Author: Ken Pyle, Managing Editor
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Restoring a Sense of Freedom via a Labrador Retriever – A Personal Care Robot #CES2022
There is an English proverb suggesting that necessity is the mother of invention. In the case of Mike Dooley, it was his mother’s necessity that drove his team’s invention. In the above interview, Dooley, CEO/Co-Founder of Labrador Systems, Inc., talks about the indoor robot that was inspired by his aging mom’s desire to not rely…
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A New Spin On Rideshare and Carshare -#SDC2022
As 2022 ends, autonomous technology which lowers the costs of and improves the quality of mobility is still just a promise. Fundamentally, technology must serve the needs of those who will use a given mobility solution. By starting with humans at the center of its efforts, Carolina RIDES+ is providing a foundation for understanding how…
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Viodi View – 12/10/22
One of the best things about face-to-face conferences is the chance for a speaker or an attendee to elaborate on what was said. In this issue, we have several stories from conferences earlier in the year that are as relevant as ever; particularly with the arrival of ski and snowboard season. A Cyber Security Resource…
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Viodi View – 11/19/22
If a human generation is 20 years, then, with this issue, the Viodi View now spans a generation. Of course, a technology generation is more like two or three years as evidenced by the technological advancements since the November 2002 Viodi View debut. It is difficult to remember the world of limited hard-drive storage, 400…
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AV Regulation Through Insurance & More #SDC2022
“When you don’t know what lies around the corner, what you should do is focus on maximizing your options. Slow down, don’t overregulate and maximize your options,” states former Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes in the above video.1 As an Army veteran who led military convoys in Iraq, it is clear that Brandes understands the…
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The Rural Mobility Solution in Plain Site
“The answer for mobility is parked in driveways from coast-to-coast,” according to Katherine Freund, Founder and President of ITNAmerica. Speaking at ITNAmerica’s annual retreat, Freund and her colleagues first painted a grim picture for those people living in rural areas without access to or the ability to drive a car. Terry Bills, Global Transportation Industry…