BMW automates production

The manufacturer BMW automates the production logistics with autonomous tugger trains. In the production plant Dingolfing sets BMW been on for some time FTS – So self-propelled vehicles for transport. Also Audi this already has commitment, Now BMW has developed a new automation kit. Schiller FTS BMW hall. Source: BMW These automation kits make from… Continue reading BMW automates production

ETS & Local Motors

The two companies Elite Transportation Services (ETS) and Local Motors cooperate. ETS is expanding its Autonomous Driving portfolio to provide operational management for the brand’s autonomous shuttles Local Motors, Local Motors model sees an electric minibus (Olli), which drives at low speed and the public transport should complement. In addition, the providers are bustling in… Continue reading ETS & Local Motors

Startup Phantom for remote control

The startup Phantom from California also relies on the remote control of the vehicles. From next month you may in California Use autonomous test cars where there are no monitoring personnel. That’s what the Startup Phantom specializes in. Phantom vehicle. Source: beebom Should it be an autonomous vehicle to a failure come, so you could… Continue reading Startup Phantom for remote control

University of Waterloo focuses more on pedestrian recognition

The Canadian University of Waterloo wants to devote more attention to the detection of passers-by in the autonomous vehicle. Ford passport recognition Researchers from the University of Waterloo want from the coming year increasingly with the sensors to enable Autonomous Cars to do that People can see better on the street. Formations and the most… Continue reading University of Waterloo focuses more on pedestrian recognition

UK: Law on Autonomous Driving & New Offenses

The Government of Great Britain is currently reviewing an Act on Autonomous Driving on Public Roads. The British government wants to have a law in the drawer before the autonomous driving technique is on the road. It also contemplates new criminal offenses. To the rules up 2021 In fact, according to the British Minister of… Continue reading UK: Law on Autonomous Driving & New Offenses

Drone takes over in an emergency at Ford – patent

The automaker Ford filed a new patent, which deals with autonomous driving. What happens if the Autonomous Car does not know what to do in the future? For example, if a sensor and the redundancy level are damaged and the perception of the car is impaired. Sensor replacement by drone – Ford patent. Source: dronebelov… Continue reading Drone takes over in an emergency at Ford – patent

Aggression against Autonomous Vehicles | DMV report

As the DMV tells, this year it has already come twice to rage against autonomous vehicles. The factor human has other behaviors than just unintentionally error to commit. Man can also go crazy, perhaps with preference in traffic. 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV © General Motors Regularly, businesses that work in California to test the autonomous… Continue reading Aggression against Autonomous Vehicles | DMV report

Geely, Autoliv & Zenuity for Level 3 Systems in China

The Chinese automaker Geely wants to purchase semi-autonomous systems for the Chinese market from Sweden. First, in this context, the company affiliation must be cleared up. Autoliv is a supplier from Sweden, especially for Volvo, Volvo belongs to Geely, which also recently Mercedes Benz and Volvo Trucks have entered. Volvo also has teamed with Autoliv… Continue reading Geely, Autoliv & Zenuity for Level 3 Systems in China

EasyMile gets license for California

The provider of autonomous e-shuttles, EasyMile, has received a federal license for California. In the city San Ramon will be the Autonomous E-Shuttle of EasyMile Driving in California for the first time on the public road. A corresponding license can now be provided by the French company. This was issued but not by the authorities… Continue reading EasyMile gets license for California

Deloitte study: Increasing acceptance

The latest study by Deloitte certifies increasing confidence in autonomous vehicle technology. Recently one has US study an increasing confidence is noted and now follows the Deloitte Study with a similar result. More than 20,000 people were interviewed in 17 countries. While acceptance continues to rise and concerns about safety Decline in autonomous vehicles, above… Continue reading Deloitte study: Increasing acceptance