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Optics are an integral part of Copilot’s functionality in order for riders to see and be seen. Design for V2 optics has focused on making an even glow and pushing light out as far as possible. As we continue to iterate through rapid prototyping, we’re able to maximize functionality and design for the next generation of Copilot. #optics #bikelight #CopilotCommunity #prototype #hardware

As the summer winds down and school starts up again, I want to send a truly heartfelt "thank you" to our amazing set of velo.ai summer interns: Calum Zhang, Evan Goldberg, Manus McGinnis, Shweta Chavan, Theo Chemel, and Veronica Pimenova. This crew accomplished so many incredible things: ☑ designing the next version of our product (coming in 2025!) 🚲 🤖 ☑ expanding our data analytics capabilities 🗺 ☑ training new ML models 🧠 ☑ building our LiDAR data collection rig 🌟 ☑ integrating Foxglove 🦊 ☑ and much much more This also wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of Robotics Factory and Innovation Works, providing us with prototyping capabilities, SolidWorks Designer access, office space, and more. Also a special shout-out to PGH Lab (and a chance to meet the mayor!) We look forward to staying in touch and know each of these budding engineers has an amazing career ahead!

As everyone heads back to school and we wrap up summer internships, we have to celebrate our incredible group of summer Velo interns. The amount of energy, enthusiasm and JOY that came into our shared office was noticeable to everyone around us and a welcomed addition to our team. We were able to make significant strides on hardware and software this summer with an intern team that was willing to roll up their sleeves and learn new skills, troubleshoot, and work hard to make streets safer for everyone. Looking forward to the office drop ins throughout the school year! #SummerInternship #CopilotCommunity #interns #biketech #safety Evan Goldberg Theo Chemel Shweta Chavan Calum Zhang Manus McGinnis Veronica Pimenova Clark Haynes Alison Treaster

“The funding we’re announcing today supports our country’s small businesses and startups so they can harness cutting-edge advancements, deploy them in local communities, and make our streets safer,” U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement announcing the awards. We are thrilled to be part of the Complete Streets AI program, onward toward safer streets! 🚀 🚲 🚨 Read the full article from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette here: https://lnkd.in/dmQ5Dm6G

A major startup milestone! We were awarded our first direct federal funds through the U.S. Department of Transportation Complete Streets AI program. We're excited for next steps with our partners Bike Share Pittsburgh Inc. - POGOH The Ehrlichman Group and Carnegie Mellon University Mobility Analytics Center. "Velo AI completes a gap in understanding road safety and its data will feed into a new decision-support tool for agencies across the country that will assist in the siting, design and deployment ofComplete Streets for all." - Courtney Ehrlichman Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/4fKGjqT

Our final intern spotlight of the summer, meet Manus McGinnis! Class of 2026 at Rollins College for Pre-Engineering and Class of 2028 at Case Western Reserve University, majoring in Electrical Engineering. He’s working on optics and lens designs, quick release mounting mechanisms, and programming the software on Copilot. He's also an avid mountain biker, we just need to get Copilot a helmet before he can take him out into the woods  😉 🚵♀️ #summerinternship #CopilotCommunity #hardware #engineering 

Sometimes you have to get away from cars and off the beaten path, but it’s still fun to capture the journey #intothewoods #HaysWoods #CopilotCommunity #bikecamera #tech #ai

More interns to celebrate! Evan Goldberg is a Carnegie Mellon University graduate student studying Integrated Innovation for Products and Services. He's working on our V2 Copilot and leveraging the Robotics Factory machine shop and 3D printers to rapidly prototype new designs. Evan is also an avid cyclist, commuting daily to the office, and he grew up racing road and cyclocross. 🚵♂️ #CopilotCommunity #SummerInternship #bikelife #cycling #hardware #MechE

Getting a bike stolen sucks, but having something stolen that's sold out is worse. Charles sent us a message after putting himself on our waitlist, asking if there was any way to get another Copilot. He's been a consistent early customer with feedback and usage and we were happy to get him back out on the road with Copilot. #CopilotCommunity #bikelife #safetytech #earlycustomer #stolenbike

We're in fantastic company for the semi-finals of the UpPrize: Social Innovation Challenge! Thank you to Innovation Works and BNY, we're looking forward to the next couple months of programming and pitching! #UpPrize #socialinnovation #CopilotCommunity #impact Astria Biosciences Bindr® Fine Art Miracles, Inc. Galen Health Grasp Robotics Kloopify Lessonbank Pathway Accessibility Solutions, Inc. (pathVu) Peoples Energy Analytics