dSpace, Aves Reality create virtual 3D worlds for autonomous driving tests Technology News | March 15, 2023 By Christoph HammerschmidtSoftware provider Aves Reality, a company in the field of geospatial data processing and 3D virtual data worlds, and development tool provider dSpace have entered into a technology partnership.\nAves Reality processes satellite imagery with artificial intelligence and advanced video game technology to create 3D content at scale.\nThe Aurelion sensor simulation solution from dSpace uses the provided environments for camera, radar and lidar simulation.\nAccording to dSpace, results from initial customer projects show that the large-scale digital images of entire city districts offered by Aves Reality add value for vehicle developers.\ndSpace has entered into cooperation agreements with the world’s leading sensor manufacturers for this purpose.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"CONEXPO 2023: Cabless, autonomous vehicles demoed by Develon","slug":"conexpo-2023-cabless-autonomous-vehicles-demoed-by-develon","publishDate":"2023-03-16 03:05:02+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-16 14:31:03.475309","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Develon (the rebranded Doosan) is using ConExpo 2023 in Las Vegas to give the first public demonstration of its Concept X2, cabless, autonomous vehicles.\nBuilding on the previous Concept X, the new vehicles – the DD100-CX dozer and DX225-CX crawler excavator – were striking in their cabless design, with autonomous driving and blade control achieved via global navigation satellite system (GNSS).\nOther functions include automated 3D grading with tiltrotator accessory; enhanced machine-learning-based auto digging and loading; integrated work planning algorithm applied; and advanced E-Stop safety technology
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Tie-up with Ford is 'intensifying,' VW CEO Blume says","slug":"tie-up-with-ford-is-intensifying-vw-ceo-blume-says","publishDate":"2023-03-15 09:20:17-04:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-16 14:31:02.776870","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"VW and Ford are also partnered on commercial vehicle projects, including the new Ford Ranger and VW Amarok, which Ford builds at its South Africa plant.\nFord will build VW a version of its new Transit Custom at its plant in Turkey.\nThe automakers said in 2020 that they would produce a total of 8 million commercial vehicles together.\nMahindra 'on track'VW is also on track with a deal to supply the MEB platform to Indian vehicle maker Mahindra, Blume said.\nMore than 1 million vehicles will be produced by Mahindra’s XUV and BE brands over the duration of the deal, VW said in a statement last year.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"rFpro: The advanced simulation technology training tomorrow's vehicles","slug":"rfpro-the-advanced-simulation-technology-training-tomorrow-s-vehicles","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-03-16 14:31:02.034455","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The creator of a new simulation technology believes it could revolutionise autonomous vehicle development.\nSimulation specialist rFpro believes it has achieved a major breakthrough with its new ray tracing rendering technology.\nFaster processingThe new technique that Daley and his colleagues have developed looks at ray tracing specifically for the needs of vehicle simulation.\nThe rFpro software can mimic this by feeding each image, and even each individual line of pixels, to the vehicle’s software one at a time.\nThe latest application rFpro has become involved in is autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) for port handling and logistics.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"GM studying artificial intelligence assistant that could answer driver questions","slug":"gm-studying-artificial-intelligence-assistant-that-could-answer-driver-questions","publishDate":"2023-03-15 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-16 14:30:59.675122","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"General Motors is studying the possibility of an artificial intelligence voice assistant in future vehicles, according to the company.\nGM Chair and CEO Mary Barra, who was asked for details Tuesday by Fox Business channel anchor Liz Claman, referenced the company’s Ultifi “end-to-end” vehicle software platform.\nThis vehicle’s going to be on the road, and you’re just going to see rideshare and autonomous vehicles just continue to grow,” Barra said.\nNHTSA said \"the software may cause crashes by allowing vehicles to perform unsafe actions,\" according to a recent USA Today Network story.\nThe company noted in a response to questions about the shutdown that production is expected to resume at the plant on Tuesday.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Musk Says FSD Beta v11 Is Going 'Wide' This Weekend","slug":"musk-says-fsd-beta-v11-is-going-wide-this-weekend","publishDate":"2023-03-15 12:03:44-04:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-16 14:30:57.975511","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, initially said that FSD Beta version 11.3.2 would be the one distributed to all subscribers.\nHowever, Musk now says that Tesla is ready to expand FSD Beta to more owners this coming weekend.\nAt 11 PM last night, Musk tweeted:V11 starts going wide this weekendFSD Beta v11.3 was sent to employees exclusively and v11.3.1 later went out to the original 1,000 beta testers.\nMore than 350,000 owners with access to FSD Beta are ready for this milestone release.\nRelease notes are available for FSD Beta 11.3.1 as well as an article describing all of the new features and visualizations.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"North Carolina DoT and beep partner for autonomous vehicle testing projects","slug":"north-carolina-dot-and-beep-partner-for-autonomous-vehicle-testing-projects","publishDate":"2023-03-15 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-16 14:30:57.277242","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Beep, a provider of autonomous shared mobility solutions, has agreed a partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).\nThis partnership expands NCDOT’s Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program to further the state’s understanding of autonomous technologies and demonstrate the viability of shared autonomy.\nBeep will leverage its experience in safely testing and monitoring autonomous mobility networks while gathering operational data and insights for the CASSI program and Cary.\n“Beep is honored to have been selected by NCDOT to bring innovative autonomous mobility solutions to Cary,” said Beep CEO Joe Moye.\nThese projects will enhance NCDOT’s understanding of shared autonomous mobility in practice and evolve the CASSI program as technology continues to advance.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Apple Wants Its Autonomous Apple Car to Drive Flawlessly in Full Darkness","slug":"apple-wants-its-autonomous-apple-car-to-drive-flawlessly-in-full-darkness","publishDate":"2023-03-15 17:30:29+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-16 14:30:53.436555","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The work on autonomous driving isn’t making the progress Apple hoped it would make, and as such, the Apple Car could launch with pedals and a steering wheel at first.\nDrivers will still be allowed to take full control of the vehicle at any time.Apple’s ambitious vehicle wouldn't see daylight earlier than 2025 .\nAn official announcement could be made this year or in 2024, but the car still needs at least two years to launch for the first customers.\nThe project is already in an advanced stage, with Apple currently involved in supply talks with various partners across the world.\nMost recently, Apple executives traveled to Korea to discuss battery supply deals.A beta version of the Apple Car could enter a limited test stage later this year, though Apple has so far remained completely tight-lipped on its plans for the automotive expansion.
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