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USPS Seeks Self-Driving Delivery Vehicles, Requests Industry Input
The U.S. Postal Service on Friday posted a request for information, seeking market feedback about autonomous vehicle technologies that the agency could use on its fleet of delivery vans. The USPS said in its FedBizOpps notice that it is looking into the possibility of fielding delivery vehicles that can safely drive themselves along a postal route while an operator sorts mail onboard.
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DOT Eyes Firms, Universities for AI-Based Autonomous Drone R&D
The Department of Transportation has commenced a market research effort to identify companies and universities that can develop artificial intelligence tools to facilitate autonomous operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
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General Dynamics, Three Other Companies Pitch Autonomous Land Vehicles for Army, Marines
Four firms have submitted proposals to address the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Cops‘ intent to further apply autonomy and robotics to warfighting, Army Times reported Wednesday. General Dynamics proposed its Multi-Utility Tactical Transport or MUTT eight-wheeler, which uses a flatbed configuration, while Polaris is pitching its MRZR X, a four-wheeled vehicle designed for all […] More
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Argus Cyber Security, Renesas Electronics Develop Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Cybersecurity System
Argus Cyber Security and Renesas Electronics have integrated their respective offerings to develop a new security system designed to keep connected and autonomous vehicles safe from potential cyber attacks. The Argus Connectivity Protection and Argus Lifespan Protection systems were merged with the Renesas R-Car H3 system-on-chip automotive computing platform to help mitigate potential threats to vulnerable attack […] More
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DoD Taps Autonomous Solutions to Develop AI, Machine Learning Tech for Driverless Vehicles
Autonomous Solutions Inc. has secured additional funds from the Defense Department to further develop artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies designed to manage the behavior and mobility of autonomous vehicles. ASI said Thursday it supports two other ongoing government-run programs that aim to build machine learning systems such as obstacle classification, light detection and ranging camera fusion […] More
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Doug Davis: Intel Seeks Collaboration With DOT Secretary Elaine Chao to Spur Transport Innovation
Doug Davis, senior vice president and general manager of Intel‘s automated driving group, has said Elaine Chao’s appointment as transportation secretary presents an opportunity for the government and industry to collaborate to maintain U.S. edge in vehicle automation and smart infrastructure. Davis wrote in an article published Friday that Intel aims to work with Chao, the Transportation Department and […] More
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CH2M to Help Nevada Establish New Autonomous Vehicle Policy Framework
CH2M has been selected to help Nevada’s Transportation Department develop a vision and policy framework for autonomous vehicle and connected vehicle programs in the state. CH2M said Tuesday the new framework will work to establish policy, standards and legislation to be integrated with the state’s political environment in a push to establish the state of Nevada’s capacity […] More
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Battelle Supports Ohio Bid for USDOT Grant on Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Research
The Transportation Department has awarded a $6 million grant to a Battelle-backed team for a dedicated short-range communications system in central Ohio to support testing and research on connected and autonomous vehicles. Battelle said Thursday it has helped build the winning bid from the Dublin, Marysville and Union counties in Ohio to secure the grant to expand fiber optics and smart mobility technologies […] More
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DHS, Washington State Agency Help Launch National Cyber Security Awareness Event
The Department of Homeland Security, Washington State office of cybersecurity and National Cyber Security Alliance will hold a public cyber preparedness and cybersecurity event from Oct. 4 to 5 in support of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2016. The two-day event will kick off this year’s NCSAM and focus on topics such as drones and autonomous vehicles, emergency management of critical […] More
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Deloitte Fellows: USPS Has Savings Opportunity With Autonomous Vehicle Tech
The U.S. Postal Service stands to save money from having fewer truck accidents and more fuel efficient vehicles if the agency takes advantage of automated car technology, according to a commentary posted on Nextgov. Samra Kasim and Matt Caccavale, senior consultants and GovLab innovation fellows at Deloitte & Touche LLP, write the agency has more […] More