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Multidisciplinarity and an interest for everything new both about technology and society, without forgetting the necessary critical thinking, this is the approach at the root of another work I contributed to in the last months, which I'm glad to share with you. Earlier this year I had to opportunity to collaborate with the Competence Center for 3D Transportation, a unique Swiss organization and think tank with the aim to gather the best knowledge and people about the future trends of transportation in the world. I was immediately fascinated by this institution, given my interest in the topic, and I metaphorically raised by hand for a collaboration. This is the result, a report on one of the most interesting and compelling technological and social trends: Urban Air Mobility and Vertical Take-Off and Landing Vehicles; my approach to the subject, as usual, has been the one of the keen researcher, whose aim is to find the substance behind the hype. I really recommend the reading of this report, product of a considerable research effort with the vision to contribute to the general and professional knowledge about this futuristic field. Thank you to: Marco Zerauschek Antonio Iannone Pietro Veragouth of the Competence Center for 3D Transportation for involving me with this project, the first of a hopefully long series of articles on the topic of emerging transportation systems. #report #VTOL #urbanairmobility #trends #future #transportation #research #innovation

An insightful and interesting piece of research in a critical area.

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SIGNAL: Californian regulators have approved resolutions granting additional operating authority for Cruise and Waymo to conduct commercial passenger service using driverless vehicles in San Francisco. The assent from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) includes the ability for both companies to charge fares for rides at any time of day. - - - Tags: policy - - - What is this? Signals are part of Adventuring Ventures' research methodology for exploring possible futures. A signal is a small or local phenomenon and a potential sign of change that might grow in scale, where it shows up, or who it influences. The tags refer to 5 lenses through which we look for signals - society, technology, economics, ecology, and policy. - - -

https://lnkd.in/d5C3NFYh I remember well when people argued that these new innovations were nonsense, expensive, not as good as the thing it will replace, and will take away from the driving experience. Yet, today, those same people won't buy a vehicle without them. In a seemingly never-ending circle, today we deride new innovations that are yet to become mainstream. EVs, self-driving cars, etc. What drives this culture of nay-saying to any new technology? Are we forever locked into the behavior?

🚄 #Background Story   A topic in Techland Bavaria fascinated everyone in the last weeks: A new #Hyperloop test track that allows for personal clearance has been launched. On the occasion of this historic event, here are a few pieces of background information about the Hyperloop.   Besides the so-called Highspeed Railways, Hyperloop systems are the only #highspeed #transport systems operating on the ground. Although they have not yet been used commercially, the team of the hyperloop hopes for a great future of the technology, changing our #transportsystems in a #sustainable and #energy efficient way.   The word Hyperloop comes from the paper "Hyperloop Alpha" published by Elon Musk in 2013. In it, Elon Musk sets out the relevant criteria for the Hyperloop to be an ideal solution for transporting people and goods (in particular, distances, infrastructure, etc.).   The best-selling points? Hyperloop systems are incredibly energy-efficient, and the travel time is extremely short, with an expected top speed 1200 km/h. The most promising selling point is that the Hyperloop can transport people and goods while self-energizing. In the future, the Hyperloop could be powered #electrically with #solar panels on the vehicle tubes.   The start of the new test track in Ottobrunn is only the beginning. Behind the commissioning of the new test track is an innovative overall concept for more individual transport.   In addition to developing a marketable product, the team around the TUM Hyperloop in Munich and Gabriele Semino is building the first segment of a Hyperloop on a full scale and is already preparing for #passengers due to certified #safety standards and #interior concepts.   Have we aroused your interest? On the TUM Hyperloop homepage, you can see pictures of the opening of the test track and find information about individual components of the Hyperloop. https://tumhyperloop.com/   Stay tuned for more information! #HightechAgendaBavaria #future #technology

"In 2023, our team had the pleasure of launching an innovative business concept in Nashville, Tennessee for a corporate client entering a new market. Over the course of this market test, we visited Nashville multiple times to connect with the business, document the market entry, and immerse ourselves in the local community. We use analytics from multiple sources to tailor our strategies for optimal market impact. Engaging directly with the Nashville community was key to the success of this project, showcasing the power of on-the-ground insights and personalized approaches." — Nix Fisch We love getting to work in the field with community members. In 2023, we worked in 36 cities. Working with communities and field testing technologies allows us to get up close knowledge of the technology or solution we’re testing, as well as the regulatory landscape of the locale. There’s no better way to reach a deep understanding than spending time working with stakeholders. For more information about our work, visit our 2023 Results page at https://lnkd.in/gAGnENEj #2023results #strategy #communication #communicationstrategy #communityinnovation #initiativeactivation #innovation #innovationecosystem #socialstrategy #designforimpact

For all working on placemaking campaigns, here are a lot of framing, alignment, and messaging strategy considerations to review with your stakeholders.

It's a pleasure to share our recent research article titled "Predicting the duration of reduced driver performance during the automated driving takeover process", aiming to determine and predict the duration of reduced driver performance during the automated driving takeover process.

It was an absolute privilege to represent velo.ai and take part in a U.S. Department of Transportation listening session last week (as part of URBAN-X). This was the fourth and final session focused on the new ARPA-I initiative. Having spent the first half of my career working almost exclusively on big DARPA projects, it's inspiring to see the Department of Transportation taking a similar approach to advancing R&D on our nation's streets, roads, bridges, tunnels, and transportation systems. As part of the session, we broke out into small groups and took turns pitching new moonshot programs to the ARPA-I staff. They have an incredibly hard challenge ahead of them, putting together a set of groundbreaking research programs that will take our transportation systems to the next level, while also securing Federal funding to make ARPA-I happen. As Robert C. Hampshire, Chief Scientist for DOT, put it, DARPA has long taken a "feet on the ground, head in the stars" approach to R&D, building foundational research that is also practical and useful. ARPA-I will do similar, with a "hands on the wheel, eyes on the horizon" approach. Though, if I can make one addition, let's include some "hands on bike handlebars" in the mix. +cc PRACHI J. VAKHARIA Tristan Bel Patrick Sabol Courtney Ehrlichman [pic: post-it notes from our ideation session pitching the use of AV sensors from fleets of vehicles to inform rare event harvesting for digital twin simulations]