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BASELABS offers IP acquisition of its software for automated driving in ASIL D

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BASELABS, the specialist for sensor fusion, is now offering the acquisition of its complete software IP in the field of environment perception for automated driving in ASIL D. The Dynamic Grid is one of the available BASELABS technologies. Interested companies can register for the sales process directly with BASELABS.

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Ford unveils Fusion Hybrid research vehicle for autonomous driving

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Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. 3D mapping with LiDAR.

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Delving for Joules in the Fusion Mines

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Shot of Nuclear Fusion. An old saw regarding the multitude of dashed hopes about fusion energy’s promise goes “Fusion is 30 years away—and it always will be.” But that hasn’t dampened enthusiasm over an alternative energy source that could make fossil fuels and their effect on the environment relics of a bygone era.

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Sensor fusion, machine learning, and “big data” featuring in Ford R&D for advanced driver assistance

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Mascarenas points to the new Fusion sedan as an example of “ making the car smarter using attainable and affordable technology and thus helping create a better driver. ”. In the Fusion, we have sensors and actuators that act independently as part of the assist features. Advanced machine learning. Earlier post.).

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Ford to make start-stop technology available on 70% of its N. America lineup by 2017

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Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. By making Auto Start-Stop available on more vehicles, we are working to be part of the solution to environmental sustainability with effective, fuel-saving technologies. liter EcoBoost. Earlier post.).

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2013 Cadillac XTS will feature first GM application of sensor fusion; milestone toward semi- and fully autonomous vehicles

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The 2013 Cadillac XTS will feature GM’s first application of a Driver Assistance Package using sensor fusion, which combines the information of several, generally heterogeneous sensors and positioning technologies to alert drivers more accurately of road hazards and help them avoid crashes. Click to enlarge. Rear Automatic Braking.

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Neural Propulsion Systems launches NPS 500 integrated multi-modal sensing platform for autonomous vehicles

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Lidar, radar and cameras will all play significant roles in creating the ideal autonomous driving platform and there is no question that tightly connected sensors with onboard data fusion for automated driving enables more functionalities. Software: First AI fusion technology to “see-around-the-corner”. Benefits include: Range ?

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