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Self-Driving Technology for Commercial Trucking

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…means performing extensive tests and working with our partners in the government to get it - and the market - ready.” Related: ‘Last Mile’ Solution for Driverless Trucks Download: Analysis of Truck Driver Age Demographics Across Two Decades


Why You Need to Think Twice About Flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Transportation

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…In Brazil, for example, the government is deploying camera-equipped drones to inspect remote agricultural producers suspected of breaking labor laws. And drones are already monitoring air quality and providing support during health emergencies. But urban mobility is not an appropriate application for UAV technology. The problems of mass transportation can be fixed with our feet planted firmly on the ground…


Amazon Drone Deliveries Get a Lift from the Transportation Department FAA Pilot Program

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…using drones, will allow local governments to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration for waivers allowing them to conduct tests of deliveries, drone air-traffic systems, long-range flights and other uses generally prohibited under current rules, Kratsios said. “These partnerships will allow local communities to experiment with new technologies like package deliveries”Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao The move is the latest attempt…


AeroVironment

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…in 1971 and supplies defense, government, and commercial customers with unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems. AeroVironment said its purpose “is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation.” Its systems are designed to provide customers a fresh vantage point, enabling them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. “Whether…


New report examines impact of artificial intelligence on manufacturing

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…such as security concerns, lagging government initiatives, and a slowdown in cognitive technology growth due to conservative manufacturing mind-sets. Key trends in cognitive manufacturing include: ● A surge in the adoption of autonomous robots in manufacturing ● Cognitive insights generated by AI feeds on big data ● An evolving manufacturing landscape driven by machine learning ● Advancing AI in manufacturing…


Modernizing supply chains critical to operational efficiency, experts say

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…chain improvements. But a top government transportation security official said the goal is to add technology to help move goods and people more safely through the system. Rod Allison, acting deputy administrator for the Transportation Security Administration, said TSA “can’t do this alone” and called on transport companies to cooperate in a collaborative manner to keep the nation’s transport space…


The Evolution of the Digital Supply Chain

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…of monitoring different conditions. Additionally, governments in places such as Ohio with its Smart Mobility Corridor program are embedding fiber optic cable and sensors right into roads to create “smart roads” that can help pinpoint congestion or weather trends. Final-mile evolution: Nebraska Furniture Mart shares “final-mile” visibility with customers Routing and scheduling for final-mile delivery of goods, along with real-time…


Uber’s Next Transportation Disruption Flying Cars

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…aerospace firm Airbus and the government of Dubai. As reported by Business Insider, by 2020, the company wants to have its first public demonstration of its network of electric planes that would ferry passengers at 150 m.p.h. through urban skies to their destinations. To reach its ambitious goal in the next few years, Uber Elevate has partnered with Dallas-Forth Worth…


Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2016

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…an opportunity for the industry to educate customers, the public, and government officials about safe forklift operation. Hurricane Matthew response calls for industry assistance American Logistics Aid Network to coordinate recovery in Haiti and U.S. East Coast with help from supply chain organizations. MHI announces details for ProMat 2017 Keynotes on sustainability, Industry 4.0 and speaker Magic Johnson highlight upcoming…


Center for Automotive Research

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…through close collaboration and strong relationships with automakers, suppliers, industry associations, government, non-profits, labor organizations, and educational institutions.


Fed Gives Green Light to Driverless Cars

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Any lingering doubts that the government wholeheartedly backs the development of autonomous vehicles was put to rest this week with the official announcement of a set of policies that touched on guidelines for vehicle performance as well as safety concerns. Jeffrey Zients, director of the National Economic Council, and Anthony Foxx, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, released the…


Automated material handling equipment market is expected to reach $44.68 billion by 2022

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…that in the APAC region, governments are increasingly emphasizing safety and security on the production floor, which can be achieved by the implementation of automated material handling equipment. In countries such as China and Japan, the automated material handling equipment market is expected to witness a high growth rate owing to the increasing investments by manufacturers and suppliers in their…


Upcoming FIRST championship showcases young future leaders in automation

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…networking ● Industrial cybersecurity ● Government, military, and national defense ● NASA and space programs ● Automotive industry, including the racing industry ● Amusement parks, including roller coaster and ride design The need for automation professionals far outpaces available supply; career options in industrial cybersecurity are particularly bright. For example, the manufacturing-sector in the US employs nearly 12 million people…


Collaborative Robots Will Transform Logistics Says DHL Group

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…As a result, investment from government, venture capitalists and large retailers in several countries is driving a new wave of research that is having significant impact on creating robots with logistics affinity. In addition to the US, China, Russia and Japan, Europe is firmly in the robotics race. “Just like our children can’t picture a world without computers, it is…


ISA and Automation Federation commemorate kickoff of 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition

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…managing director and director of government relations at the Automation Federation. “Events like the FIRST Robotics Competition drive home just how exciting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and automation-related learning can be for young people. ISA and the Automation Federation have immense potential to tap into this excitement, and attract many more young people to our profession.” Marlowe encourages…


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