Video: First Shipment by Self-Driving Truck
The world's first shipment by self-driving truck, a 120-mile journey with no driver in front seat.
Industry Update: Must-Have Automotive Technology for 2017
As you've probably already realized, automotive technology has continued to get more and more advanced in recent years. This year, shoppers interested in buying a new car should expect a…
Industry Update: Acute Sleep Deprivation and Crash Risk
This study is the first to quantify the relationship between specific measures of recent sleep and the risk of crash involvement in a representative sample of crashes of the general…
Industry Update: Pedestrian Avoidance System
Braking systems are becoming an increasingly important feature in cars. First, they play a key role in vehicle safety. Second, they are an integral part of the advanced technology required…
My Sky, Not Yours: Ruling in Kentucky Drone Case May Alter Traditional Notions as To Who Owns the Air Space
A decision is expected in the coming weeks from a U.S. District Court in Kentucky that may set new precedents for U.S. law on air space. Earlier this year, the…
Industry Update: Robo-Mania
Whether you are partial to Rosie from the Jetsons, Wall-e, R2-D2 and C3P0, Bender from Futurama or any of the other vast array of metallic beings, it appears that we’d…
Industry Update: UAS Part 107 – New Rules Are in Effect!
Jon W. Adams, Director of Architectural & Heritage Services :::: On August 29th, 2016 the small UAS Rule (Part 107) went into effect. This rule will have a major impact…
Industry Update: Audi’s Red Light Detection
Robert J. Kinder, Jr., BSME, Automotive/Mechanical Engineer :::: As automakers race to produce autonomous vehicles, the need for improved vehicle infrastructure integration is evident. The integration provides a direct link…
Industry Update: Speed Limiting Devices
R. Scott King, BSME, Automotive/Mechanical Engineer :::: The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the September 7, 2016 edition of the Federal…
