New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland. The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.
A Look at New Flyer's Automated Bus
The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019.
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The bus can visualize its current environment using sensors (such as LIDARs, radars, and cameras) that create a three-dimensional model of the world to navigate through.
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New Flyer and Robotic Research developed the Xcelsior AV™ to harness the zero-emission power of New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE™ battery-electric propulsion while integrating ADAS technology.
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The bus is maneuvered precisely to allow for level boarding from the bus platform for passengers with accessibility needs.
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