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The Engineer reports that bio-inspired camera combined with AI can detect obstacles around a car more quickly than current systems while using less computational power.
Nottingham University's Human Factors Research Group has validated BlueSkeye AI's vehicle drowsiness detection technology for use in cars in Europe,
The validation test took place in the Group's driving simulator, which comprises an Audi TT car in an immersive curved screen. Twenty drivers...
By the end of this decade it is predicted that 6G wireless networks will be offering not only lightning-fast communications but also the ability for the network to sense the position of objects within it , opening up a new world of possibilities for transportation management systems. In this...
Robust driver monitoring is coming under ever sharper scrutiny as more capable assistance features reach the market - and the most advanced systems could offer advantages beyond occupant safety. An on-line article in ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle International highlights the safety benefits of DMS.
Victoria Laxton from TRL explores the potential of fatigue detection systems and technologies in transport domains.
Unresponsive driver intervention is a critical concern in the development of active safety systems for passenger cars. Drowsiness and attention detection systems are equipped with...
In an exclusive feature first published in the January 2024 issue of ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International , Anthony James investigates how a UK project seeks to boost autonomous driving on rural and urban residential roads, partly by training AVs to act more assertively
Nissan is playing a...
A new report from SMMT highlights that UK rollout of connected and automated mobility (CAM) technology could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents by 2040.
It also shows that the British public could benefit from potentially lower insurance premiums, less stressful...
UK rollout of connected and automated mobility (CAM) technology poised to deliver annual economic benefit as high as £66 billion by 2040, major new report from SMMT shows.
Tech could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents - while adding 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250...
EVITATE Policy Support Tool (PST), which has been produced within the LEVITATE European research project, funded within the Horizons 2020 Programme of the European Commission, is the go-to, one-stop-shop to support decisions on Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) related...
A novel study undertaken by the University of Nottingham has found that, in the absence of someone in the driving seat, pedestrians trust certain visual prompts more than others when deciding whether to cross in front of an autonomous car.
The aim of the study was to understand how pedestrians...
A updated version of the Self Driving Toolkit is now available. The toolkit provides a set of clear definitions, terminologies and explanations, using plain language for use in self-driving vehicle marketing. It contains specific guidance on how the first commercially available self-driving...
The idea of a fourth, white traffic light to help manage roads with a mixture of CAVs and manually driven vehicles hit the headlines earlier this year. But what is the traffic management thinking behind this concept? And can anything be learned from the idea, even if it never reaches full...
A new project has become the first to operate a convoy autonomously on an open Australian highway.
The Army, along with the NTRO and Deakin University as partners, has been trialling autonomous leader-follower technology for the past 12 months.
It has previously been trialled on armed forces...
British start-up Imperium Drive has announced the launch of Fetch, a new on-demand car-hailing service using remote-controlled driverless vehicles. The solution will first be available in Milton Keynes, UK, with the firm planning to roll out the service across the UK in the future to connect...
A total of 800 trucks operated by Capacity-as-a-Service (CaaS) logistics platform Loadsmith will be fitted with Kodiak Robotics' self-driving technology the Kodiak Driver. The autonomous trucks will form the basis for the Loadsmith Freight Network (LFN), stated to be the first-ever freight...
A toolkit has been updated to provide a set of clear definitions, terminologies and explanations, using plain language for use in self-driving vehicle marketing. It contains specific guidance on how the first commercially available self-driving feature - AUTOMATED LANE KEEPING SYSTEM technology -...
Kapsch TrafficCom, a leading provider of ITS solutions, has released some key findings from the Bike2CAV project, which explored how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can be used to increase bicycle safety on the streets of Austria.
The Bike2CAV project, led by Salzburg Research, ran from...
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RoadSafe is delighted to be a media partner for MOVE a world-leading technology show - a specialised and focused event dedicated to safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility. 21-22 June in London.
The show will provide an opportunity to see how many connected safety...
Ford has introduced the first hands-off driver assistance system that can be used on motorways.
BlueCruise makes its debut on the Mustang Mach-E and is approved for use on UK roads by the Department for Transport (DfT).
As reported in Fleet News it enables hands-free assisted driving up to...
Cameras featuring artificial intelligence technology are becoming increasingly available in the marketplace, giving operators the opportunity to improve the safety of their drivers and vehicles, as well as save time and money.
The manufacturers of AI dashcams and outside cameras say the big...
