[ad_1] Each of the vehicles will travel through the athletes’ village at a leisurely 12 miles per hour along a designated loop. As an SAE Level 4-capable autonomous vehicle, the e-Palette will be able to navigate the area all on its own. However, a safety attendant will be onboard each vehicle to ensure nothing goes […]
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Toyota is using VR to train robots as in-home helpers
[ad_1] The VR training system allows human teachers to see what the robot is seeing live, in 3D, from its sensors. The teacher can instruct the robot and annotate the 3D scene, for instance adding a note on how to grasp a handle. This allows human trainers to teach robots arbitrary tasks with a variety […]
Mazda will show off its first EV at the Tokyo Motor Show
[ad_1] Few details are known about the model that Mazda will unveil in Tokyo, other than the fact that it will be based on an entirely new car. The automaker last month tested a prototype of an electric vehicle that resembled its CX-5 SUV in Norway, reported Electrek. But it’s unclear whether Mazda will go […]
Toyota makes CarPlay and Alexa standard in the 2020 Prius
[ad_1] The Safety Connect system was previously available in the Prius only in the Limited models. It includes automatic collision detection, roadside assistance, emergency assistance and a stolen vehicle locator. Toyota’s offering the system for free for three years — it typically costs $8/month or $80/year. Meanwhile, the L Eco, LE and XLE Prius variants […]
Toyota’s 2020 Olympics robots will include a javelin-carrying cart
[ad_1] Most of the other bots were already known, such as the Human Support Robot (for guiding people to their seats), the Delivery Support Robot (drinks and other orders) and the T-HR3 humanoid robot (remote interactions with athletes). However, there will be one more Olympics-specific bot. The Mascot Robot in Miraitowa and Someity variants (you’re […]
Toyota unveils electric shuttles for 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo
[ad_1] Unsurprisingly, Toyota’s APM isn’t meant for the masses. The open-air vehicles resemble large golf carts, rather than futuristic vessels of public transportation. There’s a good reason why. Toyota intends it to be a “last mile” solution for staff and athletes, as well as visitors with accessibility needs — such as the disabled, pregnant women, […]
Toyota will spend 10 years perfecting its astronaut moon rover
[ad_1] The six-wheeled vehicle will carry two people up to 6,200 miles using solar power and fuel cell technology. At 20 feet long, 17 feet wide and 12 feet tall, it’ll have 140 square feet of habitable space. Thanks to the pressurization, astronauts won’t need spacesuits while inside. The timeline is pretty busy, and considering […]
Five automakers back Toyota’s and Softbank’s self-driving business
[ad_1] The five automakers are investing 57.10 million yen ($530,620) each into the venture in return for a 2 percent stake. That means Monet now has $26.6 million in capital, which it will use to develop on-demand self-driving shuttle services in Japan. Monet’s ultimate goal is to roll out a variety of services based on […]
Toyota will add automatic engine shut off and auto-park to all new vehicles
[ad_1] While these may seem like simple safety updates, they are important. Drivers have left their cars on in their garages because they don’t realize the ignition is on, and an auto-park feature may have saved Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin, who was killed in a “rollaway” accident. While Toyota already has visual and audible […]
Toyota’s 2020 Prius Prime arrives with CarPlay and Alexa
[ad_1] The Prius Prime delivers 25 miles or all-electric range, enough for many folks to never burn gas during their daily commutes. If you do need to take it on a road trip, you’ll get 54 mpg combined fuel economy, making it one of the most economical cars on the road. Other new features include […]