Senior living facility in Kansas City uses classic cars to help residents dealing with memory loss \"Maybe their first date night?\nThe stories that we receive are endless,\" Share Copy Link CopyHide Transcript Show TranscriptIT’S FREE TO GET IN THE BLOCKED OFF AREA.\nIT’S A NEW WAY TO HELP KEEP SENIORS WITH MEMORY LOSS CONNECTED.\nRATHER, LOOKING AT AND REMEMBERING REALLY GIVES OUR RESIDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REMINISCE AND GO BACK TO WHEN THEY WERE DRIVING.\nMOST OF THE RESIDENTS LIVING AT WEXFORD PLACE SUFFER FROM MEMORY LOSS AND RODERICK SAYS ACTIVITIES LIKE WALKING AROUND AND SITTING IN THE CLASSIC CAR HELP THEIR MEMORY.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Tata opens second vehicle recycler","slug":"tata-opens-second-vehicle-recycler","publishDate":"2023-07-24 16:39:17+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-25 14:31:06.886672","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Tata Motors has opened its second Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.\nNamed Re.Wi.Re (Recycle with Respect), the facility can disassemble 10,000 end of life vehicles a year.\nTata plans 12 across the country with at least one in each state.\nThe fully digital facility uses paperless processing while dedicated stations handle the dismantling of a range of vehicle parts, including tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids and gases.\nThis process guarantees the safe disposal of all components, minimising waste and maximising scrap materials value.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"How NAU is making self-driving cars safer and smarter – The NAU Review","slug":"how-nau-is-making-self-driving-cars-safer-and-smarter-the-nau-review","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-25 14:31:06.105833","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"How do we make autonomous cars safer?\nIn autonomous cars, rovers, drones and similar systems, that means fewer system errors and a safer experience for the vehicle and nearby people.\nThe building blocks of 21 st -century industryEnter composite physics-informed machine learning, or CPIML.\n“Smart and autonomous cyber-physical systems will tremendously impact our lives in the near future,” Nghiem said.\n“Our productivity will substantially increase with autonomous helper robots, advanced industrial automation (Industry 4.0) and many autonomous systems in our work and personal life.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Lock Your Car! Philadelphia, PA, Man Arrested in Brigantine, NJ","slug":"lock-your-car-philadelphia-pa-man-arrested-in-brigantine-nj","publishDate":"2023-07-24 20:19:32","createdLocal":"2023-07-25 14:31:05.720208","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"A man from Philadelphia was arrested in Brigantine Monday afternoon after police say he was found to be connected to a stolen vehicle.\nGet our free mobile appAt around 1:45, the Brigantine Police Department said Sgt.\nJULY 6TH: Brigantine Police Investigating a String of Vehicle Thefts and BurglariesHe was released on a summons to appear in court.\nThe Brigantine Police Department is investigating to determine if this incident is connected to the three people arrested for allegedly breaking into cars earlier in the day.\nThe Brigantine Police Department has been busy recently investigating numerous vehicle break-ins and thefts.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Foxconn to take 50% stake in ZF axle system unit","slug":"foxconn-to-take-50-stake-in-zf-axle-system-unit","publishDate":"2023-07-24 07:37:32-04:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-25 14:31:05.524594","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"BERLIN -- Taiwan's Foxconn will acquire a 50 percent stake in ZF Group's axle system assembly unit, creating a joint venture aimed at growing automotive and supply chain opportunities, the companies said.\nThe joint venture with Foxconn is part of ZF's strategy to grow specific business areas beyond current limits with external partners' support, the German company's chief executive, Holger Klein, told Reuters.\nIt needs fresh capital,\" which is why ZF had been looking for a partner, said Klein.\nThe joint venture agreement is expected to become effective within six to nine months of signing pending regulatory approvals.\nZF ranks third on the Automotive News Europe list of top 100 global suppliers, with sales to automakers of $39.3 billion in 2021.