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Oh, the places we’ll go: Why education is pivotal for launching a self-driving service

Posted on Jun 23, 2020 in Perspective, Technology

Self-driving vehicles will change how we view and utilize mobility services, from the seamless experiences that take people and packages...

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The political economy of autonomous vehicles

Posted on Jun 23, 2020 in Finance, Perspective

In the 1960s flying cars, moving walkways, smart homes, smart watches, talking robots, video conferencing even tanning beds were things of...

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Autonomous vehicle pioneer Urmsontalks about safety and risks

Posted on Jun 22, 2020 in Perspective, Technology

Chris Urmson is a robot scientist really into cars, having earned a Ph.D. in Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University after writing a thesis...

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AI ethics ‘tuning knobs’ a questionable mesh, including for self-driving cars

Posted on Jun 22, 2020 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

AI systems are being churned out at quite a rapid pace, meanwhile, there are considerable qualms about whether such AI will exhibit...

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COVID-19 to climate change: How zero-emission AVs could help respond to our next global crisis

Posted on Jun 21, 2020 in Perspective, Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed hardship on multiple fronts, from public health to a looming economic crisis. What’s more, wildfire...

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Have some dad fun: Tell him that self-driving cars on Earth might discover intelligent life on other planets and see what he says

Posted on Jun 20, 2020 in Cars, Perspective

Dad’s know everything. Well, almost. Ask him if there is intelligent life beyond our planet. Nobody yet knows, though there are plenty of...

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From autonomous vehicles to COVID detection: How can a safety driving system detect virus symptoms

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 in Perspective, Technology

It is not uncommon these days to hear about companies, who, after working for years to develop innovative, life-changing ideas, have...

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Self-driving cars will wipe out drive-by shootings, kind of

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 in Cars, Perspective

Drive-by shootings continue to be in the news and seem to be occurring at an alarming pace. Those that undertake this heinous act are...

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RealtimeCampaign.com discusses what one should know about self-driving car technology

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

New technology presents consumers and businesses with the wave of the future. Self-driving cars and fleet trucks are a new reality thanks...

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Should a police officer be able to shoot at a moving vehicle, and what about the case of self-driving cars?

Posted on Jun 16, 2020 in Cars, Perspective

One of the most controversial policing topics that society wrestles with is whether law enforcement officers should be able to shoot at a...

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Tech tidbit: What is Lidar?

Posted on Jun 16, 2020 in Perspective, Technology

Lidar is an acronym for Laser Imaging, Detection And Ranging, as a light-based analog to radar, which you’ll recall stands for RAdio...

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We’re never going to get meaningful data on self-driving car testing

Posted on Jun 15, 2020 in Perspective, Policy & Regulation

The US Department of Transportation launched a new voluntary program to collect and share data from autonomous vehicle operators....

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U.S. official log announced on status of self-driving car testing, some media already misreporting it, expect more

Posted on Jun 15, 2020 in Cars, Perspective

The U.S. federally chartered automotive safety agency NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has announced today a new...

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Geospatial requirements for the self-driving future

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 in Perspective, Technology

As Zenzic releases a new ‘Geodata report – analysis and recommendations for self-driving vehicle testing’, Mark Cracknell, Head of...

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Achieving ‘provably beneficial AI’ is demonstrably vexing, including the case of self-driving cars

Posted on Jun 12, 2020 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

AI systems are being crafted and fielded at lightning-like speeds. That seems on the surface to be a good thing. But do we know that these...

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Driverless car design rethink could revolutionise transport for disabled people

Posted on Jun 12, 2020 in Cars, Perspective

The move towards driverless cars isn’t just a chance for people to relax at the wheel. It’s an opportunity to revolutionise personal...

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Will first autonomous vehicles deliver packages, not people?

Posted on Jun 10, 2020 in Cars, Perspective, Trucks

While most autonomous-vehicle startups have focused on ride-sharing applications, analyst Colin Langan argues the self-driving delivery...

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Man receives mystery pizza deliveries for a decade, self-driving cars not to blame, as yet

Posted on Jun 10, 2020 in Cars, Perspective

A recent news report indicates that a man has been receiving pizza deliveries for nearly a decade. That might not seem like...

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Simpler is safer: Occam’s safety razor

Posted on Jun 9, 2020 in Perspective, Technology, Trucks

When it comes to autonomous safety, simpler is almost always better. That might seem strange.  The consequences of an autonomous car...

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Tesla’s new feature gives car access to another driver — like a robotaxi

Posted on Jun 9, 2020 in Perspective, Technology

  A new Tesla feature called “Car Access” is rolling out to users, allowing Tesla car owners to grant another driver the...

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