{"id":17051,"date":"2019-01-18T13:16:56","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T02:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aumanufacturing.com.au\/?p=17051"},"modified":"2021-01-14T13:55:36","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T03:25:36","slug":"world-first-integrated-driverless-technology-trial-launched-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aumanufacturing.com.au\/world-first-integrated-driverless-technology-trial-launched-in-australia","title":{"rendered":"World first integrated driverless technology trial launched in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Jim Plouffe<\/p>\n
Developed by\u00a0SAGE Automation<\/a>, the mobile Matilda transport hub aims to work with any driverless vehicles while providing users with an interactive experience to aid in their commute.<\/p>\n SAGE Chief Executive Officer Adrian Fahey said the hub was designed for first mile, last mile transport or special events and would open up transport options for people with disabilities.<\/p> \u201cMatilda provides a seamless, tailored transit service by autonomously communicating with any driverless vehicle and the people who want to commute,\u201d said Fahey.<\/p>\n \u201cThis type of integrated technology trial has never been done anywhere in the world before, and we look forward to giving people an interactive, personalised experience, including real-time travel updates and route assistance through Matilda, and testing how this exciting technology interacts with the Local Motors driverless shuttle.\u201d<\/p>\n The trial couples the Matilda bus stop with an Olli shuttle designed by autonomous vehicle company Local Motors and will demonstrate how driverless technologies can share public space with pedestrians, cyclists and recreational activities.<\/p>