FutureStructure Automation
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The Boring Company will construct a four-mile tunnel to connect a rail station with Ontario International Airport in the Los Angeles region. The tunnel will accommodate zero-emission and possibly autonomous vehicles. -
The COVID-19 health crisis has undoubtedly pushed companies toward automated processes and robotic systems. As the vaccine is rolled out, some worry workers may be permanently displaced as health restrictions loosen
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Zoox, the maker of a bidirectional autonomous taxi backed by the Internet retailer Amazon, unveiled the latest iteration of its driverless taxi earlier this week in Foster City, Calif.
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Smart Columbus is seeking 500 volunteers to test new traffic technology. The new tech alerts drivers to traffic signal changes, detect potential collisions with other vehicles, and alert them of school zones.
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The Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Transportation to grow AV technology through information-sharing and development of best-practices.
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The Office of Future Mobility and Electrification is set to become a catalyst of transportation innovation in the state. Trevor Pawl, a former executive at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, will lead that charge.
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The city plans to upgrade 97 signals across the city to make traffic flow more efficient. The new signals will utilize video detection to identify building traffic and will automate signal timing as needed, officials say.
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Autonomous vehicle technology is moving into areas like shared taxis, goods delivery and shuttle operations. Unlike some predictions about an AV in every garage, experts say the near-term looks quite different.
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On the opening day of the CoMotion conference in Miami, officials announced the launch of the CoMotion LAB MIAMI, which will focus on vetting new innovations around transportation technology across southern Florida.
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From pharmacies to agriculture, automation is becoming increasingly popular for companies looking for more efficient and reliable results. The pandemic has helped propel the technology forward.
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Even with the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, the self-driving car startup may have reason to expand. Earlier this month, it closed on a deal with Volkswagen on a $2.6 billion investment.
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted unanimously on June 2 to terminate 492 toll workers in favor of all-electronic tolling. While the move was billed as a safety precaution amid the pandemic, some are calling foul.
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The Ultimate Urban Circulator Program is being planned as an autonomous vehicle overhaul of the city’s 1980s-era Skyway monorail. Transportation officials have put out the call for qualifications to advance the project.
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PlanetM, the state’s mobility initiative and a division of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, has awarded more than $280,000 to efforts to accelerate future-facing robotics projects.
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A fleet of remote-operated scooters is being deployed and tested in Peachtree Corners, Ga. The pilot program was set to launch earlier this year, but the novel coronavirus delayed those plans.
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The city is now using automated license plate readers to enforce its parking rules. The readers will collect a photo of vehicle plates and GPS coordinates to better assist city staff with enforcement operations.
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Three school zones have been identified as sites for automated speed enforcement. The cameras will record license plate information of drivers going at least 15 miles per hour over the speed limit.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic will test cities long after it dissipates — especially where revenue is concerned. But for now, officials must choose between advancing efficiency and maintaining the status quo.
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As the coronavirus pandemic and the stay-home orders it prompted hold steady, the demand for food delivery robots has increased drastically. In Ann Arbor, companies are scrambling to expand their fleets.
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Pedestrians are wary of autonomous cars, but they trust traffic lights. Researchers suggest driverless cars could communicate directly with the signals to make their own actions more predictable.
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A fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles has been deployed in Fairfax, Va. Until now, a time when human interaction is discouraged to slow the spread of COVID-19, the robots have been regarded as novelty or convenience.
