Arizona has been one of the most open states for autonomous vehicles and now the state is opening the Institute for Automated Mobility (IAM). Focused on autonomous vehicle research, safety and policy, the institute will be the first of its kind. IAM will be overseen by the Arizona Commerce Authority and will incorporate the state's transportation and public safety departments, private industry and three state universities.
Intel has already been announced as the first private industry partner for IAM and will contribute its Responsibility Sensitive Safety model to the institute. According to Intel, this new facility will be an "open, transparent and technology-neutral starting point" for autonomous vehicle research. The program offered also maintains a "technology-neutral starting point" and will lay out safety rules for these vehicles.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Autonomous Vehicle Research
- Opportunity for companies to invest in research and development of autonomous vehicle technologies.
- Safety and Policy
- Potential for companies to develop innovative safety and policy solutions for autonomous vehicles.
- Public-private Partnerships
- Chance for businesses to collaborate with government institutions and universities in advancing autonomous vehicle technology.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Automakers and suppliers can explore new opportunities in the development of autonomous vehicles.
- Technology
- Tech companies can contribute to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technologies and solutions.
- Transportation
- Transportation industry can adopt autonomous vehicle technologies to enhance efficiency and safety.
