Autonomous Mobility | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/autonomous-mobility/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:02:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Autonomous Mobility | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/hot-topics/autonomous-mobility/ 32 32 Robotaxi challenges: is Waymo the last man standing? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/robotaxi-challenges-is-waymo-the-last-man-standing/ Mon, 27 May 2024 06:50:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=419936 Regulators are becoming increasingly prescriptive as to what driverless vehicles can do and what rules they will have to follow. By Ian Henry

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]]> rFpro: vehicle simulation needs to speak the same language https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/rfpro-vehicle-simulators-need-to-speak-the-same-language/ Wed, 22 May 2024 06:02:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=418747 Simulation is becoming a valuable automotive R&D resource, but the industry may struggle to achieve strong results without collaboration. By Will Girling

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]]> What is the true value of partial automation systems? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-is-the-true-value-of-partial-automation-systems/ Fri, 17 May 2024 06:54:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=418671 Some automotive industry safety analysts believe partial vehicle automation brings no safety benefits, yet investment is set to continue. By Will Girling

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]]> The power behind autonomous cars: time series data and AI https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/the-power-behind-autonomous-cars-time-series-data-and-ai/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:39:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414944 Evan Kaplan explores multiple applications of time series data in the automotive space

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]]> Could HW/SW integration fully unlock Level 4 AVs? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-hw-sw-integration-fully-unlock-level-4-avs/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:10:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415885 By integrating hardware and software from the ground up, AV developers may be able to resolve safety, cost, and time to market issues. By Will Girling

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]]> High-speed autonomy: can racing plug the gap? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/high-speed-autonomy-can-racing-plug-the-gap/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:21:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=415131 The Indy Autonomous Challenge draws on a strong racing heritage and leading universities to speed AV commercialisation. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Processing advances: living on the edge of next-level AVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/processing-advances-living-on-the-edge-of-next-level-avs/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:01:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414356 To realise autonomous driving, the industry needs deep learning models efficient enough to run on existing hardware, writes Yonatan Geifman

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]]> Could universal software stacks make AVs mainstream in 2024? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-universal-software-stacks-make-avs-mainstream-in-2024/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:31:30 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414470 A software stack capable of leveraging similarities in autonomy between different vehicles could supercharge the AV sector’s development. By Will Girling

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]]> Tactility sensors could resolve self-driving safety concerns https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/autonomous-mobility-articles/tactility-sensors-could-resolve-self-driving-safety-concerns/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:55:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=414701 A human driver does not solely rely on visual perception while driving, and neither should a self-driving vehicle. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Could virtual AV testing finally unlock SAE Level 4 and 5? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-virtual-av-testing-finally-unlock-sae-level-4-and-5/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:03:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=413866 Virtual sensor hardware developed by Ansys could enable AV companies to scale operations quickly and cost-efficiently using simulations. By Will Girling

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]]> What are the top tech trends for 2024? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-are-the-top-tech-trends-for-2024/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:32:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412491 From autonomous vehicles to hydrogen-powered cars and V2X, Igor Valandro shares his view of the pivotal trends for 2024

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]]> Are investors, regulators, and the public losing trust in AVs? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/are-investors-regulators-and-the-public-losing-trust-in-avs/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:39:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412433 Traffic incidents involving autonomous vehicles and an inability to balance safety, cost and coverage is putting the sector in jeopardy. By Will Girling

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]]> Experience vs headlines: what shapes trust in AVs? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/experience-vs-headlines-what-shapes-trust-in-avs/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:17:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=412235 Motional’s latest Consumer Mobility Report sheds light on the public perception of autonomous vehicles. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> There is no autonomous future without public trust https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/there-is-no-autonomous-future-without-public-trust/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 07:25:49 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410567 The AV ecosystem needs to join forces to educate the public about the technology, and establish a meaningful public engagement strategy. By Katelyn Davis and Tara Andringa

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]]> AV patent data illuminates tech landscape https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/av-patent-data-illuminates-tech-landscape/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:07:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410905 Patents serve as a proxy of innovation and indicate which technologies are attracting investment. Megan Lampinen hears more

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]]> UK autonomous vehicles deployment takes a step forward https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/uk-autonomous-vehicles-deployment-takes-a-step-forward/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:37:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=410433 The King's Speech promise of an Automated Vehicles Bill could be an industry landmark, writes Sarah Riding

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]]> Autonomous mining vehicles could help yield 20% more lithium https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/autonomous-mining-vehicles-could-help-yield-20-more-lithium/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:23:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=409789 Retrofitting heavy duty vehicles for automation could allow mining specialists to make significant gains and savings. By Lee Monks

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]]> Research suggests AV pedestrian detection systems are biased https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/research-suggests-av-pedestrian-detection-systems-are-biased/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:16:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=407828 A study from King’s College London has identified a seldom discussed AI issue that places some pedestrians at greater risk than others. By Will Girling

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]]> Steer-by-wire must target the driving experience before ADAS  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/steer-by-wire-must-target-the-driving-experience-before-adas/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:06:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=408423 While steer-by-wire could pave the way for better ADAS, its adoption hinges on replicating a natural steering feel for drivers. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Advanced ride control could make autonomous driving safer https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/autonomous-mobility-articles/advanced-ride-control-could-make-autonomous-driving-safer/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:03:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=407968 A new safety-focussed active suspension system could mean mass autonomous travel is more feasible. By Lee Monks

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