Expanding the Waymo Open Dataset with new labels and challenges

We launched the Waymo Open Dataset back in 2019 as one of the largest and most diverse autonomous driving datasets ever released for research. At the time, it consisted of multimodal sensor data from 1,000 driving segments. As a result of the overwhelmingly positive reception and high engagement, we have continuously evolved the dataset beyond… Continue reading Expanding the Waymo Open Dataset with new labels and challenges

@VW Group: A Bulli for the all-electric future: World premiere of the new ID. Buzz(((ID. Buzz/ID. Buzz Cargo – The vehicles are near-production concept cars and have not gone on sale yet.)))004720

Design: The ID. Buzz transfers seven decades of Bulli know-how into the era of software and digitalisation Software: Latest version brings state-of-the-art assist systems such as ‘Travel Assist with swarm data’ and automated parking to the range Charging: ‘Plug & Charge’ technology enables the ID. Buzz to be easily charged while out and about with… Continue reading @VW Group: A Bulli for the all-electric future: World premiere of the new ID. Buzz(((ID. Buzz/ID. Buzz Cargo – The vehicles are near-production concept cars and have not gone on sale yet.)))004720

Micromobility, a possible option for almost half of Spaniards

9 March, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News According to the Cetelem Observatory, 42% of Spaniards have considered changing from private combustion transport to the use of some form of urban mobility transport. If you could ride a bike, moped or scooter to work, would you? Micromobility continues to gain ground in a… Continue reading Micromobility, a possible option for almost half of Spaniards

German Handelsblatt: Official presentation: VW shows the production version of the ID.Buzz – the electric Bulli in detail003923

The start of sales for the new all-electric minibus is getting closer: Volkswagen presented its new ID.Buzz for the first time on Wednesday evening. In May, VW will start advance sales in Europe and Germany, and the first vehicles will be delivered to customers in the fall. For Volkswagen, the ID.Buzz is the most important… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Official presentation: VW shows the production version of the ID.Buzz – the electric Bulli in detail003923

Rocsys to supply autonomous charging solutions for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

Rocsys, a maker of autonomous conductive charging solutions, has signed an agreement with marine terminal operator SSA Marine to supply ROC-1 autonomous charging systems, which will autonomously charge part of SSA Marine’s electric yard tractor fleet at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. Autonomous charging is designed to enable reliable and fast… Continue reading Rocsys to supply autonomous charging solutions for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

Zoox takes over Argri start-up

Startup Strio.AI becomes part of startup Zoox, bought by Amazon. The young company Zoox develops autonomous driving and was taken over by the internet department store Amazon acquired. It is unclear whether Amazon wants to open its own robotic taxi business and/or use the technology for delivery when shopping online. But now Amazon seems to… Continue reading Zoox takes over Argri start-up

@Ford: Jim Farley to Discuss the Auto Industry’s Shift to Electrification at CERAWeek Annual Conference

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.  The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with… Continue reading @Ford: Jim Farley to Discuss the Auto Industry’s Shift to Electrification at CERAWeek Annual Conference

Kodiak Robotics is moving autonomous freight for Ceva Logistics

Autonomous trucking startup Kodiak Robotics has partnered with Ceva Logistics to deliver freight autonomously between Dallas-Forth Worth and Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, the company said on Wednesday, marking its first publicly announced customer. This is not a pilot or an agreement to test Kodiak’s tech on the wide open road. Ceva is… Continue reading Kodiak Robotics is moving autonomous freight for Ceva Logistics

CEVA Logistics, Kodiak Robotics Launch Autonomous Freight Deliveries; Complete First Ever Autonomous Trucking Delivery in Oklahoma

“CEVA is committed to working alongside leading automation and robotics suppliers – like Kodiak with its proven autonomy technologies – to unlock value for our customers’ supply chain operations,” says Shawn Stewart, President & Managing Director, North America, CEVA Logistics. “At CEVA, we define innovation as the implementation of new ideas with business impact, and… Continue reading CEVA Logistics, Kodiak Robotics Launch Autonomous Freight Deliveries; Complete First Ever Autonomous Trucking Delivery in Oklahoma

Joby partners with CAE for eVTOL aircraft pilot training

Leveraging the core simulation technology Joby has been developing for the past five years, CAE will work with Joby to develop pilot training devices specifically for the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Joby intends to both manufacture and operate its aircraft, requiring the company to train a new generation of pilots. Used… Continue reading Joby partners with CAE for eVTOL aircraft pilot training