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STEM Expo shares the science behind <b>autonomous vehicles</b> | <b>News</b> | tdtnews.com
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STEM Expo shares the science behind <b>autonomous vehicles</b>
NOLANVILLE — The City of Nolanville, in partnership with the SMART Museum and Texas A&M University, held a STEM Expo Monday at the museum to give attendees the opportunity to “get under the hood” of cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology. Participants experienced live demonstrations and hands-on learning designed to reveal how self-driving cars operate and the innovation behind them. Texas A&M University professor Wei Li coordinated presentations from three teams of students who have worked on developing an autonomous vehicle from different perspectives. Li is also the founder of the ENDEAVR Institute which stands for environmental, design, analytics, visualization and Research. Li has been at the forefront of bringing smart-city technologies to small communities and underprivileged populations. These students, studying in the fields of computer science and mechanical engineering, have taken the idea behind autonomous vehicles to develop a simulator which could eventually be installed in any motor vehicle to allow it to drive itself. These students are familiar with Waymo, Zoox, and Tesla, but their ideas go a step further, in terms of ergonomics and economics. The idea is to make a more affordable system to retrofit a vehicle of today to make it a vehicle of the future. During Monday’s event, each team explained the computer science and technology used to creating an autonomous vehicle prototype. The first group challenged by the limited access to public transportation and conventional autonomous driving services in small communities. The goal was to develop a prototype to bring tele-driving technology to the rural communities who need it most. And finally, to create a prototype that allows a remote driver to control a vehicle simulation across a variety of network conditions using a steering wheel, pedals and a custom app. The second team tackled the challenge of engineering a system that was economical, universally
Waymo declines to attend public meeting on <b>self-driving cars</b>, Austin city leaders say
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city leaders are taking a closer look at how autonomous vehicles operate during emergencies after a recent incident involving a driverless car and first responders downtown. The issue will be the focus of a special joint meeting on Wednesday between the City Council’s Public Safety Committee and Mobility Committee. The discussion comes after video surfaced showing a Waymo autonomous vehicle blocking an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting on West Sixth Street in the early morning hours of March 1. “We talked to first responders after the fact, and they said that it didn’t affect the response time, but there is a reality that it could have,” said District 9 Council Member Zo Qadri. Qadri, who represents downtown, said the situation highlights a broader concern. Fire officials also reported that as many as five Waymo vehicles blocked a response corridor for ambulances that same night. In a separate incident last October, an autonomous vehicle drove over a fire hose at an active fire scene. Qadri, who serves as vice chair of the Mobility Committee, said Wednesday’s meeting is intended to gather more information and prevent similar situations in the future. “Just to get more answers on what happened and make sure things like this don’t happen again,” he said. District 8 Council Member Paige Ellis, who chairs the Mobility Committee, called the issue a top priority. “Sometimes there needs to be some tweaks made to make sure they’re functioning correctly,” Ellis said. Despite being invited, Waymo representatives confirmed to KVUE on Monday that none of their representatives will attend the public meeting. A Waymo spokesperson emailed the following statement: “Safety is fundamental to everything we do and that means taking responsibility and always improving based on what we learn. We've already had the substantive conversations
Seval Oz to Deliver Keynote at <b>Autonomous Vehicle</b> Conference 2026 on Scaling ...
BOCA RATON, Fla., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guident and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) today announced that Seval Oz, nominee for Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation, will deliver the main keynote at the 5th Annual Autonomous Vehicle Conference held on May 29th, 2026, at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). A recognized leader in transportation innovation and autonomous mobility, Oz will address one of the industry’s most pressing challenges – how to transition autonomous mobility from limited pilot programs to scalable, real-world deployments across the U.S. Her keynote, "From Pilot Programs to Scalable, Real-World Deployment: Building the Affordable Autonomy Economy," will examine the economic, policy, and infrastructure conditions required to make autonomous transportation achievable at scale. Oz is expected to outline a national roadmap for deployment, including the role of public-private collaboration, the need for reshoring technology manufacturing and retooling for the future of mobility, and the importance of building systems that are innovative, operationally sustainable, and safe. | “Seval Oz’s participation elevates the importance of this year’s conference and reflects the growing connection between innovation, public policy, and real-world deployment,” | | Harald Braun, Executive Chairman and CEO at Guident | The 5th Autonomous Vehicle Conference, hosted and presented by Guident and JTA, brings together leaders from transportation, government, technology, infrastructure, and autonomous systems to explore the future of safe, connected, and scalable autonomous mobility. The agenda will feature keynotes, panels, technology demonstrations, and discussions focused on autonomous vehicles, connected infrastructure, safety, AI, public transit innovation, and deployment required to support the next generation of autonomous transportation in the U.S. at scale. With Guident and JTA leading the event, the conference highlights the importance of partnership between private-sector innovation and public transportation leadership. The addition of Oz as
Seval Oz to Deliver Keynote at <b>Autonomous Vehicle</b> Conference 2026 on ...
