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u-blox, a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has strengthened its contribution to the NVIDIA® Jetson™ and NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion™ platforms as part of its strategic growth initiative around high-precision positioning within the industrial and automotive markets. u-blox has joined the NVIDIA Jetson Partner Ecosystem, which delivers the power of modern AI for autonomous machines and other edge AI applications across all industrial markets. u-blox’s industry-leading high-precision positioning solutions combine multi-constellation, multi-band GNSS RTK receivers with reliable GNSS corrections to deliver centimeter-level accuracy localizations in real time for the end device. Designed to be accessible and effortless to use, engineers in the ecosystem can quickly develop and deploy AI-powered autonomous mobile robots, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), precision agriculture equipment, and other autonomous machines that can perceiv

Are you a researcher working on connected and automated vehicle technologies? Get a preview of our journal's newest issue below to stay up to date on the latest developments in the field! The SAE International Journal of Connected and Automated Vehicles—co-led by Editors-in-Chief, Daniel Watzenig and Terry Fruehling—furthers the state of the art of engineering research by promoting high-quality theoretical and applied investigations in the arena of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) in on-road, off-road, and aerial operational environments. The journal seeks to further these goals by publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles that showcase strong theoretical and empirical contributions and findings to the body of engineering knowledge surrounding various facets of the lifecycle treatment (design, modeling, controlling, testing, demonstration, and experimentation) of connected and automated vehicles with an emphasis on the system perspective. The latest issue includes eight articles on topics like predictive strategies for traffic control, vehicle safety functions, vehicle platooning, and pedestrian behavior prediction, and more! Also included is a #openaccess article by researchers from Theresianische Militärakademie in Austria and Charles Sturt University in Australia titled, "Conceptualizing an Urban Operations Vehicle within a Comprehensive Research and Development Program." In their article, they document the development for a concept uncrewed military vehicle for urban or subterranean operation, and define the parameters for creating a prototype vehicle of this kind. We encourage everyone to check out this latest issue below, or access the full issue on SAE Mobilus: https://sae.to/48VdT99 #AVs #autonomousvehicles #research

#mobileye shuts down its lidar development program . While demand for car safety (ADAS) chips is on the rise autonomous vehicles are just not happening. Besides the fact that the technology simply does not work well (unless its a bright sunny day on known roads) also the environmental argument for electric cars does not hold. This is for 2 main reasons; first, electric car batteries rely heavily on minerals that are mined in the Congo using slave labor and are catastrophically contaminating the environment. Mining can be much cleaner if done in the west but I don't see environmental activists supporting Cobalt mining in the US. Second is that even in the best case scenario replacing the global car fleet with electric vehicles will take at least 100 years.

Point One Navigation Enables Fast Development of cm-Accurate Smart GNSS Antenna Systems For decades, Calian antennas have been a household name in geospatial positioning. Under their former name, Tallysman Wireless, Calian’s products have long provided highly accurate, interference-free data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) for applications as varied as precision agriculture and autonomous vehicles. In this case study, readers will learn about what led Calian to integrate Point One Navigation’s Polaris RTK Correction Service into their latest antenna release — bringing the industry-leading RTK corrections solution directly to their customers with unprecedented ease. Read it here Calian: The Power of Plug-and-Play RTK https://lnkd.in/drVNnAJr Due to the limitations of GNSS, even the cleanest signal can be off by a meter or two, requiring additional corrections to achieve true precision. By using RTK, positioning accuracy can be improved to about one centimeter. Read the article here - Electronics for Engineers Magazine - https://lnkd.in/dtdX-KYs #RTK #PointOneNavigation #Geospatial #GNSS #SmartGNSSAntenna #AgTech #ConstructionTech #PolarisNetwork

Emerging Technologies in Traffic Engineering The advent of emerging technologies is revolutionizing traffic engineering, transforming how we manage and optimize urban mobility. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are poised to reduce congestion and enhance road safety by minimizing human error and improving traffic flow through coordinated movements. Smart traffic signals, equipped with sensors and AI, adapt in real-time to traffic conditions, reducing wait times and improving intersection efficiency. Connected infrastructure, including Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, allows vehicles to interact with traffic lights, road signs, and each other, facilitating smoother and safer travel. These advancements not only promise to enhance the efficiency and reliability of our transport systems but also contribute significantly to reducing environmental impacts by optimizing routes and minimizing idle times. As these technologies continue to evolve, they hold the potential to fundamentally reshape urban landscapes, making cities smarter, more sustainable, and more livable. #traffic engineering #sydney

Point One Navigation Enables Fast Development of cm-Accurate Smart GNSS Antenna Systems For decades, Calian antennas have been a household name in geospatial positioning. Under their former name, Tallysman Wireless, Calian’s products have long provided highly accurate, interference-free data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) for applications as varied as precision agriculture and autonomous vehicles. In this case study, readers will learn about what led Calian to integrate Point One Navigation’s Polaris RTK Correction Service into their latest antenna release — bringing the industry-leading RTK corrections solution directly to their customers with unprecedented ease. Read it here Calian: The Power of Plug-and-Play RTK https://lnkd.in/dSdFrNG6 Due to the limitations of GNSS, even the cleanest signal can be off by a meter or two, requiring additional corrections to achieve true precision. By using RTK, positioning accuracy can be improved to about one centimeter. Read the article here - Electronics for Engineers Magazine - https://lnkd.in/dpcD6-y6 #RTK #PointOneNavigation #Geospatial #GNSS #SmartGNSSAntenna #AgTech #ConstructionTech #PolarisNetwork

