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Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Advanced driver-assistance systems are technologies that assist drivers with tasks such as parking and driving. Advanced driver-assistance systems have different levels of assistance, with basic levels being functions such as adaptive cruise control or emergency brake assist. These systems use internal and external cameras, sensors, mapping tools, radar lidar and sonar.
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Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
A driver monitoring system (DMS) is a vehicle safety system that monitors a driver's level of alertness and issues a warning if the driver shows signs of, for example, drowsiness or inattention by taking the eyes off the road. Such a system uses a camera in the vehicle's steering column that tracks the driver's face.
Autonomous Vehicles News
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evolvAD to Test Autonomous Nissan LEAF Vehicles on Complex UK Roads
evolvAD, a UK government-funded project to deploy autonomous Nissan vehicles on residential and rural roads is officially underway.
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Automated Vehicles: Worry Less about Driverless
Automated vehicles can help enhance safety, but their use pushes the boundaries of public acceptance by requiring trust in non-human systems…
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Waabi Partners with Uber Freight on Autonomous Truck Service
Autonomous technology developer, Waabi has partnered with Uber Freight to accelerate the scaled deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks.
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UK Funding to Advance the Development of Self-Driving Vehicles
The UK government has granted 18.5 million GBP to 13 projects focussed on improving the safety and security of self-driving vehicles.
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UK Transport Committee Calls for Regulations on Self-Driving Vehicles
The UK Transport Committee has published a report on the future of self-driving vehicles and the required laws and regulations for their use…
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US: Autonomous Shuttles Deployed at Universities and Colleges
As autonomous shuttles continue to be rolled out across the US, these vehicles are increasingly deployed on university and college campuses.…
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Insurance Claims Data Highlights Safety Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo and insurance company, Swiss Re have published research on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicles compared to human drivers.
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Ford BlueCruise Approved for Use in Germany
Ford's BlueCruise Level 2 ADAS has received regulatory approval from Germany’s Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) for use on the nation's highways.
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EasyMile Fully Driverless Public Transport at IAA Mobility
At the IAA Summit, EasyMile will introduce visitors to the future of public transport through its autonomous shuttle supervision center.
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Beep and Oxa Partner to Deploy Autonomous Shuttles in the US
Beep has partnered with autonomous vehicle software developer, Oxa to deploy autonomous shuttles across the US.
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US: Clevon to Deploy Autonomous Robot Carriers at Peachtree Corners
Autonomous delivery company, Clevon is joining Curiosity Lab's smart city ecosystem in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
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US: AAA Forecasts ADAS to Prevent 37 Million Crashes
The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts that ADAS technologies could prevent 37 million crashes in the US over the next 30 years…
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Autonomous Shuttle Pilot to Launch in Creative Village, Orlando
The City of Orlando has commenced an autonomous shuttle pilot with the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and Beep.
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US: MDOT Proposes Automated Vehicle Express Lane for I-94
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has proposed a project to construct an express lane for connected and automated vehicles.
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Cruise and Waymo to Expand Robotaxi Operations in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) has voted in favour of Cruise and Waymo expanding robotaxi operations in San Francisco.
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MIRA and Telekom Trial Teleoperated Shuttle Service in Bonn
Deutsche Telekom and MIRA are testing the use of teleoperated shuttle vehicles in Bonn, Germany using a 5G network.
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Pony.ai and Toyota to Accelerate Production of Autonomous Robotaxis
Pony.ai has entered into a joint venture with Toyota to accelerate the mass production and deployment of driverless robotaxis.
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Waymo Launches Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Austin
Waymo is officially launching its autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas following a successful trial period.
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Waymo to Halt Autonomous Trucking Timeline to Prioritise Ride-Hailing
Waymo has announced plans to sideline its work on autonomous trucking operations to increase its focus on the ride-hailing industry.
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Clevon Provides Commercial Autonomous Deliveries in Texas
Autonomous delivery provider, Clevon has partnered with PostNet Northlake to launch a commercial parcel delivery service in Texas.
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UK: New Research Published into Public Perception of Self-Driving Vehicles
The DfT and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles have published research into how people view self-driving vehicles.
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Accident Reduction up to 20% With Connected Vehicle Technology
Kapsch TrafficCom presented its roadwork warning communication technology at the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems showcase in May.
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Driver Monitoring Systems: Smile for the Camera!
User acceptance of in-cabin sensors is a key factor in ensuring driver monitoring systems are effectively deployed in future vehicles.
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Lithuania: Clevon and LastMile Deploy Fleet of Autonomous Robot Carriers
Clevon has partnered with Lithuanian grocery chain, IKI to operate Europe's first fleet of Autonomous Robot Carriers on public roads.