U.S. Department of Transportation nominee to outline roadmap for moving autonomous mobility from pilot programs to national deployment BOCA RATON, Fla., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guident and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) today announced that Seval Oz, nominee for Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation, will deliver the main keynote at the 5th Annual Autonomous Vehicle Conference held on May 29th, 2026, at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). A recognized leader in transportation innovation and autonomous mobility, Oz will address one of the industry’s most pressing challenges - how to transition autonomous mobility from limited pilot programs to scalable, real-world deployments across the U.S. Her keynote, "From Pilot Programs to Scalable, Real-World Deployment: Building the Affordable Autonomy Economy," will examine the economic, policy, and infrastructure conditions required to make autonomous transportation achievable at scale. Oz is expected to outline a national roadmap for deployment, including the role of public-private collaboration, the need for reshoring technology manufacturing and retooling for the future of mobility, and the importance of building systems that are innovative, operationally sustainable, and safe. | "Seval Oz’s participation elevates the importance of this year’s conference and reflects the growing connection between innovation, public policy, and real-world deployment,” | | Harald Braun, Executive Chairman and CEO at Guident | With Guident and JTA leading the event, the conference highlights the importance of partnership between private-sector innovation and public transportation leadership. The addition of Oz as keynote reinforces the conference’s role as a forum for the ideas, partnerships, and policy conversations that will define the next era of mobility. For more information, visit www.autonomousvehicleconference.com About Guident Guident is a software company that strives to enable the safe, scalable deployment of autonomous vehicles and robots through human-in-the-loop oversight and secure
4 Tesla owners react to their FSD dreams getting crushed: 'It feels like a bait and switch'
- Bought a Tesla before 2023? Bad news: your car won't be able to drive itself. - Elon Musk said last week that vehicles with previous-gen tech can't support full autonomy. - Longtime Tesla owners told Business Insider they felt let down by the company's announcement. For years, Tesla sold its EVs with the promise of an autonomous future. Now, some owners face being left behind. On Tesla's earnings call last Wednesday, Elon Musk said that Tesla vehicles shipped before 2023 — which are equipped with a previous-gen Hardware 3 computer — would not be able to achieve fully unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). "I wish it were otherwise, but Hardware 3 simply does not have the capability to achieve unsupervised FSD," said Musk. The billionaire said that Tesla would offer Hardware 3 owners the choice of a "discounted trade-in" or a physical replacement of their car's computer and cameras at "micro factories" in major cities. The announcement is a major blow for longtime Tesla owners, who paid thousands of dollars and have been waiting for years under the impression that their vehicles have the tech necessary to achieve fully autonomous driving. As far back as 2016, Tesla stated in marketing materials that all its vehicles had the necessary hardware for "full self-driving capability at a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver." In a 2019 tweet, Musk said that all Tesla vehicles produced since 2016 had the right hardware for FSD or were "trivially upgradeable." "It feels like a bait and switch at this point," Andrew Apperley, who bought a used 2018 Model 3 with FSD for $53,000 in 2023, told Business Insider. "They kind of shot themselves in the foot by saying that this is going to come, and then it never does," Apperley said, adding
WeRide and Lenovo Announce Major Collaboration to Deploy 200,000 <b>Autonomous</b> ...
