Pyka, the global leader in autonomous electric aviation technology, unveiled the latest addition to its fleet of purpose-built industrial aircraft; the Pelican Cargo.\n\"Pelican Cargo is the world's largest zero-emission cargo airplane and the first autonomous vehicle of its class.\nMichael Norcia, Chief Executive Officer, PykaMichael Norcia, Chief Executive Officer, Pyka says: \"Pelican Cargo will have a significant positive impact on people's lives.\n\"Welcoming the Pelican Cargo aircraft into our fleet will enable us to continue on our mission of solving complex logistical and operational challenges with tailored drone services.\nWe know a thing or two about drones and in our eyes, the Pelican Cargo is the most advanced product in its payload class on the market.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Autonomous steering system keeps human drivers engaged","slug":"autonomous-steering-system-keeps-human-drivers-engaged","publishDate":"2023-01-31 07:02:20+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:32:38.008946","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Researchers from EPFL and JTEKT Corporation have developed an automated driving system based on the concept of ‘collaborative steering’, which aims to increase transportation safety, efficiency, and comfort by encouraging active interaction between autonomous vehicles and their human drivers.\nAutonomous driving technologies have already been integrated into many mass-produced vehicles, providing human drivers with steering assistance in tasks like centering a vehicle in its lane.\nNow, researchers from the lab have collaborated with Japanese steering system supplier JTEKT Corporation to develop and successfully road-test a haptics-based automated driving system that integrates different modes of human-robot interaction.\n“That’s why we wanted to actively improve driver engagement through automation.”The researchers’ system achieves this thanks to three functionalities: interaction, arbitration, and inclusion.\nThe researchers specifically tested drivers’ experiences of steering smoothness and lane-changing ease, and their results confirmed the system’s significant potential for increasing comfort and reducing effort for drivers through collaborative steering.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Japanese town set to OK country's first 'level-4' autonomous vehicles","slug":"japanese-town-set-to-ok-country-s-first-level-4-autonomous-vehicles","publishDate":"2023-01-31 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:30:56.669665","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The town of Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture, known for its ancient Zen Buddhist temple, is set to become the first place in the country to adopt a new type of autonomous self-driving vehicle, hoping to pioneer investment in what could become an important future technology.\nAccording to the transport ministry, “level-4” self-driving autonomous vehicles are slated to begin operating in the town from fiscal 2023, which starts in April, marking the first time for authorities in Japan to give the go-ahead for such a project.\nAutonomous vehicles are expected to become an essential means of transportation in regions of the country where public transport is becoming increasingly scarce.\nThe town, which considers itself to be at the forefront of offering solutions, will aim to identify and solve operational issues for the widespread adoption of driverless technology.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Mercedes-Benz beats Elon Musk and Tesla to 'full self-driving' crown with automated car","slug":"mercedes-benz-beats-elon-musk-and-tesla-to-full-self-driving-crown-with-automated-car","publishDate":"2023-01-30 16:35:06+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:30:55.308727","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Mercedes-Benz drivers could get their hands on a technology that Elon Musk has literally been promising for years—and before Tesla drivers.\nThe German car company has just announced plans to introduce 'Level 3' self-driving in Nevada by the end of this year.\nThe firm's 'Drive Pilot' system means drivers will be able to watch movies, play videogames, and browse the Internet while the car handles 'all aspects' of driving.\nThe self-driving system will also only work on roads up to 40 mph.\nIt's priced at $5,300 for the S-Class and $8,000 for the Mercedes EQS models, compared to the $15,000 Tesla charges for a less capable system.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Apple Reportedly Filed Patents for Adjustable Tinted Windows for Semi and Fully Autonomous Vehicles","slug":"apple-reportedly-filed-patents-for-adjustable-tinted-windows-for-semi-and-fully-autonomous-vehicles","publishDate":"2023-01-31 03:57:28-05:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:30:54.509402","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"As tech aficionados patiently wait for the official reveal of the Apple Car, new details have emerged regarding patents and trademarks filed.\nMost recently, Patently Apple reported that Apple has filed two new patents for its secretive Project Titan, relating to “adjustable tinting windows.” Earlier this month, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office published patent applications from Apple that are specifically related to adjustable exterior lighting systems for future semi and fully autonomous vehicles.\nAccording to the patent, Apple is seeking adjustable windows that may feature adjustable layers including for tinting, reflectivity or even haze.\nWith the ability to adjust window tinting, it gives the passengers the ability to modify their level of privacy in various degrees of enhancement.\nIn one of Apple’s first patent applications for this, it filed nine patent claims regarding a “Guest-Host Liquid Crystal Device” which appears to correlate with the adjustable reflectivity for windows and mirrors.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"The autonomous vehicle timeline","slug":"the-autonomous-vehicle-timeline","publishDate":"2023-01-31 10:01:43+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:30:53.049209","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The headlines from five years ago promised wild and wonderful developments on the self-driving front.\nRemember when GM was to launch a widespread public ride-share fleet of fully autonomous cars by 2019?\nA hefty dose of reality soon sent players back-peddling as it became apparently just how hard it was to perfect a vehicle that could drive in all conditions, everywhere.\nAutomotive World takes a closer look at some of them, as well as an update on the projected timelines for more ambitious visions.\nIn this report:‘Special report: The autonomous vehicle timeline’ presents insight from:
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Asia's Biggest EXPO on Connected, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles to be held on 13-14 April in Bengaluru","slug":"asia-s-biggest-expo-on-connected-autonomous-and-electric-vehicles-to-be-held-on-13-14-april-in-bengaluru","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:30:51.726523","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"| TOI AutoNoida - Business Wire India Asia's biggest exhibition of connected, autonomous and electric vehicles , CAEV EXPO 2023 , will be held on 13th and 14th of April 2023 in KTPO (Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation), Bengaluru.\nAn expo like CAEV is a great platform for connecting the Indian ecosystem in the Connected Mobility space to help accelerate the advancements.\n\"\"In this decade of challenge and transition for the automotive industry, CAEV EXPO 2023 focuses on all the right topics such as sustainable mobility, connected vehicles and many more.\nBetween now and 2030, we hope to see widespread adoption of clean energy technologies specially electric vehicles.\nCAEV EXPO is focusing on very relevant topics of connected, autonomous & electric vehicles that are equally important to industry as well as consumers.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"GlobalData : Alibaba exploring opportunities in autonomous logistic distribution with new self-driving plans in China, says GlobalData","slug":"globaldata-alibaba-exploring-opportunities-in-autonomous-logistic-distribution-with-new-self-driving-plans-in-china-says-globaldata","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2021-06-11 14:31:07.385699","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Self-driving is emerging as a core technology with various stakeholders such as technology and automotive companies teaming up to bring their autonomous vehicles to the market for various application.\n'With the plans to bring in self-driving trucks for logistics application, Alibaba would make a leap in China autonomous vehicle market for commercial application.\nCompanies across the globe are working on reviving logistics with driverless deliveries via drones and autonomous vehicles.\nAlibaba is well-capable to develop, supply and use its autonomous technology.\nIt has the potential to reform the future logistics and last-mile delivery in China with a new autonomous logistic distribution environment.
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