Source: No One Knows How Safe New Driver-Assistance Systems Really Are
No One Knows How Safe New Driver-Assistance Systems Really Are
Tesla's Autopilot and other automotive safety features are involved in plenty of car crashes. But thanks to spotty data, it's still not clear how many, or...
Source: Wales247.co.uk
The world's first rating system for the safety of autonomous cars is being developed by accident experts in Britain.
Crash testers at Thatcham Research outside Reading have worked with global systems engineers, car makers and the Law Commission to draw up the safety...
Source: Traffic Technology Today
ServCity, the UK's newest autonomous mobility service research project, has reached an important milestone and begun its testing phase on the streets of London.
ServCity is jointly funded by government and industry, the government's £100m Intelligent...
Source: Thatcham Research
'Thatcham Research is a strong supporter of innovations that improve the driving experience or make our roads safer. We are therefore proud to back the What Car? Innovation Award for a third year in 2022.
'The last two years have been extremely challenging for all...
Source: Autonomous Vehicle
Volvo Cars customers in the state of California will be the first to be able to take advantage of its unsupervised autonomous driving feature, Ride Pilot, following the completion of an extensive testing program.
The new feature will enable drivers to free up...
Source: BBC = How driverless cars will change our world
It's a late night in the Metro area of Phoenix, Arizona. Under the artificial glare of street lamps, a car can be seen slowly approaching. Active sensors on the vehicle radiate a low hum. A green and blue 'W' glows from the windscreen,...
Source: Vanfleetworld UK
The initiative is part of Ford's Self-Driving Research Programme, designed to help businesses understand how autonomous vehicles could benefit their operations. First launched in June to explore the potential impact upon courier services and doorstep deliveries, the DP...
Independent research has shown that ADAS features can be linked to a reduction in collisions. Accordingly the insurance industry has shown keen interest in understanding their impact as a 'loss cost'. Research findings from LexisNexis Risk Solutions provide critical insights on the impact of...
Source: Traffic Technology Today
The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed its passenger car platooning project will move into a live trials phase in Q1 2022, in collaboration with European automotive engineering consultancy, Horiba Mira and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)...
Source: Future Car
Audi's year-long deployment of next-generation cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies in Virginia to help improve safety in highway work zones has yielded a wealth of new insights and safety benefits for drivers, passengers, and vulnerable roadside workers, the...
SOURCE: Thatcham Research
UK leads development of future independent consumer safety rating scheme
World-first consumer rating to support the safe introduction, adoption and use of Automated Driving Systems on UK roads - starting with Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS)
Project brings...
TERMINOLOGY
3G, 4G, 5G - third, fourth, fifth generation mobile communications networks
ADAS - advanced driver assistance systems
CAM - connected and automated mobility
CAV - connected and automated vehicle
CCAV - UK government Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
V2V, V2I,...
Source: Intelligent Transport
Project Endeavour arrives in Birmingham this week, with the UK's second largest city hosting the next phase of autonomous vehicle trials on public roads.
The trials offer the Project Endeavour partners the opportunity to refine local deployment approaches as well...
Source: Autocar
The UK government is developing legislation to permit autonomous cars to drive on public roads, which will address a range of issues such as insurance, liability and cybersecurity and establish a legal framework to govern driverless vehicles.
Known as the Automated and Electric...
Source: BSI
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New research published by BSI and sponsored by the UK's Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) contributes to global conversation on how to assess and ensure the safety of automated vehicles
BSI's CAV Safety Benchmarking report proposes...
Source: Motherboard Tech by Vice.com
For most people, self-driving cars are not real. They are theoretical devices hyped in the media and by investors hoping to cash in at some future date when the technology matures, a date which continues to be indefinitely postponed.
But for Brian...
Source: SmartCities World publication
CAVs and the data they produce could ultimately become a key part of the wider connected communities.
From drones to AI-driven connected cars running on a wealth of data, CAVs is one of smart cities most exciting areas and something that will form a key...
Source: Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Intellias has released a report on how technology can enhance pedestrian detection to ensure autonomous vehicle safety within populated urban environments.
With urbanization on the rise, cities are experiencing increased car traffic alongside an increasing...
Source:
https://www.roadsafe.com/resources/website/?link=governmenttoallowuseofselfdrivingtechonukroadsthisyear&version=current
The Government has confirmed it will legalise the use of 'self-driving' driver assistance systems before the end of the year.
Under the new proposals, drivers of...