WeRide and Lenovo collaborate to deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles globally over five years, enhancing autonomous mobility technology. Quiver AI Summary WeRide, a leader in autonomous driving technology, announced an expanded partnership with Lenovo at Auto China 2026 to advance the commercialization of Level 4 autonomous vehicles (AVs) worldwide. The collaboration aims to deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles, including Robotaxis, over the next five years, enhancing the development of a global autonomous driving ecosystem by combining WeRide’s advanced technology with Lenovo’s computing and supply chain strengths. The partnership focuses on addressing challenges in scaling AVs for diverse urban environments, ensuring cost efficiency, and meeting stringent safety regulations. Both companies are committed to transforming urban mobility and public services with autonomous technologies and plan to work on additional AV applications like autonomous minibuses and sanitation vehicles in the future. Potential Positives - WeRide and Lenovo are set to jointly deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles over the next five years, marking a significant step towards large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving. - The collaboration aims to create a global autonomous driving ecosystem, enhancing industry-wide efficiency and collaboration across technology and supply chains. - WeRide's established global footprint, operating in over 40 cities across 12 countries, positions the company as a leader in the autonomous driving sector. - The HPC 3.0 platform is expected to significantly reduce costs for autonomous driving technology, making large-scale deployment more feasible and supporting WeRide's commercial ambitions. Potential Negatives - The press release emphasizes significant challenges in scaling Robotaxi services globally, pointing out complexities related to urban environments, regulatory frameworks, and traffic conditions, which may indicate potential hurdles for WeRide's ambitious plans. - Despite achieving reductions in costs and enhanced capabilities with the HPC 3.0 platform, the ongoing reliance on advanced technology and computing infrastructure to address scalability could expose
Seval Oz to Deliver Keynote at <b>Autonomous Vehicle</b>
BOCA RATON, Fla., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guident and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) today announced that Seval Oz, nominee for Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation, will deliver the main keynote at the 5th Annual Autonomous Vehicle Conference held on May 29th, 2026, at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). A recognized leader in transportation innovation and autonomous mobility, Oz will address one of the industry’s most pressing challenges – how to transition autonomous mobility from limited pilot programs to scalable, real-world deployments across the U.S. Her keynote, "From Pilot Programs to Scalable, Real-World Deployment: Building the Affordable Autonomy Economy," will examine the economic, policy, and infrastructure conditions required to make autonomous transportation achievable at scale. Oz is expected to outline a national roadmap for deployment, including the role of public-private collaboration, the need for reshoring technology manufacturing and retooling for the future of mobility, and the importance of building systems that are innovative, operationally sustainable, and safe. | “Seval Oz’s participation elevates the importance of this year’s conference and reflects the growing connection between innovation, public policy, and real-world deployment,” | | Harald Braun, Executive Chairman and CEO at Guident | The 5th Autonomous Vehicle Conference, hosted and presented by Guident and JTA, brings together leaders from transportation, government, technology, infrastructure, and autonomous systems to explore the future of safe, connected, and scalable autonomous mobility. The agenda will feature keynotes, panels, technology demonstrations, and discussions focused on autonomous vehicles, connected infrastructure, safety, AI, public transit innovation, and deployment required to support the next generation of autonomous transportation in the U.S. at scale. With Guident and JTA leading the event, the conference highlights the importance of partnership between private-sector innovation and public transportation leadership. The addition of Oz as
WeRide and Lenovo Collaborate to Deploy 200,000 <b>Autonomous</b>
BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced an expanded collaboration with Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) at Auto China 2026 to accelerate the large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving worldwide. Starting 2026, the two companies expect to jointly deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles (AVs), including Robotaxis, globally over the next five years, marking one of the industry’s most ambitious efforts to scale autonomous mobility. Liu Zhenya, Vice President of Technology at WeRide (third from left), and Peter Xu, Vice President and General Manager of Vehicle Computing at Lenovo (second from left), signed a cooperation agreement at Auto China 2026, witnessed by Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide (fourth from left), and Ken Wong, Executive Vice President and President of Lenovo Solutions & Services Group (first from left) This collaboration will accelerate the development of a global autonomous driving ecosystem, integrating critical elements across technology, computing infrastructure, and supply chain to enhance industry-wide collaboration and efficiency. With R&D, testing, and operations across over 40 cities in 12 countries, WeRide has established the industry’s widest global footprint in autonomous driving, supported by its advanced technology platform and a proven commercial model. Lenovo contributes its strengths in intelligent computing, as well as its global manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, providing robust AI computing infrastructure and system engineering expertise for large-scale fleet deployment. By combining their respective strengths, the two companies will connect key capabilities from cloud to vehicle, accelerating the deployment of Physical AI in real-world mobility scenarios. Autonomous driving is emerging as one of the first large-scale applications of Physical AI, bringing intelligent systems into real-world operations. Among its applications, Robotaxis have emerged as the most mature commercial use case, bringing tangible benefits to cities and people. By reducing
Waymo won't attend a public meeting to discuss blocked Austin EMS <b>vehicle</b>
AUSTIN, Texas — A spokesperson for Waymo says the autonomous vehicle company won’t attend a public meeting to discuss one of its robotaxis blocking an ambulance responding to a deadly shooting in Austin last month. In a statement, the spokesperson said the company has “already had the substantive conversations this moment calls for,” including with Austin City Council members, “more than 15 city officials and the highest levels of state government.” “In these briefings, we answered all questions related to the event and emergency response protocols, and provided a detailed and confidential overview of the event, including lessons learned and planned future operational improvements to Waymo’s emergency response procedures and capabilities,” the spokesperson said. “We will keep working with Austin's leadership and first responder community, because ongoing collaboration is how we build the trust this city deserves and make Austin’s streets safer.” The response stems from the March 1 shooting outside Buford’s, a bar on West 6th Street. The shooting left four people dead, including the gunman, and 15 injured. In a video posted to social media, a Waymo can be seen blocking an EMS vehicle with its emergency lights on that was responding to the shooting. About halfway through the video, a police officer gets out of their cruiser and approaches the Waymo to speak to the company through its speaker system. The Waymo then drives away after another 30 seconds.
