Topic: Autonomous Vehicles

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University of Waterloo Research Team Uses Maple, MapleSim to Support Autonomous Vehicle Development

May 17, 2019 · The Motion Research Group at the University of Waterloo's Centre for Automotive Research (WatCAR) has been contributing to the body of research around autonomous vehicles by working on a project related to self-driving vehicles.

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Self-Driving Cars are Leveling Up in Autonomy

May 1, 2019 · A look at the self-driving carmakers' road ahead.

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The Cart Before the Autonomous Car

May 1, 2019 · Adopting a new technology causes a ripple effect that can disrupt tried-and-true workflows and even entire industries.

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Edge Computing Opportunities and Frustrations

May 1, 2019 · Balancing quality and quantity of edge data presents a difficult challenge.

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Supply Chain Robotics Leaders Join Forces at ProMat

April 24, 2019 · Supply chain leaders in the robotics space, including 6 River Systems, RightHand Robotics, Magazino, Tompkins Robotics, IAM Robotics, and PINC, created the Passport to the Future: Robotics in the Supply Chain to enhance your ProMat experience.

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ProMat Preview: Managing Inventory Through Aerial Robots

April 3, 2019 · PINC's CEO Matt Yearling provides a preview of his ProMat 2019 session on the inventory management issues many companies are facing, and how autonomous aerial drones can help.

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AVL and MSC Software to Partner on Autonomous Vehicle Projects

March 25, 2019 · AVL is developing a scenario-based open verification and validation toolchain to generate operational scenarios, create the relevant test cases, and execute testing and homologation of automated driving functions.

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Making Autonomous Vehicles Smarter

March 1, 2019 · Combining real-world info and simulated conditions to build a data set.

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FedEx Unveils Future Autonomous Delivery Robot

February 27, 2019 · FedEx Corp. announced today a development in cutting-edge delivery solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers - the FedEx SameDay Bot - an autonomous delivery device designed to help retailers make same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers.

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VIRES VTD 2.2 Expands Autonomous Driving Simulation

February 8, 2019 · Revamped visualization and advanced sensors, new car models, new open API, user experience enhancements can be discovered in latest release.

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Velodyne Lidar Presented new Technology for Autonomy and Driver Assistance at CES 2019

January 11, 2019 · Velodyne introduces wide field of view short-range sensor and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

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Mcity Adds Augmented Reality to Driverless Car Testing Roadmap

December 27, 2018 · Researchers make the case for a hybrid autonomous vehicle test process that combines simulated vehicles and traffic scenarios with real-world test drives.

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5 Things to Know About NextGen Supply Chain Technology & Innovation

December 5, 2018 · In its 2018 Annual Industry Report, MHI advises companies to “think big, but start small” when implementing new technology tools and systems.

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Researchers Train Self-Driving on Virtual Roads

December 1, 2018 · Programs learn to navigate in digital highways. Software such as Simcenter Prescan allows automakers to train their artificial intelligence programs to make the right decision not only in routine events but also in uncommon but imminent events.

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Truckers Prepare For Era of Self-Driving Autonomous Trucks

November 22, 2018 · There is a lot of work being done behind the scenes involving some of the biggest names in and out of transportation, when it comes to driverless cars and trucks.

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5 Ways to Streamline Supply Chain Logistics Operations with Autonomous Robots & Drones

October 30, 2018 · Many companies have already integrated autonomous robots into their supply chain, however, for some companies considering launching an autonomous robot strategy it can be intimidating, here are five examples of how autonomous robots and drones can work to streamline your supply chain operations.

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5 Ways Technology Will Forever Change the Automotive and Transportation Industries

October 11, 2018 · Transportation technology is in the midst of a revolution, and new technologies are improving the efficiency of existing transportation methods, these new developments are poised to completely reshape the way we move things.

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Digitization and Autonomous Driving to Halve Logistics Costs by 2030, finds PwC Study

October 8, 2018 · The Global Truck Study 2018 study by PwC's Strategy& indicates that By 2030, trucking and logistics will be an ecosystem of autonomous vehicles directed by a digitized supply chain, combining driverless, cabless trucks and delivery hubs staffed by robots.

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Driverless Trucks Could Potentially Replace Many of the Nation’s Best Long-Distance Trucking Jobs

September 5, 2018 · A new study by Dr. Steve Viscelli, a sociologist and trucking expert at the University of Pennsylvania, concludes that eroding job quality should be as serious a concern as job loss – and identifies public policies to ensure a future of good jobs in the industry.

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While Uber Exits Self-Driving Trucks Kodiak Robotics Starts Up

August 8, 2018 · As the autonomous self-driving truck market heats up Otto/Google veteran Don Burnette and venture capitalist Paz Eshel and their start-up company Kodiak Robotics raise $40M to tackle the long-haul trucking business.

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