Source: https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/news/5g-and-mobile-edge-computing-trial-to-improve-safety-for-everyone-sharing-the-road
Honda and Verizon are researching how 5G and mobile edge computing (MEC) could help improve safety for connected and autonomous vehicles.In partnership with the...
Source: EUCAD 2021.
The third European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving will be held virtually from 20 to 22 April 2021.
EUCAD 2021 is a high-level and evidence-based conference where policy challenges meet innovative solutions to deliver on societal benefits. The event is the...
Source: https://www.projectendeavour.uk/
Endeavour is enabling early deployment of autonomous vehicles to urban areas.
We are designing a future of mobility that benefits everyone: a future that people can trust, that adapts to their needs, complements or enhances their existing travel...
Bosch turns connected devices into personal guardian angels with Help Connect - an app for automatic emergency assistance - on the road and at home.
Integrated solution: Help Connect combines automatic accident detection, emergency call function, and personal emergency response system
Now...
News from SmartCitiesWorld.
The Finnish city of Espoo is launching a commercial trial of an autonomous street sweeper.
Finnish street maintenance technology developer, Trombia Technologies, launched the full-power autonomous street sweeper in September 2020 and piloted it in Helsinki.
City...
A type of driverless vehicle designed to reduce traffic congestion has been found to have the opposite effect according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
The study, published in Science Direct, simulated the course of traffic in a double lane when multiple driverless...
Source: Connectivity is Key to Advancing Safety for Everyone Sharing the Road
Over the last few years, we have witnessed extraordinary advances in technology that are revolutionizing vehicle safety. There's a great deal of well-deserved excitement in the media for the onset of autonomous...
Source https://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news/autonomous-vehicles/uks-cam-think-tank-zenzic-announces-new-code-of-practice-for-self-driving-vehicle-trials.html
Zenzic - the public-private collaboration to promote connected and autonomous mobility (CAM) in the UK - has today announced the...
Source: https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/news/mobility-solutions/volkswagen-to-accelerate-autonomous-commercial-vehicle-development.html
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) says it is to accelerate its autonomous and electric driving development projects, with Carsten Intra, CEO...
Story from News Press.
Oxbotica, a global leader in autonomous vehicle software, has announced the completion of a $47 million Series B investment with partners across the globe led by bp ventures.
The funding will accelerate Oxbotica's commercial deployment of its world-class autonomy...
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and Innovate UK have published a series of case studies of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) projects in the UK.
They include case studies detailing:
Europe's first full-sized autonomous bus.
Nissan LEAF completes self-navigated 230 mile...
Source: Robotics and Automation News.
The category of 'Autonomous vehicles' tops a new list of 12 emerging technologies for 2021 produced by Lux Research.
The research company says that, after a tumultuous 2020, organizations need to 're-examine their outlook on what emerging tech innovations...
Source: The RAC Foundation.
A new study by the University of Nottingham and the RAC Foundation suggests that behavioural training for drivers is paramount for the transition into the next stage of automated vehicles, known as level 3 automation.
A team from the University's Human Factors...
Story from Thatcham Research.
By putting today's Assisted Driving systems through their paces Thatcham Research, alongside Euro NCAP, can independently assess their strengths and weaknesses. The aim is to demystify the technology, encouraging widespread adoption and safe use.
Automated Driving...
Consumer confidence in autonomous driving technologies is high - this was the major result from a commuter trial in London led by the UK's self-driving technology firm, Five, in a project partnership called StreetWise, alongside TRL and Direct Line Group. 96% of all participants rated their...
The UK Government has launched a consultation on an automated system capable of taking vehicle control to make driving safer and easier.
This could lead to the introduction of cars with Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities by next year. The Call for Evidence will look at the Automated Lane...
Story from Newspress.
Volvo Cars , a global leader in automotive safety, is setting new safety and technology standards by partnering with tech firm Luminar to provide their industry-leading LiDAR and perception technology for Volvo's next generation cars.
The partnership will deliver...
This week TNB caught up with Dr Richard Porter, Technology and Innovation Director at Zenzic - the organisation at the forefront of the UK's drive to a CAM future - and asked for his thoughts on the subject.
What's the general picture in terms of CAM development across the UK?
Over the last...
Why the tech inside a Tesla changes everything.
Until the rise of Tesla, end-of-support woes have never really been a problem for the auto industry, where support traditionally ended when you drove the car off the lot. This changes radically with the arrival of automated vehicles, and it's why...