February 7, 2023 /NS State University /Matt Shipman --In a groundbreaking move, transportation engineers at North Carolina State University are advocating for the introduction of a "white light" signal at traffic intersections, aimed at optimizing traffic flow and improving efficiency, particularly for autonomous vehicles (#AVs). This innovative concept, detailed in a recent study published in #IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, utilizes distributed computing to coordinate traffic movement, with promising results in computational simulations. The proposed "white phase" concept integrates seamlessly with existing traffic signal systems, with red and green lights retaining their conventional meanings of stop and go, respectively. The introduction of the white light serves as a signal for AVs to coordinate their movement, allowing for smoother traffic flow through intersections. Human drivers are instructed to follow the vehicle in front of them, ensuring orderly progression through the intersection. Crucially, the white phase concept leverages the communication capabilities of AVs, enabling wireless communication between vehicles and the traffic signal system. When a sufficient number of AVs approach the intersection, the white light is activated, indicating coordinated AV movement. In scenarios where the majority of vehicles are manually operated, the traffic signal reverts to the traditional signal pattern. The study's lead author, Ali Hajbabaie, emphasizes the importance of incorporating the white light concept to provide clarity to human drivers approaching intersections. The distributed computing approach employed in the concept enhances efficiency and resilience, minimizing potential communication failures and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Simulation results demonstrate the positive impact of AVs on traffic flow, with the white phase further enhancing efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. As the percentage of AVs increases at white phase intersections, the benefits become more pronounced, with significant reductions in delays observed. While widespread adoption of the distributed computing approach and installation of new traffic lights may not be immediate, Hajbabaie suggests that elements of the white phase concept could be implemented with minor modifications. Pilot projects in specific settings, such as ports with high volumes of commercial vehicle traffic, offer opportunities to test and refine the approach. The study, authored by Ramin Niroumand and co-authored by Leila Hajibabai, underscores the potential of the white phase concept to revolutionize traffic management and enhance the integration of AVs into existing transportation infrastructure. #trafficsignals #transportation #urbanmobility #trafficflow #autonomousvehicles image source: pixabay@staboslaw

The investment in autonomous vehicles (AVs) continues, fueled by public interest and ongoing developments in sensor technology, LiDAR, and more. While L2 autonomy is the current leader, competition for higher levels is fierce, particularly in Europe. This makes the upcoming Autonomous Vehicles 2024 Online Webinar Series unmissable! Join the industry leaders on May 22nd for an all-new condensed agenda covering the hottest topics in AVs. Register for FREE and learn about the evolutionary steps towards full autonomy: https://hubs.la/Q02wb6zm0

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐍𝐒𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 🚘 🚨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: For Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) plays a pivotal role. This technology, which includes systems like GPS (Global Positioning System), GLONASS, #Galileo, and #BeiDou, provides crucial location and timing information necessary for the operation of these advanced automotive systems. 𝟏. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐍𝐒𝐒 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬: *𝑃𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑁𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: GNSS enables precise positioning and navigation, allowing vehicles to determine their exact location and plan routes effectively. *𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑦𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: GNSS provides highly accurate timing synchronization, essential for coordinating various systems within ADAS and AVs. 𝟐. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐍𝐒𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬: *𝑆𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑠: The GNSS constellation provides signals to vehicles, allowing them to determine their position. *𝑂𝑛𝑏𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟: The receiver in the vehicle processes the satellite signals to determine the vehicle's position and timing information. *𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑂𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑆𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑠: GNSS is often integrated with other sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, and radar to enhance the vehicle's perception capabilities. 𝟑. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐍𝐒𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬: *𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝐾𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒: GNSS helps vehicles stay within their lanes by providing accurate positioning information. *𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐴𝑣𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒: GNSS can be used to detect potential collisions and alert the vehicle to take evasive action. *𝐴𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔: In fully autonomous vehicles, GNSS is crucial for determining the vehicle's position and planning its route. 𝟒. 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬: *𝑀𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐿𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: GNSS is used to create detailed maps and localize vehicles within those maps. *𝐹𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡: GNSS enables efficient fleet management by tracking vehicle locations and optimizing routes. *𝐸𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒: GNSS helps emergency responders locate and reach vehicles in distress quickly. 𝟓. 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: As ADAS and AV technology continues to evolve, GNSS will play an increasingly important role. Future advancements may include enhanced positioning accuracy, improved signal reliability in urban environments, and integration with emerging technologies like 5G. #GNSS #ADAS #AutonomousVehicles #NavigationTechnology #AutomotiveInnovation #AdvancedDriverAssistanceSystems #SelfDrivingCars #VehicleAutomation #TechTrends #Geospatial #SatelliteNavigation #AutonomousDriving #VehicleTechnology #SmartMobility #FutureOfTransport #gps