View original post.Researchers at the University of Toronto in Canada have published a new study in which they look at ways that an increased use of self-driving cars could bring huge benefits to the overall design and infrastructure of parking lots. The researchers used a computer simulation to determine the perfect size of a parking lot that was entirely designed …

View original post.Today, parents spend enormous amounts of time and money ferrying their kids to all their activities. Autonomous cars offer us a glimpse into the family life in the near future — one with more time and less stress. After all, what parent wouldn’t love hopping in a self-driving car to bring one of the kids to a Saturday …

View original post. A self-driving car heads into the woods. Credit: Matthew Doude, CC BY-ND Autonomous vehicles can follow the general rules of American roads, recognizing traffic signals and lane markings, noticing crosswalks and other regular features of the streets. But they work only on well-marked roads that are carefully scanned and mapped in advance. Many paved roads, though, have …

View original post.This article is in association with the Ferrovial Services Centre of Excellence for Cities/Amey. Nobody needs a survey or data to tell us that there too many vehicles on the roads – it’s obvious to anyone living in a city that traffic congestion is endemic. What’s less clear is exactly how to fix it. Congestion is a highly …

View original post. Smart Offices: Smart offices can leverage automation systems to monitor and control operations to improve lighting, air conditioning, air quality and employee security. This will not only allow employees to work more efficiently but will also provide valuable cost savings to middle-market businesses. Water Monitoring Systems: Underground water infrastructure can monitor and diagnose problems such as leaks …

View original post.2018 has been a considerably important year for Mobility as a Service (MaaS) with the release of platforms such as Mobilleo and the increasing drive to make autonomous cars a possibility in the near future. It’s safe to say that 2019 should continue to improve and build upon the hype generated by Mobility as a Service and we …

View original post.SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The robotic car company created by Google is poised to attempt a major technological leap in California, where its vehicles will hit the roads without a human on hand to take control in emergencies. The regulatory approval announced Tuesday allows Waymo’s driverless cars to cruise through California at speeds up to 65 miles per …

View original post.Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has progressively developed over recent years to revolutionise the travel industry and is essentially rebranding the idea of efficient business travel. As a means of providing a more organised and energy efficient travel industry, many companies are beginning to see the immediate effects of supporting the development of MaaS, but what benefits could …

View original post.IoT is connecting devices at home, in public and in businesses in an effort to make cities safer using security technologies. Some cities have integrated video management system and use the technology as a base for the creation of its public safety policies. Metropolitan authorities aiming to create safe cities with security technologies are now developing them into Smart …

View original post.Rapid urbanization is one of the most important forces impacting society today. There are 1.3 million people moving into cities each week, and by 2040, 65% of the world’s population is expected to be living in cities, with 90% of this urban population growth set to occur in Africa and Asia. There are already 21 megacities in the …