Hamburg as a test field for autonomous trucks

Hamburg was chosen as a test field for the automation of trucks in delivery traffic. Not much is known about it yet, but the location: Hamburg becomes the first test field in Europe. Of the trend from the USA is now slowly reaching us. In the USA, especially in the southern states, there is already… Continue reading Hamburg as a test field for autonomous trucks

Test tracks for autonomous driving

Austria can do more. A look into the engine compartment of the Austrian automotive industry shows: With an enormous scope of research, numerous networked institutions, innovative companies and diverse opportunities, Austria is one of the most important trendsetters on the way to new mobility. As a traditional supplier of highly qualified technologies and developments for… Continue reading Test tracks for autonomous driving

Autonomous driving in the multi-storey car park | KBA provides definitions

Yesterday, the Federal Motor Transport Authority published the requirements for automated valet parking. The idea is that you park the car and it drives autonomously to the parking lot with a call from your smartphone and looks for a suitable parking space. The concept is called Automated valet parking and the requirements for commissioning have… Continue reading Autonomous driving in the multi-storey car park | KBA provides definitions

Waymo’s autonomous beer delivery

Industry leader Waymo performs autonomous deliveries. The goods are beer. There was a spectacular beer transport about six years ago. In 2016, the startup transported Otto, that along with Anthony Levandowski went down, a load of beer. There are now numerous startups that focus on autonomous transport via truck. But the top dog Waymo is… Continue reading Waymo’s autonomous beer delivery

Autonomous driving and the question of a driver’s license

Autonomous driving could make the driver’s license superfluous. But does it come to this? The idea is clear: you sit in the car, enter a destination, and lean back while the vehicle navigates itself to the destination. It brakes, steers and avoids hazards. The computer controlled car acts carefully and never gets tired or drives… Continue reading Autonomous driving and the question of a driver’s license

Key projects for safe future mobility

Austria is not only a country with the highest quality of life and beautiful nature, it is also a pioneer in research and development in the field of automated driving. With a research rate of 3.26 percent in the current year, Austria occupies a top position internationally and is considered a “strong innovator”. The research… Continue reading Key projects for safe future mobility

Motional and Uber cooperate for 10 years

Aptiv and Hyundai’s company, Motional, struck a 10-year commercial agreement with ride-hailing service provider Uber. motional is an association of aptive and Hyundai, which are common especially in Las Vegas offer a robot taxi service. You are already competing with them Via, but also with lyft have already worked together. Now you are cooperating with… Continue reading Motional and Uber cooperate for 10 years

Amazon discontinues delivery bot program

The Internet department store Amazon ends the delivery bot project Scout. The logistics industry has changed in recent years. The ideas of new delivery services by drone or by delivery bot flourished, but apparently the good years are over. This is reflected in the hiring freeze and the end of some projects. Amazon has filed… Continue reading Amazon discontinues delivery bot program