The precision measurement and workflow solutions provider has strengthened its positioning, data services, and software offerings by expanding MC-X platform with a new GNSS option for compact construction equipment and acquiring Digital Construction Works.

The autonomous tech supplier addresses construction challenges, with new customer deals to identify key use cases and global expansion with a new dealer partner network for its retrofitting of heavy construction equipment to turn them into remote-operated and autonomous robots.

AIs trained to become horrible drivers can greatly slash costs of AV safety validation, according to researchers at University of Michigan, who are developing a new system that could help reduce the number of miles needed for testing by 99.99%.

Built on technology designed for highly complex and unpredictable on-road environments, the autonomous vehicle solutions provider founded by CEO Anthony Levandowski is working with Bell Trucks America on an off-road AHS approach as simpler and more cost-effective than the competition.

Recent deals with AVES Reality and B-Design3D, along with higher-performance Sensor Simulation (SensorSim) PC HPP, enable better sensor and algorithm validation in simulated real-world environments to extend the company’s Aurelion offering and get AVs on the road faster.

Manju Hegde of the Austin, TX-based radar startup explained to IAV the tech behind the first fully automotive qualified, 4D digital imaging radar-on-chip used in Magna’s Icon Digital Radar that to power the Intelligent Pilot ADAS on the Fisker Ocean electric SUV that debuted late last year.

Three autonomous shuttles will travel in close formation, a first for a U.S. airport.

The virtual development platform is getting expanded use across nearly three dozen BMW Group factories worldwide, but the most significant automotive news from the developer conference is BYD’s planned use of Nvidia’s Drive Orin for a more standardized software platform in a broader range of vehicles.

New Ford subsidiary draws more than 500 employees from recently disbanded Argo AI.

In recent updates from the autonomous vehicle technology company, CEO Chris Urmson talks about the $700 billion freight opportunity, how the Aurora Driver is nearing the critical feature-complete milestone, and the progress toward a planned Aurora Horizon commercial launch by the end of 2024.