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1. Waabi and Uber Freight partner to accelerate autonomous trucking

• • Autonomous trucking startup Waabi is entering a 10-year strategic partnership with Uber Freight.
  • Waabi will commit billions of miles of driverless capacity to the Uber Freight network.
  • The partnership starts with commercial pilots between Dallas and Houston using Waabi’s test fleet.
  • Waabi plans to move to a “Driver-as-a-Service” model where carriers buy trucks with Waabi’s Driver and access the Uber Freight marketplace.
  • The partnership focuses on integrating software systems for network optimization, load bundling, sustainability, and data benefits.
  • Both companies aim to understand how autonomous vehicles (AVs) will impact supply chains through 5-10 year pilot programs with shippers.
  • While initial tests will have safety drivers, the goal is to transition to fully autonomous driving.
  • Uber Freight is playing a long-term game, anticipating exponential growth when AVs become fully autonomous.

2. Aurrigo and Changi’s autonomous collaboration

• • Aurrigo, a UK-based company, is partnering with Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to trial and develop autonomous ground support equipment (eGSE) for baggage transport.
  • Aurrigo’s autonomous vehicles, Auto-Dolly and Auto-DollyTug, pick up baggage containers (ULDs) and transport them between the terminal and aircraft, autonomously navigating airside roads.
  • The partnership aims to demonstrate the value of autonomous technology in ground handling and address labor shortages in the aviation industry.
  • Aurrigo’s vehicles have collision-avoidance technology, operate in all weather conditions, and can work when it’s unsafe for personnel.
  • The partnership focuses on safety, simulation testing, and phased implementation of autonomous vehicles.

3. 42dot certified to International Car Safety Standards

• • Hyundai Motor Group’s software center, 42dot, has obtained ISO 26262 certification for its autonomous driving technology development process.
  • ISO 26262 is an international standard for automotive functional safety, established to prevent accidents caused by electrical and electronic system failures in vehicles.
  • The certification covers the entire development process, including safety-related autonomous driving functions, hardware, software, and high-performance vehicle computers.
  • 42dot aims to develop Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) D-rated electronic products, signifying the highest level of safety assessment for automotive electronics.
  • The certification enhances the credibility of 42dot’s autonomous vehicle technology, ensuring low risk of failure or malfunction.
  • 42dot has also received other international standard certifications, including ‘ISO 21434’ for cybersecurity and ‘ISO 27001’ for information protection.
  • The focus is on creating software-driven vehicles (SDVs) based on electric vehicles (EVs) with safety and trust at the forefront.

4. Veovo adds lidar technology to smart airport platform

• • Veovo has enhanced its smart airport platform with lidar technology to improve airport situational awareness and people flow management.
  • The lidar technology covers both indoor and outdoor areas, operates in low-light conditions, and adapts to various airport layouts.
  • It anonymously measures passengers and tracks moving objects like luggage and vehicles.
  • The lidar technology integrates with Veovo’s cloud-based analytics platform and other sensors, creating a dynamic ecosystem.
  • Veovo’s platform, powered by machine learning, provides real-time data on queues, passenger movements, and future behavior, aiding in resource allocation and enhancing passenger experiences.
  • Veovo has over 120 airport customers worldwide, with a presence in several countries.

5. City of Helena contracts a company to scan its sidewalks

• • The City of Helena has contracted a company to scan sidewalks to assess ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance.
  • A vehicle with Tectonic branding and a LiDAR system will scan the city’s sidewalks and right-of-way areas.
  • The LiDAR technology captures data on sidewalks, curb ramps, bike lanes, road striping, and more.
  • Data collected will only include publicly viewable infrastructure from the right-of-way (ROW) and will not disrupt traffic.
  • The measurements and scans will help assess ADA compliance and create an inventory of assets.
  • Areas requiring repairs will be identified in the City’s ADA Transition Plan for future construction.
  • The project schedule may change due to factors like utility projects, weather, events, and unforeseen circumstances.