Open CDA (Cooperative Driving Automation)
Current autonomous driving simulation platforms that support scene rendering and traffic simulation mainly concentrate on single-vehicle intelligence; therefore, developing and testing Cooperative Driving Automation applications (e.g., cooperative perception, platooning, signalized […]
Inclusive Design of Autonomous Vehicles: A Public Dialogue
The U.S. Access Board presented a series of virtual events entitled “Inclusive Design of Autonomous Vehicles: A Public Dialogue” in March and April 2021 for the purpose of exchanging facts […]
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) and VWGoA release national survey results of older adults’ perceptions of self-driving ride hailing services
In 2015, more than 85% of adults aged 65-84 and nearly 70% of adults aged 85 and older were licensed to drive. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Tech 101: Autonomous machinery
While the construction industry’s adoption of driverless equipment has been slow, the technology is beginning to make inroads with contractors. Construction Dive’s Tech 101 series provides quick, top-line information about […]
Meet the Inclusive Design Challenge Semifinalists: University of Maine
Semifinalist Team: University of Maine Proposal Title: Autonomous Vehicle Assistant (Ava): Ride-hailing and localization for the future of accessible mobility Proposal Summary: This team will work to develop “Ava”, the […]
Meet the Inclusive Design Challenge Semifinalists: Waymo
Semifinalist Team: Waymo Proposal Title: AV Wayfinding Proposal Summary: Waymo’s existing ride-hailing service already integrates inclusive design features, including the option to minimize walking time when ordering a trip, turn-by-turn […]
Meet the Inclusive Design Challenge Semifinalists: University of Kansas
Semifinalist Team: University of Kansas Proposal Title: Optimizing Highly Automated Driving Systems for People with Cognitive Disabilities Proposal Summary: The goal of this project is to develop innovative ADS designs […]
Meet the Inclusive Design Challenge Semifinalists: Purdue University
Semifinalist Team: Purdue University Proposal Title: Efficient, Accessible and Safe Interaction in a Real Integrated Design Environment for Riders with disabilities (EASI RIDER) Proposal Summary: The team will work to […]
Meet the Inclusive Design Challenge Semifinalists: Foresight Augmented Reality
Semifinalist Team: Foresight Augmented Reality Proposal Title: Accessibility for Sensory Disabilities and Aging Populations Traveling on Automated Vehicles Proposal Summary: This team will address the problem of locating an ADS-DV, […]
Meet the Inclusive Design Challenge Semifinalists: May Mobility &UMTRI
Semifinalist Team: May Mobility & University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) Proposal Title: Independent Safety for Wheelchair Users in AVs Proposal Summary: For this project, the research team will […]