Will the “ridiculously hard” problem of liability hold autonomous taxis back, or will public demand bring them into the mainstream regardless? Jack McCauley is a bit of a legend in gaming and engineering circles. He designed the guitars and drums in Guitar Hero, the popular video game franchise, and worked at Oculus VR, later sold… Continue reading Debate worth having: can AI-powered robotaxis be the first truly autonomous vehicles?
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Cargo airline Ribbit signs $1.3M contract with Transport Canada to test autonomous flights across northern Canada
TORONTO, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Ribbit, a cargo airline startup developing software for autonomous flight, has signed a $1.3M contract with Transport Canada and Innovative Solutions Canada to begin testing self-flying aircraft in remote regions. The company has completed over 200 hours of hands-free flight on a two-seat airplane, and is rapidly advancing operational… Continue reading Cargo airline Ribbit signs $1.3M contract with Transport Canada to test autonomous flights across northern Canada
ARTEMIS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF SIGHTLINE APPLICATIONS
PORTLAND, Ore. and HOOD RIVER, Ore., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Artemis (“the Firm”), a Boston-based private equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with differentiated industrial tech companies, announced today the acquisition of SightLine Applications (“SightLine”, or “the Company”), a leading developer of image processing electronics and software products that enable the success of Intelligence,… Continue reading ARTEMIS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF SIGHTLINE APPLICATIONS
German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Volkswagen starts test run with self-driving Bullis in the USA007208
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge startet einen neuen Testlauf, um selbstfahrende Autos auf die Straße zu bringen. Ab diesem Juli sollen im texanischen Austin zehn elektrische Kleinbusse des Modells ID.Buzz ihre Runden drehen, wie der Konzern am Donnerstag ankündigte.„Die Ausweitung unseres Programms für autonome Fahrzeuge auf die Region Nordamerika ist der nächste Schritt in unserer globalen strategischen Roadmap“,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Volkswagen starts test run with self-driving Bullis in the USA007208
German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Volkswagen starts test run with self-driving Bullis in the USA007209
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge startet einen neuen Testlauf, um selbstfahrende Autos auf die Straße zu bringen. Ab diesem Juli sollen im texanischen Austin zehn elektrische Kleinbusse des Modells ID.Buzz ihre Runden drehen, wie der Konzern am Donnerstag ankündigte.„Die Ausweitung unseres Programms für autonome Fahrzeuge auf die Region Nordamerika ist der nächste Schritt in unserer globalen strategischen Roadmap“,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Volkswagen starts test run with self-driving Bullis in the USA007209
VW will test its autonomous ID Buzz in the US starting this month
/ The automaker plans to start testing a small fleet of driverless microbuses in Austin, Texas, later this month. More US cities will follow in the run-up to a commercial launch in 2026. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared… Continue reading VW will test its autonomous ID Buzz in the US starting this month
Automotive Aftermarket Industry to Reach $589.01 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global automotive aftermarket industry size is expected to reach USD 589.01 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2030. Digitalization of automotive repair & component sales complemented… Continue reading Automotive Aftermarket Industry to Reach $589.01 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.
777 HYPERCAR, BORN IN MONZA PRESENTS THE LOUNGE AND THE FIRST PROTOTYPE AT THE AUTODROME
A RESEARCH CENTRE AND AN EXPERIMENTAL VERSION WILL BE CREATED MONZA, Italy, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Friday 7 July in Monza will mark the official start of the 777 hypercar project. It will be the occasion to inaugurate the 777 Motors Lounge, a multimedia open space that is located at the Autodromo Nazionale di… Continue reading 777 HYPERCAR, BORN IN MONZA PRESENTS THE LOUNGE AND THE FIRST PROTOTYPE AT THE AUTODROME
Automated Guided Vehicle Market to Reach $9.18 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global automated guided vehicle market size is anticipated to reach USD 9.18 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.7% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have transformed the way materials can be moved within the… Continue reading Automated Guided Vehicle Market to Reach $9.18 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.
Scientific Systems Hires Air Force Veteran David “Heat” Lyons as VP of Business Development
WOBURN, Mass., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI), an industry leader in artificial intelligence and advanced autonomy for defense applications, announced today the addition of David “Heat” Lyons as Vice President of Business Development. As a former F-16 combat pilot and operational advisor to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Lyons… Continue reading Scientific Systems Hires Air Force Veteran David “Heat” Lyons as VP of Business Development