Survey: Tampa passengers not afraid of driverless cars
Tampa Bay Business Journal, May 30, 2018
A majority of passengers surveyed after riding in an autonomous vehicle said they’d let their kids ride in one.
This 23-year-old CEO is building the ‘eyes’ for self-driving cars near Florida’s Space Coast
CNBC, May 22, 2018
Autonomous vehicles are associated with big names in tech and transportation, like Alphabet’s Waymo, GM’s Cruise or ride-hailing giants such as Didi Chuxing and Uber. Less talked about is a critical safety component, Lidar sensors, which serve as the “eyes” of a self-driving car.
Florida is leading the pack on autonomous vehicles
The Florida Times Union, May 18, 2018
Almost overnight, Florida has pretty much become the autonomous vehicle capital of North America. While some may wonder why these sophisticated companies are choosing our state, the reasons are obvious to the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Autonomous Florida.
Debate on Autonomous Vehicles/Self Driving Cars
WMNF 88.5, May 15, 2018
Autonomous vehicles or self-driving cars are in the development stage. Companies such as Google, Tesla and the major automakers are road testing cars right now—to see how self driving cars in all sorts of conditions. The hope is that AV’s will become the predominant form of ground transportation in the country.
Florida has arguably become the autonomous vehicle capital of North America
Tampa Bay Times, May 12, 2018
Almost overnight, Florida has arguably become the autonomous vehicle capital of North America. In the last three months, Voyage, a self-driving taxi service, has begun service in the Villages. Transdev is starting shuttle service in the new autonomous-only community of Babcock Ranch. And Ford announced that Miami will be the test bed for its latest delivery service.
Tampa highway closed for self-driving car demo in effort to win over riders and test the tech
Fox News, May 9, 2018
The city of Tampa teamed up with engineers, robotics companies and Florida State Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, to compile feedback from the passengers about their experiences in the autonomous car – and perhaps to ease their fears.
TECH Want to ride in a self-driving car? Now’s your chance to do it in Tampa
WTSP 10 News, May 8, 2018
This marks the latest self-driving initiative for THEA, which is already involved in a pilot program to develop and test connected vehicle technology.
Self-driving shuttle hits the streets
The Gainesville Sun, May 3, 2018
The shuttle is one of four planned for downtown routes, but first comes testing and mapping.
Here’s how you can test ride a driverless vehicle in Tampa
Tampa Bay Business Journal, May 1, 2018
A company is showcasing its technology in Tampa and the public is welcome to take a ride.
Open-Sourcing Our Approach to Autonomous Safety
Voyage, April 24, 2018
Safety procedures, materials, and test code for the next generation of autonomous vehicles