SiLC Technologies: Money for high-reach lidar for autonomous driving

The company SiLC Technologies plans to surpass the previous lidar systems and raised money for it. The Lidar is one of the most important senors in the autonomous car. But its costs and the limited usability make it difficult for those involved in the industry. Therefore, there is a large market for companies that are… Continue reading SiLC Technologies: Money for high-reach lidar for autonomous driving

Statistics: Autonomous test kilometers in Beijing

A poll in Beijing found that 77 autonomous vehicles drove over a million kilometers in 2019. It is reminiscent of the DMV report. which was recently released. The Innovation Center for Intelligent Mobility (BICMI) Beijing asked the companies that are testing the technology in Beijing about the test kilometers traveled. In Beijing, too, the companies… Continue reading Statistics: Autonomous test kilometers in Beijing

Finnish Sensible 4 receives capital injection

The startup for autonomous e-shuttles Sensible 4 from Finland receives $ 7 million in grants. For the further development of the autonomous e-shuttle concept, the startup has Sensitive 4 out Finland raised seven million dollars. The money comes from a deep-tech fund, NordicNinja VC and the Japanese company Itochu. As a unique selling point, the… Continue reading Finnish Sensible 4 receives capital injection

U.S. military: guidelines for AI

The U.S. military leadership has developed ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence. They work worldwide military remember the Artificial intelligence in the armory to integrate. There are already some areas of application for this in the USA, and the company also has that Alphabet (google) a part. After protests by the workforce, this… Continue reading U.S. military: guidelines for AI

Lyft buys Halo Cars for digital advertising in cars

The travel agent Lyft buys the digital advertising startup Halo Cars. If the car drives on its own, then make it possible advertising more sales inside the vehicle. This could reduce travel costs or they could be eliminated entirely. Even location advertisements, such as restaurants, could light up through the windows when you pass them.… Continue reading Lyft buys Halo Cars for digital advertising in cars

AutoScout24 survey on autonomous driving

The online marketplace for vehicles, AutoScout24, conducted a survey on attitudes towards autonomous driving. The Autonomous driving promises increased traffic safety and, depending on the establishment, also a relief for the environment. But that trust in technology and thus its acceptance remains below what is needed for market penetration. Autonomous driving The AutoScout24 survey also… Continue reading AutoScout24 survey on autonomous driving

Autonomous e-shuttle Wilma in Wiesbaden

The city of Wiesbaden is now also running a test run with an autonomous e-shuttle called Wilma. People should have the opportunity to deal with technology. The Shuttle Wilma operates on the campus of the Helios Clinic in Wiesbaden, which means that it can be used in the public transport to be checked. CUbE test… Continue reading Autonomous e-shuttle Wilma in Wiesbaden

Lexus brings Highway Teammate into the car

The Toyota luxury brand Lexus brings partial automation in the form of the Highway Teammate to its models this year. Nice 2017 Lexus announced that partial autonomy will be achieved this year. With the Highway Teammate will implement this announcement. You also want a rival system for Teslas autopilot bring to the market and even… Continue reading Lexus brings Highway Teammate into the car

Berlin offers money for the cornering assistance system

The city of Berlin is planning a fund of one million euros for truck turning assistance systems. In Berlin there have been two fatal bicycle accidents this year. In one case it was a truck, otherwise a public transport bus BVG, The bus even had a stripped down version of the turn-off, After the events,… Continue reading Berlin offers money for the cornering assistance system