AutonomouStuff September News
AutonomouStuff leads the industry in enabling, accelerating and deploying the future of autonomy . Our team works hard to remain at the forefront of technology in this fast-paced, ever-changing industry. Despite constant change and innovation, one goal remains steadfast: help our customers succeed . Communication is a vital component of that goal, so each month we share what's new, what's exciting and the success of our partnerships.
In this issue:
Feature
  • Myths and realities of autonomy: UIC Urban Forum
Products and vendors
  • Product highlight: Delphi MRR
  • Product highlight: Alpha Puck
  • Available today: NovAtel kits
What's happening at AutonomouStuff?
  • Meet the team: Cameron Brown
  • Join our team!
Events
  • September events
  • Upcoming events
Feature
Myths and realities of autonomy: UIC Urban Forum
AutonomouStuff Director of Product Engineering Joe Buckner joined a panel of private sector and public policy experts at the UIC Urban Forum in Chicago to discuss the myths and realities of autonomous vehicle deployment.

With investment in automation flowing into closed systems such as mining and freight operations, advancements will naturally follow in open systems such as those encompassing autonomous vehicles on public roads, Joe explained. Driving all of it are tech developments that allow vehicles and infrastructure to be connected and collaborative in unprecedented ways , with safety and efficiency as prime areas where gains will be phenomenal.

Joe and other panelists additionally tackled one other topic at the urging of moderator Jerry Quandt of the Illinois Autonomous Vehicles Association: What will happen to all the people whose livelihood depends on driving in an age of mature autonomy?

To learn more about the forum and other events we attended this month, head over to our September Events blog post . For a full recap of the Urban Forum, check out the video here .
Products
Product highlight: Delphi MRR
The  Delphi MRR  (medium-range radar) is used to detect targets (pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks) ahead of a host vehicle. The Delphi MRR system is intended for a variety of automotive applications including adaptive cruise control, driver alert and collision mitigation functions.  

AutonomouStuff also creates purpose-built radar enclosures — the only enclosures designed to protect autonomy sensors in the world's most demanding environments. Our enclosures, which have been tested and proven in challenging applications such as mining operations, are available and in stock.

We have a talented team who supports these products and can provide training. We currently have Delphi MRR sensors in stock and ready to ship.

Learn more about the MRR and other Delphi products we offer here .
Product highlight: Velodyne Alpha Puck
Velodyne recognizes their Alpha Puck, or VLS-128, as a result of more than a decade of LiDAR development and millions of miles of on-the-road testing — a sensor specifically made for autonomous driving and advanced vehicle safety at highway speeds.

The Alpha Puck's 128 channels provide a real-time 360-degree surround view with a range of up to 300 meters and up to 0.1-degree vertical and horizontal resolution.

Other key features of the Alpha Puck include:
  • +15- to -25-degree vertical field of view.
  • minimum angular resolution of 0.11 degree.
  • IP67-rated environmental protection.
  • up to approx. 9.6 million points per second.

Check out the Velodyne Alpha Puck page on our website for more information.
IN STOCK
Available today:
NovAtel kits
We have worked very closely with the team at NovAtel to create the best collections of GNSS components for a wide spectrum of research and development positioning requirements. Kits currently in stock and available from AutonomouStuff have been designed to provide the necessary accuracy at different price points. Most include the NovAtel PwrPak7D with dual antennas. Check out the full range of kits and the capabilities of each set on the positioning kits page .
What's happening at AutonomouStuff?
Meet the team: Cameron Brown
We're turning to one of the newest members of the AutonomouStuff team for an introduction this month. Cameron Brown has a passion for robotics that has taken him to national and international autonomous vehicle and drone competitions around the United States. He is putting that experience and a Master's Degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh to work as our newest autonomous software specialist.

"I became absolutely fascinated by AVs when I first saw an autonomous Uber in person in Pittsburgh," Cameron says. "What attracted me is that it's one of the hardest engineering problems in the world, and I wanted to be a part of it . I like AutonomouStuff's unique place in the market and I feel I can make a contribution here!"
 
Innovation at AutonomouStuff thrives on that type of enthusiasm. Thank you, Cameron!

Read more about our awesome team .
Join our team!
AutonomouStuff's rapid growth continues. We have more than doubled the size of our employee population since December 2017, and we are not slowing down . If you'd like to work for a company that values family and culture, that gives employees opportunities to grow along with it, and that is truly changing the future of transportation and so much more, we could be the perfect fit for you.

If you are interested in becoming part of our family, check out our  careers page .
Events
September Events
The AutonomouStuff team kicked off fall in style in September at events that ran the gamut from a major show in Germany to a forum in Chicago and an annual community celebration right in our own back yard.

Check out our September events blog post for all the details from the Morton Pumpkin Festival and more!
Upcoming events
October 2: World Safety Summit

October 15: Big Table Peoria

October 16-17: ELIV

October 21-25: ITS World Congress


November 5: CIIE

November 5-8: SEMA

January 7-10, 2020: CES 2020

March 2-3, 2020: Tech.AD Berlin

May 4-7, 2020: XPONENTIAL

June 16-18, 2020: AVT Expo

October 4-8, 2020: ITS World Congress
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