to Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) in Pendleton, Oregon.
As part of its Precision Agriculture program, BMCC currently offers courses in UAS for agriculture. In coordination with local industry, BMCC is also in the process of developing a full UAS program. The newly donated UAS and associated technologies will support the current UAS courses, as well as the development of the new UAS program.
Navya launches level 4 fully autonomous shuttle service in France
Navya has announced that on June 22, the company launched a level 4 fully autonomous shuttle service, which means there is no safety operator on board the vehicle.
In partnership with Keolis, the service launched at the National Sport Shooting Centre (NSSC) in Châteauroux, France. Since the launch of the service, the shuttle, known as the “Autonom Shuttle Evo,” has been operating within the National Shooting Sport Centre, providing athletes and visitors with a way to move from the car park to the reception area.
The shuttle operates at a maximum speed of 18 kilometers per hour along the 1.5-kilometer route.
Weekend Roundup: July 10, 2020
This Week (and last week) in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World
Parrot has made several announcements over the last few weeks. Last week, the company announced the launch of its ANAFI USA drone, which is designed for first responders and enterprise professionals. This week, the company announced partnerships with Hoverseen and the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), respectively.
FAA selects team to develop and test new integrated Contingency Management Platform at New York UAS Test Site
The FAA has selected five commercial companies to be a part of a team that will be responsible for developing and testing a new integrated Contingency Management Platform (CMP) at the New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York.
The five companies are CAL Analytics, ResilienX, Assured Information Security (AIS), TruWeather and Kongsberg Geospatial.
The FAA recently awarded a $1.6M contract that will advance unmanned traffic management (UTM) at the New York UAS Test Site. CAL Analytics will lead the development of the project.
Embention, Sagetech Avionics partner to offer full situational awareness during unmanned flights
UAS components supplier Embention has partnered with miniature aviation transponders developer and manufacturer Sagetech Avionics.
By partnering with Sagetech and adding the company’s transponders, Embention will now be able to offer a full certified situational awareness during the piloting of UAS.
“We’re thrilled to announce a partnership with Embention to provide the smallest, most durable avionics suite for drone manufacturers,” says Sagetech Avionics CEO Tom Furey.
“The integration of reliable systems like Embention’s Veronte Autopilot and Sagetech Avionics’ XP or MX transponders with ADS-B, ensure the safe integration of unmanned aircraft in congested airspace, over long-range, beyond line of sight (BLOS), and at night.”