Would you sleep in a <b>self-driving car</b>? A new survey shows whether people trust the system
Would you sleep in a self-driving car? A new survey shows whether people trust the system The idea of letting a car drive is becoming normal, but falling asleep is another matter. Autonomous driving has moved well beyond the realm of science fiction, and by 2026, nearly every major automaker will have developed advanced driver-assistance features. As these systems become more visible, one key question remains: how comfortable are people with trusting them? Do people trust autonomous systems? Since Tesla released its Full Self-Driving system, more and more people are becoming comfortable with autonomous driving, even when it requires driver supervision. Some people trust the system so much that they comfortably sleep behind the wheel even if it is illegal. In a recent survey of more than 1,000 respondents, 41.5 percent said they would never sleep in an autonomous vehicle under any circumstances. 12.7 percent of the people already feel comfortable enough to sleep in a semi-autonomous vehicle today, and 34 percent said they would be willing to nap in a fully autonomous car in the future. This indicates that trust in the technology is growing, but it will still take some time for people to get used to it and to trust it. Autonomous system vs. real drivers Driving while drowsy remains a widespread and often underestimated safety issue on the road. For decades, vehicle safety systems such as lane-keeping and emergency braking have been developed to reduce human error and lower the risk of accidents. Autonomous driving technology takes that goal further by aiming to eliminate one of the most significant risk factors: human error. In the survey, 73.9 percent of respondents said they were more concerned about tired human drivers than autonomous vehicles, compared to 26.1 percent who felt the opposite. Nearly 60 percent also said the
Geely Subsidiary Plans 100,000 Robotaxis by 2030
Geely-backed ride-hailing company Caocao is preparing to expand its robotaxi footprint, with plans to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles globally starting next year, looking to grow a fleet of 100,000 by the end of the decade. Speaking at the Beijing auto show, CEO Gong Xin said the company will begin rolling out its purpose-built “Eva Cab” robotaxis in 2027, mostly likely in cities including Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, and several locations in mainland China. Large-scale production and is expected to ramp up by 2028, with rollout occurring almost immediately. The Eva Cab is designed specifically for autonomous ride-hailing rather than adapted from an existing passenger vehicle. It sports a simple interior that eliminates things such as door pockets, to reduce the likelihood of passengers leaving belongings behind. Gong said the stripped-down design and lack of high-performance components should allow the vehicle to cost less than a privately owned car. The company did not disclose pricing info. Caocao is majority-owned by Geely Holding, and is reportedly China’s second-largest ride-hailing platform behind Didi. Geely has been working to expand into international markets, and Gong suggested Caocao expects to be among a small group of robotaxi providers still operating in China by 2030. Caocao isn’s alone in its ambitions. Companies including Xpeng are also pushing their robotaxi development, with plans to produce hundreds or thousands of vehicles within the next 12 to 18 months. Caocao’s expansion could also set up a direct rivalry with Tesla, which is developing its own purpose-built autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab. Tesla has said it intends to gradually scale production before rapidly expanding its driverless fleet.
