Governments, car companies must resolve their competing goals for self-driving cars
Intercar communication, coupled with the involvement of road sensors on the highway and in the on-ramp, can ensure not only that individual vehicles are safe but also that the entire traffic system functions efficiently.
‘Big Ideas for Cities’ to Spotlight Inclusive Practices
Mayors are increasingly concerned with income, transportation and housing disparities affecting minority communities.
New York opens first leg of drone test corridor
An agreement with NASA will support the development of a 50-mile test corridor and a facility to certify the cybersecurity and air worthiness of drones.
A drone that can stay aloft all week
CyPhy Works' tethered drone can hover 400 feet above the ground for extended surveillance, disaster response and other missions.
Vets prep for careers with virtual job interviews
The Virtual Training Agent for Veterans, or VITA4VETS, helps vets prepare for job interviews by building their professional conversation skills and reducing anxiety.
New Special Report: Insights and Ideas for Smart Cities
Dispatches from our coverage of the tools, strategies and systems fueling tech- and data-driven innovation in city governments.
Flying cell towers could power communications in disaster areas
The quickly deployable communications network could deliver cell service to first responders and disaster victims.
Automation to help the disabled navigate transit
Intelligent transportation systems can make public transit more accessible to people with disabilities.
As military buys more robots, police ask for leftovers
Hand-me-down systems are making their way to local law enforcement, but even then funding can be a challenge.
What the New Urban Anchors Owe Their Cities
Corporations like Google and Amazon reap the spoils of winner-take-all urbanism. Here’s how they can also bear greater responsibility.
How to get practical value from artificial intelligence
Deploying AI and machine learning “out of the box” allows agencies to quickly get benefit from the technology and avoid long procurement cycles and complex integrations.
GSA looks to blockchain for speeding procurement processes
GSA is exploring a proof of concept that uses the distributed ledger technology to automate its FASt Lane procurement process.
Why Cities Are Concerned About Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation in Congress
Language related to preemption and data-sharing are two areas where cities and advocacy groups would like to see changes.
The Smartphone App That Tells You An Earthquake Is About to Hit
This week's deadly quake in Mexico was yet another test for the country’s sophisticated earthquake warning system.
Xbox controllers guide sub's periscope
The gaming hardware will be used to control photonic masts on submarines.
FAA speeds drone approvals for Irma recovery
Drone authorizations and operations kicked into high gear in the weeks following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
When Will Self-Driving Electric Cars Make Conventional Cars Worthless?
We're entering a new era where transportation is an on-demand mobility service, not a product. Most owners will become real-time renters.
CBP tests small drones for border surveillance
Customs and Border Protection will evaluate the capabilities of hand-launched systems in areas considered too high-risk for manned aircraft or ground personnel.
Inequality in the Bay Area Makes Preparing for Climate Change Impacts Harder
But a design challenge focused on resiliency currently underway hopes to change that.
These U.S. Regions Could Be First in Line for Hyperloop Expansion
Hyperloop One is eyeing four routes in the Midwest, Colorado, Texas and Florida in addition to six more outside the country.
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