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AUVSI Statement in Response to NHTSA SGO Data Release

Arlington, Va. - Earlier today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released data collected under its Standing General Order (SGO), and the information underscores the strong safety record of the autonomous goods movement industry.   Increasing safety is the core mission of every AUVSI member company. 42,915 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, a 10%... Continue reading

AUTOMATED GOODS MOVEMENT SUMMIT 2022

The movement of goods by autonomous vehicle systems is influenced by many factors: from public policy and law enforcement, to staffing the autonomous vehicle fleet of the future, and then outfitting it with an effective technology stack that affords safety.  The day shaped out with an exhaustive exploration of these and many other topics important... Continue reading

Wisk Aero Partners with Long Beach to Make AAM a Reality in Southern California

Safety, Sustainability and Efficiency Top Agenda at Velodyne Lidar’s World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology

Velodyne Lidar announced its fourth annual World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology, which will focus on advancing safety, sustainability and efficiency. The summit will look at how autonomous technology is changing and shaping automotive and industrial sectors, and helping create sustainable and efficient infrastructure. SAN JOSE, Calif. (October 7, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq:... Continue reading

Velodyne Lidar’s Intelligent Infrastructure Solution Selected for Major Deployment in University of California, Irvine Smart Cities Initiative

SAN JOSE, Calif. (September 28, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced its Intelligent Infrastructure solution has been selected by the HORIBA Institute for Mobility and Connectivity2 (HIMaC2) in the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Samueli School of Engineering. HIMaC2 plans to equip 25 intersections at UCI and the adjacent City of... Continue reading

COX AUTOMOTIVE MOBILITY AND ARIZONA’S INSTITUTE OF AUTOMATED MOBILITY WORK TO ADVANCE AUTOMATED VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT AND SAFETY

PHOENIX, AZ (August 10, 2021) — Cox Automotive Mobility, a division of Cox Automotive committed to advancing the world’s fleets to serve the next generation, will be joining the Institute of Automated Mobility (IAM), a public-private consortium established by Governor Ducey in 2018 to shape the future of transportation safety, science and policy. The collaboration... Continue reading

Exponent Collaborates with the Institute of Automated Mobility

Engineering Partnership Develops Evaluation Metrics and Methods for Automated Vehicles Researchers have long believed that it’s only a matter of time before automated vehicles become a regular feature on city streets, freeways, and interstates. However, fundamental data and regulatory requirements are still playing catch up with the industry’s technological capabilities and the estimated $7 trillion... Continue reading

Reliable Localization Enables AV Integration

AUVSI and SAE International recently teamed up to host the first Business of Automated Mobility Forum, bringing together industry leaders and experts from across the automated mobility industry to develop guiding strategies for success. During the Forum, panelists discussed how transportation technologies and systems are evolving at a rapid pace and could lead to a variety... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.