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How Smart Semiconductor Technology Will Improve Personal Health

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There are numerous health and fitness devices able to track key health markers, such as a user’s heart rate or breathing patterns, that may afford users greater awareness of their health and allow them to make pro-active decisions regarding their health and well-being. UN DESA/POP/2022/TR/NO.

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Robert Bosch Venture Capital invests in DeepMap; HD mapping for autonomous vehicles with centimeter-level real-time localization

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High Definition (HD) maps are complete and accurate volumetric reconstructions of a 3D environment and provide a critical set of “pre-information” to autonomous vehicles. It needs to be safe, affordable, and scalable. DeepMap has assembled a 75-person team with extensive experience at launching maps at massive scale.

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Chevrolet unveils the Bolt EV

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It also features advanced connectivity technologies designed to enhance and personalize the driving experience. The Bolt EV’s connectivity innovations will provide smart, personalized solutions for managing the driving experience. Rear Camera Mirror; rear-facing camera provides a wide-angle view of the environment behind the vehicle.

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Economists propose use of dynamic road fees for traffic control

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This would contribute to avoiding traffic jams and protecting the environment, the researchers argue. Currently, road users who cause traffic jams, damage the environment and even incur costs are paying just as much as those who are not involved. Traffic jams are not only annoying and time-consuming, they are also costly.

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Geographic Hints Help a Simple Robot Navigate for Kilometers

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Lidars, preexisting maps, powerful computers, and even a motion-capture system if you can afford it—the demands of autonomous robots never end. Such hints may not sound all that impactful, but they enable a very simple robot to efficiently and intelligently travel through unfamiliar environments to reach far-off destinations.

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Jaguar Land Rover and EPSRC announce $17M autonomous vehicle research program; 5 projects selected

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Using the two streams integrated within the sensing, information and control systems of a modern automobile, it aims to map terrain and identify hazards such as potholes and surface texture changes in all weathers, and to detect and classify other road users (pedestrians, car, cyclists etc.). The Cooperative Car.

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2024 Electric Vehicle Awards Program Call for Nominations

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We believe in the power of celebrating those who educate and guide Canadians as we continue on the path to accessible, affordable, practical, and reliable EVs for drivers.” Nominations will be evaluated by an external judging committee comprised of Canadian EV experts drawn from industry, non-profit organizations, government, and the media.