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Video ItemVTTI demonstrates Level 4 autonomous vehicle in Northern Virginia , video
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute's (VTTI) Level 4 autonomous F-150 moved through several highway emergency scenarios during a demonstration in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The demonstration showed how various technologies can solve the challenges autonomous driving poses for public safety and emergency situations along public roadways.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
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$10 million award from the Department of Defense will fund pioneering Sensing and Cyber Center of Excellence , articleThe center will engage in groundbreaking research with potential military and commercial implications.
Date: Sep 29, 2023 -
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Researchers use autonomous technologies to make mines safer , articleDrones have become an essential part of surface mine operations to boost safety and efficiency. Virginia Tech researcher Richard Bishop sees a day when that will be true for underground operations, too, and that could have broad impacts on safety and economic growth.
Date: May 30, 2023 -
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Simulating self-driving security , articleCommonwealth Cyber Initiative researchers are developing and commercializing a virtual library of real-world driving incidents to simulate and test automated driving technology.
Date: Jan 17, 2023 -
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GO Virginia grant to bolster next-generation transportation, manufacturing workforce , articleBuilding on a Virginia Tech-led coalition of more than 150 public, private, and nonprofit organizations, the project will develop educational and training programs for workers to strengthen a talent pipeline for Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing, transportation, and autonomous vehicles sector.
Date: Dec 16, 2022 -
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Researchers work to solve 5G network problems when it matters: right now , articleCyber researchers from Virginia Tech developed a technique to solve 5G network problems in the field and in real time. With support from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, they are applying their invention to safeguard autonomous vehicles and provide efficient network solutions in other domains.
Date: Dec 14, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech's new Holden Hall is anything but boring , articleThe new Holden Hall and North Wing “is an essential part of developing sustainable energy sources and building the green economy of the future,” Virginia Tech President Tim Sands said.
Date: Sep 23, 2022 -
Video ItemDeveloping autonomous underwater robots for varied applications , video
Faculty and graduate students are developing teams of underwater robots to autonomously work together, to solve problems primarily in applications in survey and search.
Date: Sep 08, 2022 -
Video ItemVTTI partners with Commonwealth Cyber Initiative to host technology showcase , video
In an effort to foster collaborative efforts the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Southwest Virginia Node hosted a technology showcase in partnership with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). Participants from around Virginia were able to present research, and network with other CCI nodes. VTTI presented two demos, one of which featured the remote control of an Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) vehicle. The demos highlighted the use of wireless technologies like 5G, and Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) platforms.
Date: Jun 13, 2022 -
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Ella Atkins appointed head of the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering , articleAtkins joins Virginia Tech from the University of Michigan, where she held the position of professor in aerospace engineering. Her research portfolio integrates artificial intelligence and robotics into aerospace applications and autonomous systems.
Date: May 13, 2022 -
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine hears about regional effort to create next-generation transportation hub , articleKaine visited the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to learn more about a university-led effort to create the most advanced real-world test environments for automated vehicles and delivery technologies.
Date: Apr 22, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech Transportation Institute researchers develop an open-access interactive tool to advance automated driving systems across the country , articleA team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Division of Data and Analytics has developed an open-access interactive tool that seeks to enhance the capabilities of government, industry, and academic research in establishing automated driving systems.
Date: Mar 03, 2022 -
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Research drives cybersecurity innovation, inspiration in Southwest Virginia , articleAs the urgency of cybersecurity reaches a higher pitch, the Southwest node of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative gathered on Virginia Tech’s campus in late October. The event allowed collaborators to meet in person for the first time and advance cybersecurity strategies throughout the region and the commonwealth.
Date: Nov 18, 2021 -
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Ryan Williams receives NSF CAREER Award to study autonomous coordination in multi-robot systems , articleWilliams aims to advance multi-robot system theory to allow robots to plan their interactions intelligently, gracefully enter and exit systems, and participate in trustful decision-making processes with other robots and human teammates.
Date: Nov 01, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech Transportation Institute automated vehicle technology research helps eliminate first responder fatalities , articleThe report examines how law enforcement officials, other first responders, and crash scene investigators can better prepare for automated vehicle technology by highlighting curriculum recommendations to improve training on rapidly changing safety protocols.
Date: Nov 01, 2021 -
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Ocean engineers continue to optimize design and performance of autonomous underwater vehicle , articleThrough this multiyear partnership, Virginia Tech students have the opportunity to see the product move from the concept stage all the way to testing in the sea.
Date: Aug 27, 2021 -
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Taking it to the streets: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative funds research for autonomous cars , articleDriving three decked-out Toyota Corollas, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative researchers are taking to the busy streets of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., to test sensors and cameras that they have installed to simulate a self-driving car.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
Video ItemCollege of Engineering students at Virginia Tech share their autonomous technology at summit , video
Virginia Tech students from the College of Engineering shared their autonomous technology research at the NVTC Autonomous Technology Summit in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. Representatives from the Victor Tango AutoDrive team showed off the work they have done to plan, design, and build a fully autonomous ground vehicle as part of the GM and SAE International sponsored AutoDrive Challenge. The EcoSoar drone team shared how they are bringing autonomous technology to Malawi and educating others to make technology more accessible.
Date: Nov 13, 2019 -
Video ItemFrom Virginia Currents: VTTI Smart Road , video
'Virginia Currents,' a show that appears on Community Idea Stations in the Richmond, Virginia area, goes on a road trip that’s 2.2 miles long. See how the Smart Road at Virginia Tech uses high-tech weather-making and testing equipment to help the Virginia Department of Transportation and others improve transportation.
Date: Jan 29, 2019