University of Warwick and Tata Group win Bhattacharyya Award
The University of Warwick and the Tata Group have won the Royal Academy of Engineering’s prestigious Bhattacharyya Award for their pioneering partnership. Launched in 2019 to honour the late Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya – founder of Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick — the award recognises long-term, impactful collaboration between academia and industry, and celebrates the projects that help […]
WMG expert says AV sector “still learning”
Reflecting on the UK Government’s plans for fully self-driving vehicles by the end of 2027, Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy at WMG, The University of Warwick, has commented: ‘‘The government’s new proposed date of rolling out self-driving vehicles on UK roads is the correct approach to ensure the safety of the technology and […]
Micromobility on the Edge: Are We Racing Toward Innovation—or Impact?
What happens when a growing fleet of e-scooters and micro mobility devices hits the streets before the rules are written? Are we paving the way for innovation—or accidents? With micro mobility booming in urban centres and no unified regulatory framework in place, professionals in highways and transportation are faced with a critical challenge: how do […]
TRL hosting essential discussion on how better regulation can unlock the full potential of micromobility
TRL is reminding mobility experts about the invitation to its next knowledge-sharing webinar about Unlocking Micromobility: The Path to Better Regulation, which takes place on 3 April. The discussion will explore possible future paths to micromobility regulation in the UK and Europe, hearing from TRL experts George Beard and Ianto Guy and Mark Urbanowski from […]
Latest TRL webinar: Unlocking Micromobility: The Path to Better Regulation
TRL has announced the subject for the next in its knowledge-sharing webinar about Unlocking Micromobility: The Path to Better Regulation, which takes place on 3 April. The discussion will explore possible future paths to micromobility regulation in the UK and Europe, hearing from TRL experts George Beard and Ianto Guy and Mark Urbanowski of the […]
TRL and WMG deliver recommended technical requirements for e-scooter regulation
TRL has produced a technical research paper commissioned by the DfT to support the development of regulations for e-scooters in the UK. The report, co-authored by WMG at the University of Warwick, sets out what the future technical requirements for e-scooters should be in order to optimise safety, sustainability and accessibility. The work focused on […]
World’s first open online platform gives public a voice in safety of automated vehicles
WMG, at The University of Warwick, has launched the world’s first online platform that enables the public to influence the development of Automated Vehicle safety. Safety Pool™ Studio is a driving scenario creation platform for the public to design road scenarios based on their real-life experiences or expectations during the introduction of AVs. The […]
WMG launches new national initiative to educate the public on automated vehicles
The research establishment WMG at The University of Warwick has launched an initiative aimed at building public confidence in self-driving technology through a programme of education and engagement. It says PAVE UK, with the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Transport, the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), and Transport for West […]
Warwick’s research improves driverless car merging techniques
Improved technology will soon allow self-driving cars to merge onto motorways and highways with better safety, thanks to new research. Researchers from WMG, part of the University of Warwick, have pioneered this technology as part of the AutopleX (Autonomous Cars Negotiating Complex Environments Using V2X) project consortium. The research uses roadside infrastructure and vehicle sensors […]
WMG academic joins DfT’s Science Advisory Council
Dr Siddartha Khastgir from WMG, University of Warwick, has been appointed to be on the DfT’s Science Advisory Council, where he will advise on a wide range of science and engineering issues, such as enrolment of Autonomous Vehicles. The DfT’s Science Advisory Council provide the DfT with advice and challenge on key areas of science, […]