# Autonomous Vehicle Research Facilities The Institute for Automated Mobility Aims for Innovation By Justin Lam | Published 2018-10-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/institute-for-automated-mobility References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/12/arizona-creating-autonomous-vehicle-research-institute/) & [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/2018/10/11/arizonas-institute-for-automated-mobility-will-research-and-develop-autonomous-vehicle-technologies/) Arizona has been one of the most open states for autonomous vehicles and now the state is opening the [Institute for Automated Mobility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-ai-research) (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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scuderia-ferrari-ai-pc) 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. Image Credit: Natalie Behring/Reuters ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industry-Grade Autonomous Vehicle Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-innovation.md) - [AI Robotics Innovation Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-robotics-innovation-center.md) - [Open-Source Autonomous Driving Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autoware.md) - [Global AI Research Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-ai-research.md) - [Autonomous Driving Testing Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carla-simulator.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Public Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karsan-automotive.md) - [AV-Operated Airport Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotaxi.md) - [Autonomous Driving System Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-driving-system.md) - [AI-Powered Steering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-steering-system.md)