Chevy Bolt 2.0 reflects a new auto landscape with new battery tech
Chevy Bolt 2.0 reflects a new auto landscape with new battery tech Henry Payne The Detroit News April 26, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET Westlake, California — The electric Chevrolet Bolt was born in 2016 with high expectations, put out to pasture in 2023, and given a second chance for the 2027 model year. Its rebirth is a microcosm of Detroit electric vehicle learnings over the last 10 years. From its new battery to its new charging port, hands-free driving system and new assembly plant, the upgraded Bolt 2.0 has adapted to a dramatically different EV and manufacturing ecosystem than Bolt 1.0 occupied.
Opinion: It's 2026 — where's my <b>self-driving car</b>?
A few weeks ago in Wuhan, China — a city that boasts thousands of supposedly driverless taxis — a whole bunch of them came to a stop on roadways, reportedly because of a “system malfunction,” as Technology Magazine reported it. These were taxis operated by a company called Apollo Go. While passengers could open their doors, many considered that ill advised, as they were stopped on high-speed highways. However, they could do nothing to get the cars moving again. The publication said one customer was stuck on an overpass for 90 minutes, trying over and over to reach customer service. Instead, the customer’s order was canceled. Worst nightmare For years, my worst nightmare has been to be careening toward a cliff in an autonomous vehicle that has been hacked by a sinister ne’er-do-well. It’s kind of a modern twist on the 1920s film meme of being tied to a railroad track with a locomotive bearing down. But now I have to worry about being stalled on a freeway with a malfunction while traffic zips by, trying to avoid me. To say nothing of the idea that air taxis may fill the skies by the time the Olympics return to Utah in 2034. The future may be exciting, but I think I’ll keep chancing life in my 20-year-old six-speed manual transmission Volvo, thank you. Meanwhile, in California, about 3,000 people have joined a class-action lawsuit against Tesla. The New York Post reported that the lead plaintiff bought a car in 2017 and paid thousands extra for a lifetime of self-driving software updates. Today, his car still isn’t completely autonomous, and his hardware may not be capable of handling it if the technology was available. The plaintiff alleges Tesla is marketing vehicles as fully autonomous when they are not. What happened to
Geely Introduces China's First Purpose-Built Robotaxi | Carscoops
- Geely has previewed their upcoming robotaxi. - It’s set to begin commercial operations next year. - Prototype has a luxurious interior and LiDAR. Geely, Afari Technology, and CaoCao Mobility have joined forces to unveil China’s first purpose-built robotaxi prototype at the Beijing Auto Show. Dubbed the EVA Cab, it previews a Level 4 autonomous vehicle that is planned for mass production and commercial operation in 2027. Looking kinda like a modern day version of the Fiat Multipla, the EVA Cab has a shark nose front end, high-mounted headlights, and an integrated messaging board. The futuristic design continues further back as the MPV has streamlined bodywork and electric sliding doors with flush-mounted handles. More: Uber And Lucid Robotaxi Arrives Later This Year They’re joined by plastic cladding, gloss black accents, and an expansive greenhouse. We can also see aerodynamically optimized wheels and a rounded rear end complete with a sizable spoiler and another messaging board. Geely didn’t show much of the interior and the translated audio sounds like it came from a submarine stationed in the middle of the Pacific. That’s unfortunate, but the company mentioned a “face-to-face cabin layout that seamlessly blends sophisticated aesthetics with maximized interior space.” The vehicle appears to seat four people and there’s a sizable console between the primary seats. The front seats apparently fold away when not needed, maximizing legroom. We can also see a glass “Galaxy Skyroof” and what appears to be a retractable display. Geely went on to mention “Drifting Galaxy” door panels and solid wood trim, which is something you don’t typically find in a robotaxi. There’s also an AI assistant that enables users to easily interact with the vehicle. Technical details are sparse, but Geely said the robotaxi has the “world’s first quantum-level AI electronic and electrical architecture, the world’s
QCraft unveils physical AI model at Beijing auto show
QCraft unveils physical AI model at Beijing auto show Chinese autonomous driving company QCraft unveiled its physical AI model and QPilot MAX assisted-driving solution at Auto China 2026 in Beijing on Friday, as it seeks to apply physical AI technologies to assisted-driving systems and Level 4 applications such as robotaxis and autonomous logistics vehicles. The company said the physical AI model is built on a framework combining world models and reinforcement learning. The model includes a cloud-side component used offline to generate training data and simulate complex traffic scenarios, while the in-vehicle model handles driving tasks. QCraft said QPilot MAX is an assisted-driving solution supported by more than 500 TOPS of computing power and is designed to improve performance in complex urban traffic conditions. The company said its broader assisted-driving systems are available on 25 production models and are expected to be added to more than 50 models in 2026. The scale of deployment gives QCraft more real-world data and helps validate system reliability, it said. Yu Qian, co-founder and CEO of QCraft, said autonomous driving is one of the clearest early applications for physical AI. He said physical AI remains at an early stage and still needs further technological advances before wider adoption. Autonomous driving, however, already has large volumes of driving data and a more mature engineering base, making it a practical starting point, he added. Yu said QCraft is using world models and reinforcement learning to improve the training of autonomous-driving systems, as real-world testing is time-consuming and may not cover enough rare or complex traffic scenarios. The approach allows the company to generate more scenarios in simulation and use the resulting data to improve in-vehicle driving systems, he said. Yu said QCraft is focusing on improving the vehicle's AI decision-making capability rather than simply adding more
Rice University, Texas develops radar for self-<b>driving vehicles</b>
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Hangsheng Unveils Three Major Technology Foundations, Advancing "Equal Intelligence ...