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Kia unveils The New Sorento's design","slug":"kia-unveils-the-new-sorento-s-design","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-25 14:31:05.221067","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Kia's The New SorentoInterior of The New SorentoKia Corp. unveiled \"The New Sorento,\" the latest model of their mid-sized sports utility vehicle (SUV) on Tuesday.The redesigned SUV reflects Kia's brand design philosophy, \"Opposites United,\" which creatively combines contrasting concepts to achieve a revamped appearance comparable to that of a brand-new car.Incorporating a three-dimensional pattern module into the front radiator grille and featuring Signature Star Map Lighting daytime running lights with a focus on vertical imagery, the New Sorento aims to set a future-oriented standard for SUV designs.Kia elaborated that the hood's design accentuates volume, providing a more commanding appearance, while the bumper design and skid plate combination enhances the vehicle's rugged feel.The interior adopts a horizontal molding approach to create a spacious atmosphere.\nThe first row showcases a panoramic curved display uniting a 12.3-inch driver's cluster and infotainment system into a single screen, incorporating Kia's state-of-the-art connected car navigation cockpit.The New Sorento offers five exterior color options, including Interstellar Gray, Cityscape Green, and Volcanic Sand Brown, and three interior color options such as black and olive-brown.The Gravity trim, with specially designed radiator grills and wheels, further enhances the vehicle's toughness and luxury, according to Kia.Scheduled for release in the middle of the upcoming month, the gasoline, diesel, and hybrid four-wheel drive (4WD) models will be followed by the hybrid two-wheel drive model, which will take advantage of tax benefits after obtaining eco-friendly vehicle certification.Kia's Fourth-generation Sorento, launched in 2020, has consistently dominated mid-sized SUV sales in Korea, selling over 60,000 units annually and achieving more than 36,000 units in sales during the first half of this year.Nan-Sae Bin at binthere@hankyung.com
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"28-year-old self-made billionaire started his self-driving car company in his parents' garage—now he's worth $1.6 billion","slug":"28-year-old-self-made-billionaire-started-his-self-driving-car-company-in-his-parents-garage-now-he-s-worth-1-6-billion","publishDate":"2023-07-24 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-25 14:31:04.705552","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"When Austin Russell was a 17-year-old high school student, he founded Luminar Technologies, which makes laser sensors that can help self-driving cars detect nearby objects.\nNow 28, Russell is the world's youngest self-made billionaire, according to Forbes, as Luminar competes with major companies like Tesla and Alphabet's Waymo.\nBut self-driving cars aren't exactly commonplace on American roads, meaning Russell and Luminar have a lot of work ahead of them, despite their lofty valuations.\nHow it differs from Tesla's approachElon Musk's Tesla also seeks to popularize self-driving cars, and Musk's approach to the technology is entirely different.\nLidar could potentially change that, Russell says: Cameras can be helpful \"for certain use cases,\" but lidar is \"a huge step forward.\"
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Vecow and Kudan Expand Strategic Partnership to Address Growing Demands of Outdoor Autonomous Mobility and Mobile Mapping Applications","slug":"vecow-and-kudan-expand-strategic-partnership-to-address-growing-demands-of-outdoor-autonomous-mobility-and-mobile-mapping-applications","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-25 14:31:03.969816","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The opportunities and growth potentials for outdoor autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mobile mapping are significant.\n\"Through collaboration with Kudan SLAM software technologies, Vecow's global partners and customers can bring their solutions to the market faster for outdoor autonomous robotic and mobile mapping use cases,\" said Thomas Su, VP of Vecow.\n\"Vecow is excited to partner with Kudan and will continue to work with industry leaders to remain at the forefront of technological advancements.”\"Kudan is excited to advance the partnership with Vecow towards fast-growing outdoor autonomous and mobile mapping applications.\"\nKudan owns SLAM technology utilizing both cameras and 3D-Lidar sensors, together with multi-sensor fusion and deep learning capabilities.\nOur products include: AI-ready Inference Systems, AI Computing Systems, Fanless Embedded Systems, Vehicle Computing Systems, Robust Computing Systems, Single Board Computers, Multi-Touch Computers/Displays, Frame Grabbers, Embedded Peripherals and Design & Manufacturing Services for Machine Vision, Autonomous Vehicle, Smart Robotics, Digital Rail, Public Security, Transportation & V2X, Smart Factory, Deep Learning, and any Edge AI applications.
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