Vehicle teleoperation – Three basic models and their limitations
Vehicle teleoperation is a capability that enables a human operator at a control station to control and operate a vehicle in a remote location...
How long do we need to wait to buy a self-driving car?
Many research organizations and companies like Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Continental Automotive Systems, Autoliv, Bosch, Nissan, Toyota, Audi, Volvo, Vislab, Oxford, and Google have developed...
Self-driving trucks will transform the future of the trucking industry
The trucking industry is one of the most lucrative businesses worldwide and helps keep the U.S economy afloat. It’s responsible for transporting 70 percent...
Autonomous buses for public transport: Pros and cons
Autonomous buses typically work similarly to conventional buses but with the added benefit of operating without a human driver. They typically operate on a...
Autonomous taxi services – What to expect in 10 years
Taxis are an important part of modern public transportation. A vast majority of customers use this opportunity-based mobility for private journeys. Taxis are primarily...
Autonomous school buses for children – Pros and cons
Unfortunately, school bus accidents can be a significant risk to the safety of children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between...
Autonomous vehicle (AV) security – Risk mitigation strategies
Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is set to revolutionize how people and goods move within communities and across the country. Over 80 companies are reportedly...
Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for factory floors: Key driving factors
The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market has been heavily driven by logistics customers. So much so that the image of an AMR gliding round...
Six reasons to ban lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS)
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS), often referred to as "killer robots," are a new class of weapons that utilize sensors and algorithms to autonomously...
From diesel to electric trucks – A big step towards autonomous trucking
The ongoing need to transport goods means the trucking industry will be booming for some time. The sector is responsible for transporting 70% of...
Crimes enabled by autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicles are a relatively new technology that promises to deliver many benefits, including travel comfort, improved safety, and reduced road accidents and deaths...
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) explained
Telematics is a general term used to refer any telecommunication devices, from GPS systems to navigation systems, responsible for sending, receiving, and storing information...