Gasgoo Munich- Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled three core technology foundations for AI Car smart vehicles on April 24 during the Auto China 2026. The lineup includes the Kongming 3.0 advanced intelligent driving solution. It also features the DSSAD autonomous driving data recording system. Additionally, it offers a full-stack hardware-and-software package. This package features the Mozi 3.0 central computing platform and the Moyuan AI OS. Image Credit: Hangsheng Electronics Kongming 3.0 centers on "software-hardware integration," leveraging an algorithm-defined chip architecture to achieve deep adaptation between software and hardware. This approach boosts performance while slashing system costs by over 30%. Built with an ASIL-D functional safety island, the solution supports both air and liquid cooling. This makes it viable for both internal combustion engine and electric vehicles. It represents a step toward parity in intelligence across powertrains. A leading automaker has already secured an order for the system. Mass production is slated for September 2026. The DSSAD autonomous driving data recording system complies with China's GB 44497-2024 national standard. It captures critical data to establish liability in accidents and refine algorithms. This data includes vehicle status, system commands, environmental perception, and driver inputs. Designed with ASIL-D functional safety, the system features secure hardware boot. It includes anti-tampering mechanisms and power-loss protection. The protection allows 300 milliseconds of independent operation after a total shutdown. It also offers fire and water resistance. Mozi 3.0 achieves "five-domain fusion," centrally managing the cockpit, intelligent driving, connectivity, vehicle control, and edge AI computing. By replacing traditional distributed controllers with one or two high-performance units, the platform triples resource utilization. It also slashes cross-domain data latency to under 3 milliseconds. It offers computing power ranging from 100+ to 1000+ TOPS. The Moyuan AI OS features an AI HMI. This includes a panoramic 3D cross-screen interface and
Government-Funded Study to Assess <b>Autonomous Vehicle</b> Integration at UK Airports
Government-Funded Study to Assess Autonomous Vehicle Integration at UK Airports - Safer Highways - 2 minutes ago - 2 min read A new government-funded feasibility study will investigate how autonomous vehicle technology could be introduced to improve transport operations within UK airport airside environments. Airports currently operate a range of separate vehicle fleets—such as cars, minibuses and buses—each with its own dispatch and scheduling systems. This fragmented approach can lead to inefficiencies and added operational complexity. The study will examine whether these systems could be brought together into a more coordinated, integrated model. The project is being led by autonomous systems developer Fusion Processing as part of the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder programme. Its focus will be on assessing the potential role of SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles, which are capable of operating without a driver in controlled conditions, within airport settings. The CAM Pathfinder initiative, outlined in the Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, is intended to support growth in the UK’s connected and automated mobility sector. It is being delivered by the Department for Business and Trade in partnership with Innovate UK and Zenzic. Fusion Processing’s concept centres on managing a mixed fleet through a Remote Operations Control Centre (ROCC). This approach would allow operators to oversee multiple vehicle types from a single location, with real-time monitoring and the ability to intervene remotely if necessary. The system would also incorporate features such as demand-responsive booking, improved fleet utilisation and automated charging. As part of the study, a range of vehicle types reflecting current airport use will be considered, from smaller units for individual transfers to larger buses for higher-capacity movements. The work will also explore commercial aspects, including potential leasing and financing models alongside technical deployment considerations. Several UK airports are expected to participate, with additional operators