Tag: Ford
Arm launches dedicated processor for autonomous vehicles
SoftBank's British chip-making giant Arm has launched what it describes as the "world's first autonomous-class" processor for driverless vehicles.
The Arm Cortex-A76AE has been designed exclusively for...
Connected transport: MOBI blockchain consortium expands with WEF, new standards groups
When the MOBI blockchain consortium was formed in May 2018 by some of the world's biggest automakers and cutting-edge technology providers, it promised to...
Public concerns about driverless cars rise, Ford releases safety strategy
There's little point in developing autonomous vehicles if you can't also build the trust required with the public to bring about their adoption. That's...
Ford looks to motion tracking bodysuits to aid factory workers
Workers at a Ford car plant are wearing skin-tight bodysuits equipped with sensors to help improve their postures and enhance productivity.
Employees at Ford’s Valencia...
Ford debuts $4bn driverless division – Uber & Waymo motoring on
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It's been a big week in the race to develop autonomous vehicles. Waymo, Ford, and Uber have all made positive announcements...
Ford, Vandebilt self-drive team tackle Fourth of July gridlocks
Ford and Vanderbilt University reveal how adaptive cruise control can minimise the problem of phantom traffic jams.
With a record number of Americans gearing up...
Ford deploys VR plus empathy to protect cyclists on the road
In European cities such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen, infrastructure has long been in place to ensure that cyclists and drivers are kept apart, where possible.
However,...
Intel Mobileye signs European deal for 8 million semi-autonomous cars
NEWSBYTE Intel’s Mobileye autonomous driving division has signed a deal to supply an unnamed European automaker with driverless vehicle and driver assistance technologies.
The value...
Five automakers motoring ahead with 3D printing
In recent months, major automotive companies have announced new moves in 3D printing as the technology gathers pace in their sector. Jessica Twentyman reports.
The...
White House ‘AI for American Industry’ summit hosts Amazon, Facebook, Google
Representatives from 38 major US companies, including Microsoft, Intel, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Ford, will gather at the White House today for an AI...
Ford, BMW, Toyota, Jaguar partner on Future Mobility, blockchain, IOT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd (SMMT) has launched a 'Future Mobility Challenge' to the technology and automotive sectors.
Under the new scheme,...
Ford, Renault, GM, BMW, IBM co-found MOBI blockchain consortium
UPDATED The MOBI Consortium looks set to transform the transport market with blockchain. This exciting initiative points the way to a radically different economic...