Autonomous Trucking: Waabi Driver integrates with Volvo’s VNL Autonomous
Physical AI pioneers Waabi and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have reached a major milestone in autonomous trucking by successfully integrating the Waabi Driver with the Volvo VNL Autonomous. This joint achievement underscores the significant progress both companies are making together in advancing autonomous freight. “The future of autonomous trucking hinges on three critical areas: autonomous technology […]
A smartphone on wheels: Hyundai launches AI-enabled Ioniq 9
Hyundai is using artificial intelligence (AI) to make driving safer, referring to its new Ioniq 9 flagship as a “smartphone on wheels”. The South Korean automaker has assured that it will “transform how drivers and passengers interact with their car on a daily basis”, says Auto Express. Raf van Nuffel, vice president of product at […]
GM announces eyes-off driving, conversational AI and unified software platform
General Motors has showcased how manufacturing scale, software expertise and AI are converging to transform the car from a mode of transportation into an intelligent assistant. At its GM Forward media event in New York, Chair and CEO Mary Barra and other senior leaders unveiled advancements across AI, robotics, energy, and autonomy, showing how the […]
An uphill battle: How AI-powered infrastructure inspections for local authorities can change the game
Oxford-based AI specialists Mind Foundry have written a thought piece aboutAI-powered infrastructure inspections for local authorities and how they can use the power of artificial intelligence to build a comprehensive view of a structure’s health. There are approximately 246,000 miles of road and 80,904 bridges in the UK, and each of these individual assets requires monitoring, maintenance, and management […]
Coventry University calls for action to address AI skills gap in UK automotive industry
Coventry University has published a new report warning that the UK automotive sector faces a critical shortage of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills, which threaten its ability to compete globally and deliver the next generation of clean, connected vehicles. Commissioned by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), the study entitled ‘Can AI fill the Automotive Skills Gaps?’ found that […]
LCRIG publishes second AI mini-guide: Road Condition Monitoring
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has announced the publication of the second instalment in its AI Mini-Guide series. Sponsored by Gaist, this new guide focuses on one of the most immediate and high-impact applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Road Condition Monitoring. AI is rapidly moving from curiosity to a critical tool across the […]
Flow Labs and Florida DOT District Five launch industry-first AI-powered real-time traffic management platform
Flow Labs and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five today announced the successful launch of a region-wide, AI-powered, real-time traffic management system now operational across 2,000 intersections in the Orlando metropolitan area. This expansion represents one of the largest real-time traffic analytics deployments in the nation. At the core of the deployment is […]
A STEP forward: Essex pilot suggests that AI can help to tackle the school run
A new data platform developed with Department for Transport funding could help to solve one of Britain’s toughest transport problems: the school run. The morning drop-off now makes up more than 25% of rush-hour traffic and since 2005, the proportion of children driven to school in England has risen by 23%, while the number walking […]
what3words launches voice-driven AI
Innovative location technology what3words has announced the launch of what3words AI, an intelligent assistant fully integrated with its core technology. The AI tool can instantly recognise, understand and organise what3words addresses seamlessly from natural language inputs via voice and text commands, simplifying and accelerating location-based tasks. Businesses can access what3words AI via the new Pro tier in the […]
NoTraffic launches Nexus OMNI: A high-performance traffic solution designed for the future
NoTraffic, developer of AI-powered mobility platform, has unveiled its Nexus OMNI traffic solution, a next-generation intersection device, engineered to enhance compatibility and simplify deployment. The Nexus OMNI represents a foundational leap towards enabling more efficient, connected, and safer transportation networks. With many municipalities under increasing pressure to reduce congestion and improve traffic safety, city transportation […]