91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­joins forces with Jacksonville Transportation Authority on self-driving vehicles

Nov 28, 2018
Lydia Guzman
91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­joins forces with Jacksonville Transportation Authority on self-driving vehicles
91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly’s Advanced Mobility Institute (AMI) is a university-affiliated research center focused on advancing and testing AV technology. AMI is not only unique to the state, but also one of the largest university centers specialized on the narrow area of testing and verification of AV technology in the country.

LAKELAND, Fla. – 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announce a collaboration to enhance the development of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in public transportation. Through a memorandum of understanding, both parties agree to work together to boost the research and application of this cutting-edge technology.

β€œAV technology holds great promise for the whole transportation industry, but it’s very likely that public transportation will take advantage of it before the generic passenger car marketplace,” said Dr. Rahul Razdan, senior director for special projects at 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly. β€œAt the Advanced Mobility Institute, we pay particular attention to the 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ industries that can absorb this technology earlier.”

91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly’s Advanced Mobility Institute (AMI) is a university-affiliated research center focused on advancing and testing AV technology. AMI is not only unique to the state, but also one of the largest university centers specialized on the narrow area of testing and verification of AV technology in the country.

The mutual agreement includes fostering the development of AV technology within downtowns, university campuses and other controlled settings. It also involves the creation of work and study opportunities to support AV research emphasized on implementation and testing.

β€œJTA is excited to collaborate with 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­to explore autonomous vehicles and connected vehicle technologies,” said Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., CEO of the JTA. β€œ91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly and its Advanced Mobility Institute are strong scientific advisors in this groundbreaking technology.”

91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly president, Dr. Randy K. Avent, said that the agreement between AMI and JTA is another valuable example of how the University works to fulfill its mission of advancing 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s high-tech economy.

β€œThrough the Advanced Mobility Institute, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly works with entities within the state to advance the technologies of the future,” said Avent. β€œWe’re excited to collaborate with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, sharing with them our scientific research and expertise on autonomous vehicle technology.”

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