Autonomous Vehicles

InDro Commander Streamlines Robotics Research and Development

A platform-agnostic module that can bolt on to pretty much any means of locomotion

Scott Simmie

 from 

InDro Robotics-

03 Oct, 2023

5 minutes read

Using the Nordic Distance Toolbox to measure the distance between short-range radios

Knowing the distance between two short-range transceivers is useful for many applications. Examples include proximity measurement for making sure people maintain a set distance apart for safety reasons, indoor navigation, and tracking items in a warehouse.

Pal Kastnes

 from 

Nordic Semiconductor-

15 Sep, 2023

5 minutes read

How On-Demand Manufacturing Powers Unmanned Logistic Vehicles Revolution

In this article, let’s delve into how on-demand manufacturing holds the potential to accelerate the development of unmanned logistic vehicles, leading to more efficient and agile industry practices.

Team RPWORLD

 from 

RPWORLD-

14 Sep, 2023

3 minutes read

Podcast: Can We Trust Self-Driving Cars?

In this episode, we discuss a joint effort between the Laboratory for Information and Decisions Systems and the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society at MIT to tackle the trust issue with autonomous vehicles.

Daniel Mitchell

 from 

The Next Byte-

Updated on 09 Aug, 2023

17 minutes read

Podcast: Blind Spot Begone! Cars and Robots Can Now See Around Corners

In this episode, we discuss a novel new approach for increasing the field of view of autonomous systems by leveraging reflections of blindspots on reflective bodies.

Daniel Mitchell

 from 

The Next Byte-

Updated on 26 Jul, 2023

13 minutes read

What is an Autonomous Vehicle: A Comprehensive Guide to its Engineering Principles and Applications

Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) are poised to revolutionize human transportation by making it more safe, comfortable, and reliable. From passenger travel to cargo transportation, AVs equipped with AI and sensors offer tremendous potential.

Transform multiple unmanned vehicles into connected fleet with new micro-cellular modem

CGConnect, its cellular micro-modem that uses 4G/5G networks to link any drone or robotic vehicle to Cloud Ground Control’s cloud-based drone fleet management platform, enabling live-streaming, command and control from a web browser.

Team Cloud Ground Control

 from 

Cloud Ground Control-

Updated on 27 Apr, 2023

2 minutes read

Printed Electronics: The Future is Thin, Flat, and Flexible

As part of TechBlick series on additive and printed electronics, Michael LeFebvre draws upon his four decades of industry experience to highlight 3 recent technical and application innovations impacting transparent 5G antennas, ADAS, and wearable therapy all based on printed & additive electronics

Khasha Ghaffarzadeh

 from 

TechBlick-

Updated on 02 Jun, 2023

8 minutes read

Driving Innovation: Harnessing IoT Potential in the Automotive Sector

The automotive industry undergoes a profound transformation through the IoT's power. Vehicle connectivity and autonomous driving redefine transportation, offering innovative opportunities. Embracing IoT's potential, our daily lives are poised for a significant shift in the automotive sector.

Podcast: Augmented Bad Drivers Turbocharge Autonomous Vehicle Development

In this episode, we delve into a game-changing approach developed by the University of Michigan, where 'simulated terrible drivers' in a mixed reality environment are used to drastically cut the time and cost of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) safety testing.

Farbod Moghaddam

 from 

The Next Byte-

Updated on 25 May, 2023

Using reflections to see the world from new points of view

A new computer vision system turns any shiny object into a camera of sorts, enabling an observer to see around corners or beyond obstructions.

Supercomputers to Control Cars of the Future

The CeCaS research project creates processors, interfaces and system architectures for highly automated networked vehicles - KIT develops hardware accelerators and benchmarking software

Dr Felix Mescoli

 from 

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology-

Updated on 07 May, 2023

3 minutes read

Lidar SLAM: How It Works, Key Algorithms, and How to Implement It

Lidar SLAM lets a robot, vehicle, or handheld scanner map an unknown space while tracking its own position inside it. This guide discusses the processing pipeline, compares nine lidar SLAM and odometry algorithms, from GMapping to lidar-inertial and neural methods, and shows how to choose sensors

Designing C-V2X Communication Systems: Key Engineering Considerations and Best Practices

Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology is transforming the transportation industry by enabling advanced communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and other road users. This breakthrough technology has the potential to improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and support the development of autonomous vehicles.

Lidar vs Radar: Key Differences, Specs and Uses in Autonomous Driving and Speed Enforcement

Lidar measures distance with laser light; radar with radio waves. This guide compares the two technologies using published figures for wavelength, range, resolution, velocity, weather, and cost, and discusses suitable applications for each.