NFI and Robotic Research sign agreement to bring Automated Driving Systems to North American Transit Agencies
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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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The agreement expands the partnership between New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer, an NFI subsidiary) and Robotic Research originally announced in 2019 , and builds on the unveiling of North Americas first automated transit bus , the Xcelsior AV, to pursue integration of Robotic Researchs AutoDrive technology into new and existing public transit vehicles.
Key Points:
- The agreement expands the partnership between New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer, an NFI subsidiary) and Robotic Research originally announced in 2019 , and builds on the unveiling of North Americas first automated transit bus , the Xcelsior AV, to pursue integration of Robotic Researchs AutoDrive technology into new and existing public transit vehicles.
- Our expanded partnership with NFI demonstrates a joint commitment to improving roadway safety by enabling technology to assist transit operators, said Alberto Lacaze, President of Robotic Research.
- The agreement will also help transit authorities save money by detecting and preventing accidents before they occur, which will address a major cost of insurance for transit agencies overall.
- Robotic Research is a U.S.-based, global leader in technology specializing in autonomy and platooning solutions for commercial and defense customers.