[Triumf-seminars] TRIUMF Special Seminar today at 15:30

[TRIUMF Seminars]

Date/Time: Thu 2017-12-07 at 15:30

Location:  Auditorium          

Speaker:   Sergio Saponara (University of Pisa)

Title:     Measurement performance of sensor systems towards autonomous vehicles

Abstract: The talk will focus on sensor and measurement systems for new generations of vehicles with driver assisted/autonomous capability.

This is the main trend that is revolutionizing vehicles and mobility of people and goods, and is also making smart our cities. The economic and social impacts of this application field are huge. Worldwide every year 90 millions of vehicles are sold, but 1.25 millions of people are killed due to lack of safety. In US 3.1 billions of gallons of fuel are wasted due to traffic congestion.

Assisted driving and autonomous driving aim at increasing safety, at improving fuel efficiency and our lifestyle by avoiding traffic congestion, at ensuring mobility for elderly and disabled people (inclusivity).

The interest in this research subject is demonstrated by the huge investments of companies like Google, Intel, Tesla, Uber, Ford, GM, to name just a few, and by technology alliances, e.g. between BMW and Intel, planning autonomous cars for 2021.

A convergence between automotive and ICT/Electronics industry is foreseen in the near future. An example of this convergence is the 5G Automotive Association http://www.5gaa.org/, which includes all main car manufacturers, telecom service providers, electronic industries, measurement system providers.

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