Mercedes-Benz uses ChatGPT for in-car voice control upgrade
Mercedes-Benz is expanding the use of artificial intelligence and integrating it into the voice control of its vehicles. It says that, by adding ChatGPT, voice control via the MBUX Voice Assistant’s Hey Mercedes will become even more intuitive. An optional beta programme will start June 16, 2023 in the U.S. for over 900.000 vehicles equipped […]
Nota AI installs advanced smart crosswalk solution to enhance road safety
The South Korean traffic solutions start-up Nota AI, which specialises in using Artificial Intelligence to better manage road intersections, has installed a smart crosswalk on a main road in the country to improve real-time safety for pedestrians in a busy city. To ensure safe driving practices, vehicles approaching the crossing will be instructed to reduce […]
TTF hears how transport technology industry looking to maximise the benefits of AI
The government is working hard to improve its understanding of Artificial Intelligence in transport, its potential and its dangers, as it looks to work out how to best use the technology. Giving the keynote address at the Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds, the Department for Transport’s Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser, Dr Annette Pass talked […]
Nota AI™ completes AI parking Proof of Concept in Milton Keynes
Nota AI™ (Nota Incorporated), the South Korean IT start-up, has announced the successful implementation of their newest addition to the Nota ITS solution – smart parking – after completing a trial for their Artificial Intelligence-based parking management system in Milton Keynes. The Proof of Concept used the company’s existing AI Camera technology to analyse parking […]
Pedestrian safety improved thanks to Nota’s AI safe crossing solution
The South Korean traffic solutions start-up Nota AI, which specialises in using Artificial Intelligence to better manage road intersections, is installing its Safe Crossing technology at four main intersections in a Korean city. It is partnering with the city of Daejeon to implement the camera-based technology to prevent pedestrian accidents due to turning cars, jaywalking […]
Google exec warns transport industry is lagging behind on getting machine learning value
An executive at Google Cloud is warning that the transport industry isn’t getting the best out of its data, because it doesn’t have the expertise to do so. Strategic Business Executive Chris Haas made his comments in an interview with the Highways Voices podcast about the AI technology that that allows software applications to become […]
University hails AI solution that could make traffic jams “a distant memory”
Researchers at Aston University say long queues at traffic lights could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new artificial intelligence system they’ve developed. They say the first of its kind system reads live camera footage and adapts the lights to compensate, keeping the traffic flowing and reducing congestion. The system uses deep […]
Nota AI sets out connected vision for traffic management
The Korean ITS innovator Nota AI has explained how the use of Artificial Intelligence will deliver better traffic management, reduced congestion and cleaner air. It’s written a blog post explaining how C-ITS solution is an innovative solution which has been developed over the years to help enhance traffic infrastructure including alleviation of congestion and improvement […]
Huddersfield now the epicentre of artificial intelligence research in the UK
A cutting-edge transport research centre with a focus on artificial intelligence has been officially opened in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The AI Transport Research Centre, based at the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, is the result of a collaboration between Simplifai Systems, University of Huddersfield and Kirklees Council. The collaboration between Simplifai, the University and the Council […]
Kontron and Hailo partner to launch high-performance edge AI inference solutions
IoT/Embedded Computing Technology provider Kontron has announced it has forged a strategic technology partnership with leading AI chipmaker Hailo to offer next generation AI edge inference solutions. The companies say the advanced Hailo-8™ AI processor, performing at 26 tera-operations per second (TOPS) at a typical power consumption of less than 2.5 watts, enables edge devices […]