These Driverless Vehicles Help Transport Students Across Campus
Katherine Pendrill — August 19, 2015 — Autos
References: aurobots & techcrunch
'Auro Robotics' is currently testing a fleet of driverless vehicles that help students get from one end of campus to the other. While several manufacturers are testing autonomous cars, these companies are often subject to strict government regulations about how and where these vehicles can be used.
Unlike autonomous cars, Auro Robotics' driverless shuttles are intended to be used in contained environments such as college campuses. The automated vehicles are designed to navigate heavy pedestrian traffic and safely transport students from one end of campus to the other. With so many unexpected situations to account for, the shuttles are equipped with cameras, GPS and radars, which allows them to respond to changes in their surroundings.
While the driverless vehicles are still in the early stages of testing, Auro Robotics hopes to deploy similar shuttle services in retirement homes, amusement parks and small island communities.
Unlike autonomous cars, Auro Robotics' driverless shuttles are intended to be used in contained environments such as college campuses. The automated vehicles are designed to navigate heavy pedestrian traffic and safely transport students from one end of campus to the other. With so many unexpected situations to account for, the shuttles are equipped with cameras, GPS and radars, which allows them to respond to changes in their surroundings.
While the driverless vehicles are still in the early stages of testing, Auro Robotics hopes to deploy similar shuttle services in retirement homes, amusement parks and small island communities.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Campus Shuttles - Driverless shuttles designed for college campuses are a disruptive innovation opportunity, providing efficient and safe transportation for students.
2. Contained Environment Autonomy - The use of autonomous vehicles in contained environments, such as retirement homes and amusement parks, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for improved transportation services.
3. Specialized Autonomous Services - Expanding the deployment of driverless shuttles to small island communities presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for customized transportation solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Higher Education - The higher education industry can leverage autonomous campus shuttles to enhance transportation services and improve campus mobility.
2. Retirement Homes - Autonomous shuttle services in retirement homes can revolutionize transportation for elderly residents, providing increased mobility and independence.
3. Amusement Parks - Amusement parks can benefit from autonomous shuttle services, enhancing visitor experience by improving transportation between attractions and reducing congestion.
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