Japanese tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has developed a solution to remotely monitor the tyre pressure of an unoccupied vehicle in preparation for the widespread deployment of self-driving mobility services.
In a crucial step towards ensuring the safety of connected and...
Supplier of sensing systems for the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry, Velodyne Lidar, Inc. has launched the new Alpha Prime next-generation lidar (light detection and ranging) sensor that aims to be the most advanced unit currently available
Using Velodyne’s patented surround view technology,...
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released two policy papers on the future regulation of automated vehicles (AVs) in Australia. The papers consider the coverage of motor accident injury insurance for AV crashes and government access to Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS)...
Issues such as regulatory uncertainty and compliance with safety certification standards will pose a significant challenge to autonomous vehicle (AV) developers, as well as a handful of more immediate concerns around the technology itself. Automakers have poured investment into R&D, but lofty...
Story from Zenzic.
Groundbreaking study with organisations such as Highways England and the Centre for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) plots the UK’s CAV ‘Roadmap to 2030’ including the skills critical for a self-driving future.
Zenzic (formerly Meridian), the organisation dedicated to...
Story from StreetDrone.
StreetDrone, a self-driving systems provider to autonomous businesses has today announced its latest addition to its open interface, autonomous-ready vehicle range.
Building on its successful deployments of the Renault Twizy (for organisations such as Wayve, HKPC,...
Story from Traffic Technology Today.
A new application that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess the road ahead in real-time and warn drivers of potential accident hotspots has been released in the UK.
Developed by Safescape Intelligent Systems and based on information provided by the...
Dr Mircea Gradu, senior vice president for quality and validation at Velodyne LiDAR, sheds some light on the development process of an automotive-grade lidar sensor and explains the role they could play in automotive safety.
Catch Mircea’s presentation Lidar sensors for autonomous vehicles –...
The Autonomous Vehicle Symposium conference will be held between the 21st and 23rd May in Messe Stuttgart, Germany.
It will concentrate on advanced technologies for autonomous vehicle development. There will be around 80 expert speakers, who will showcase the essential building blocks and...
This week the EU agreed a provisional deal on new vehicle safety standards for 2022. One of the new requirements is to fit an overridable Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) system as standard. The ISA will support drivers to drive within the speed limit and is part of a package of vehicle safety...
Story from Autonomous Vehicle International.
Self-driving vehicle technology has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. The primary goal of the numerous technological and automotive entities involved in developing advanced driver-assistance systems and self-driving vehicle...
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Author: Dr. Sarah Owen-Vandersluis – Partner, Head of Public Sector Mobility Strategy, KPMG UK LLP.
Co-Author: Malini Bose – Assistant Manager, Infrastructure and Government Strategic Advisory, KPMG UK LLP.
World over, the buzz around driverless cars is growing. As science...
Story from Autonomous Vehicle International.
Connected infrastructure will prove vital for the safe mass roll-out of self-driving vehicles, which is why a smart pedestrian crosswalk has been developed that will alert vehicles to people crossing the road so it can take appropriate...
In Smart Mobility Living Lab London's new podcast series, they'll be posing the big questions facing the future of mobility – and, more specifically, investigating the life-changing journey that road-bound transportation is just embarking on itself.
But they're not just asking questions –...
Story from The Engineer.
Miranda Sharp, Innovation Director at Ordnance Survey, explains why reliable data will be the operational bedrock for tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles.
The debate concerning the safety of autonomous vehicles has persisted since their inception, largely surrounding the...
The RTA, would like to invite you to the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, which will take place in the Za’abeel Halls at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre between the 14th and 15th October 2019
The Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport is part of...
Andrew Green, Programme Manager, Transport Systems Catapult.
In late 2019, a technology demonstration which only a few years ago would have been written off as impossible will take place. The MuCCA (Multi-Car Collision Avoidance) project , led by IDIADA UK and with financial support from...
Jack Creasey writes for 2025 AD.
In the first part of this user opinion series, written by Jack Creasy, we will find out how far we're already down the road of autonomous driving and if we are even close to large scale production release.
Popular press continues to present the availability of...
New research shows two thirds of Brits are sceptical about automated driving, and so Bosch is planning to build trust in order to make the UK a leader in automated driving technology. Bosch’s research found that, despite significant progress made in the technology, two third of Brits remain...
Research launched today shows that 71% of drivers around the world believe they can purchase a self-driving car right now. The astonishing finding is just one of many worrying perceptions uncovered by the study, which also showed that one in 10 drivers would be tempted to have a nap while using...
