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Autonomous robo-taxis booked for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games

Autonomous robo-taxis booked for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games

21 Aug 2020
Cao Cao Mobility is working with self-driving vehicle technology provider DeepRoute to advance the design, development and commercialisation of its fleet of electric vehicles.
The threat of urban canyons to autonomous vehicles

The threat of urban canyons to autonomous vehicles

15 Jul 2020
The continued growth of skyscrapers and urban infrastructure means AVs are at risk of signal black-out in cities across the world, warns UK-based AV software specialist, Oxbotica.
Curiosity Lab teams with Kennesaw State University for open source V2V project

Curiosity Lab teams with Kennesaw State University for open source V2V project

11 Jun 2020
KSU researchers selected Curiosity Lab as one of its primary test locations due to the lab’s autonomous vehicle test track and commitment to supporting and facilitating innovation.
South Korea to step-up online coronavirus tracking

South Korea to step-up online coronavirus tracking

12 Mar 2020
South Korea is set to deploy a new system using data such as surveillance camera footage and credit card transactions of confirmed coronavirus patients to recreate their movements.
Beacons aid access to Melbourne's business district for those with low vision

Beacons aid access to Melbourne's business district for those with low vision

17 Dec 2019
The beacons will send audio messages about potential obstacles and intersections to users’ phones, to help people with low vision or blindness get around the city.
Luna to pilot cm-level positioning for e-scooters in Dublin

Luna to pilot cm-level positioning for e-scooters in Dublin

16 Dec 2019
The new technology could help micromobility providers better manage their fleets and therefore reduce the disruption and conflict seen in some cities.
Marseille Metro rolls out wayfinding solution to support people with disabilities

Marseille Metro rolls out wayfinding solution to support people with disabilities

27 Nov 2019
Evelity is an indoor GPS which uses Bluetooth i-beacons and an app.
Singapore launches first on-demand public trial of autonomous shuttles

Singapore launches first on-demand public trial of autonomous shuttles

21 Aug 2019
The service will run along a 5.7km route to selected destinations on Sentosa and will provide important insight about how the shuttles will interact with other road users.
Sacramento starts to map its autonomous future

Sacramento starts to map its autonomous future

08 Jan 2019
The US city wants to be autonomous-ready and is partnering with Deepen AI and Foresight AI to build high-definition, 3D maps for three demonstration routes
Populus and Lime team up to share vehicle data with Seattle

Populus and Lime team up to share vehicle data with Seattle

11 Dec 2018
Agreement will provide Seattle Department of Transportation with data to support its car-sharing programme, LimePod, and enable efficient utilisation of city kerbs
Orange facilitates the creation of private LoRa networks

Orange facilitates the creation of private LoRa networks

16 Oct 2018
IoT Connect Anywhere from Orange Business Services allows on-premise connectivity without any major hardware investment
Kerlink supports advanced IoT project in Scotland

Kerlink supports advanced IoT project in Scotland

24 Sep 2018
Company chosen as turnkey global solution provider for the country’s Internet of Things network
The rise of bike-share

The rise of bike-share

21 Aug 2018
Research from Credence finds that the global bike-sharing services will expand at 12.5 per cent by 2026 with station-based sharing preferred over dockless
Blockchain mobility consortium grows

Blockchain mobility consortium grows

08 Aug 2018
People-powered location network, XYO, is joining the MOBI consortium of brands and businesses dedicated to bringing innovation to the transportation industry through blockchain
Tool delivers data-driven smart city insights

Tool delivers data-driven smart city insights

04 Jul 2018
New Geotab tool provides access to intelligent datasets and valuable insights for improved smart city planning and safer communities
Smart city data tool to inform decision-making

Smart city data tool to inform decision-making

14 Jun 2018
IoT and connected transportation company, Geotab, has launched a new website which provides public access to intelligent datasets for smart city planning
IoT comes to remote Corsican village

IoT comes to remote Corsican village

23 May 2018
Kerlink and Sitec have built a ’smart paese’ or smart village network high in the mountainous area of the island
Discovering Manchester through AR tech

Discovering Manchester through AR tech

11 May 2018
App uses augmented reality to take users on a tour of the Oxford Road corridor, the UK city’s innovation district