AutonomouStuff April 2021 News
Enabling the future of autonomy.
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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, with one main goal: help our customers succeed.
Communication is a vital component of that goal, so each month we share what's new and the success of our partnerships.
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In this issue:
Features
- An automated platform for roads less traveled: ADS for Rural America
- SAM Talk: Improving safety and broadening mobility on rural roads with data
Products
- Product highlight: NovAtel MarinePak7 GNSS receiver
What's happening at AS?
- Meet the team: Joshua Psinas
- Join our team!
Events
- Webinar on demand: Frontiers of GNSS Accuracy
- Upcoming events
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An automated platform for roads less traveled: ADS for Rural America |
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"Our mission is to look at the connection between all road users and how we can make things safer," said Omar Ahmad, project manager and NADS deputy director. "When we look at automated vehicles, it's clear there's an over-emphasis on urban areas and interstates. Until now the focus has been on perfect roads in perfect weather—we will examine the challenges of rural environments, which are often imperfect."
Read our new case study on the ADS for Rural America project to learn more about how the project also illustrates the benefits of next-generation mobility technology for populations underserved by public transportation options. And check out our next SAM Talk, detailed below, for even more details.
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SAM Talk: Improving safety and broadening mobility on rural roads with data |
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The Automated Driving Systems (ADS) for Rural America project utilizes an automated Ford Transit 350HD platform developed as part of Hexagon's Smart Autonomous Mobility (SAM) solutions portfolio to collect ADS data and passenger impressions while navigating a 47-mile loop of rural Iowa roads.
As part of our SAM Talk series for 2021, learn how the National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) at the University of Iowa plans to make this data available for ADS developers using a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Product highlight: NovAtel MarinePak7 GNSS receiver |
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The MarinePak7 is a marine-certified Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver with Hexagon | NovAtel OEM technology that delivers precise positioning and timing for demanding nearshore marine applications.
Engineered specifically for harsh marine environments, the MarinePak7 is a marine GNSS receiver built to receive Oceanix Correction Services for nearshore applications with accuracy levels up to three centimeters (95%). The receiver features an intuitive user interface that reduces training and setup time.
Key features of the MarinePak7 include:
- Built to endure challenging marine environments
- Multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS signal tracking
- SPAN GNSS+INS capabilities for velocity, attitude and heave measurements
- Reception of MSK Beacon corrections for safe navigation
- Capable of PPP or RTK positioning
- GNSS Heading
- Internal or removable battery for a completely portable solution
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Meet the team: Joshua Psinas |
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Josh Psinas recently joined our team in Morton as a shipping associate after first hearing about AutonomouStuff five years ago. Like many of us, Josh was fascinated by a company that helps develop autonomous solutions worldwide.
"I was intrigued by the technology that goes into the vehicles. Working with GPS and Fleet tools, I was vaguely familiar with the industry," Josh said. "After leaving sales, I moved into logistics with another company here in Morton, and when things slowed down, I was laid off. I knew I wanted to stay in logistics and supply chain, and saw an opportunity with AS — and I jumped at it."
We love it when our neighbors recognize opportunity with us, because we see it in them, too!
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Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division is looking to grow the AutonomouStuff team, with several current openings for a variety of positions. Each plays a role in the development of the next generation of mobility. 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, we could be a perfect fit.
If you are interested in becoming part of our family, check out our careers page.
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Webinar on demand: Frontiers of GNSS Accuracy |
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Technological developments build upon what has come before. In this presentation, Paul Alves, director of correction services for Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, explains why we have to stop thinking of Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Precise Point Positioning (PPP) corrections as two separate technologies.
By seeing them as a continuous chain of developments, we’re able to continue innovating and achieve the best of both technologies: RTK From the Sky.
Learn about the evolution of RTK, PPP and the frontiers of GNSS accuracy in this on-demand webinar.
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