Autonomous Vehicle Research Group: @VEMI_Lab at the University of Maine
Joined January 2021
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6 Jan 2021
@VEMI_Lab been selected as one of the @USDOT 10 semifinalists for its Inclusive Design Challenge, which seeks solutions to make automated vehicles accessible for all.
Stay updated on the Challenge: transportation.gov/accessibi…
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AV Research Group retweeted
13 May 2021
Nearly 26M Americans experience travel-limiting disabilities & would benefit from fully autonomous vehicles. @VEMI_Lab @AV_RGroup researchers Paul Fink & Nicholas Giudice call on the @USDOT to adopt accessibility standards for FAVs: dayoneproject.org/post/feder… #TechPolicyAccelerator
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Today is the day! Join us at 7pm tonight on our Youtube Livestream discussing Autonomous Vehicles for Maine Impact Week.
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign
More info & the link here: umaine.edu/impactweek/event/…
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@Forbes spoke with Nicholas Giudice, a @UMaine professor of spatial computing and co-founder of the VEMI Lab, about the autonomous vehicle app currently under development by the lab’s autonomous vehicle research group. forbes.com/sites/gusalexiou/…
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1️⃣ Week until our Maine Impact Week event, “Autonomous Vehicle Roundtable and Q&A” ‼️
Have any questions? Visit the Youtube Live link and drop them in the chat or reach out to us on any of our social channels. Hope to see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=_EC_rZ1s…
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Dr. Richard Corey & Dr. Nicholas Giudice spoke with @INDATAproject at Easterseals Crossroads on its podcast, “Assistive Technology Update,” about our @USDOT project!
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign
umaine.edu/news/blog/2021/04…
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The special guests include Katherine Freund the Founder & President of @ITNAmerica, Jonathan Rubin the Director of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, & Dale Peabody a Transportation Research Engineer from @MaineDOT1
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On Wednesday 4/14 @ 7pm we will be hosting an autonomous vehicle roundtable discussion with a YouTube Live Q&A session for Maine Impact Week. Find out more here: umaine.edu/impactweek/event/…
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AV Research Group retweeted
26 Mar 2021
INDATA's newest post: ATU513 – AVA App Project with Nicholas Giudice and Richard Corey eastersealstech.com/2021/03/…
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This series of images shows how AVA utilizes familiar elements from existing ridesharing apps, enabling users to easily order a ride in an autonomous vehicle 2/2
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign
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AV Research Group retweeted
22 Feb 2021
The Inclusive Design Challenge semifinalists and Complete Trip-ITS4US awardees have been announced. Learn about the teams and projects helping improve transportation access to persons with disabilities and mobility challenges. transportation.gov/briefing-…
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AV Research Group retweeted
9 Feb 2021
The @USDOT recently awarded $3 million to 10 semifinalists through the Inclusive Design Challenge. Learn more about the semifinalists helping make #AVs accessible for all travelers. transportation.gov/inclusive…
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“This development project connects the dots by allowing us to bridge several areas of expertise to ensure that the technology of the future is accessible for all” - Dr. Giudice in @bangordailynews
#InclusiveDesign #accessibility
bangordailynews.com/2021/02/…
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AVA project feature in @NewsMedical
“AVA will help users request, find and enter a vehicle using a multisensory interface that provides guidance through audio and haptic feedback and high-contrast visual cues.”
#accessibility #InclusiveDesign
news-medical.net/news/202101…
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One of our graduate students, Paul Fink, spoke with @FoxABCMaine about the AVA project, read more here: foxbangor.com/news/item/a-se…
#accessibility #InclusiveDesign
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AV Research Group retweeted
1 Feb 2021
Self-driving cars will offer ride-sharing and ride-hailing capability, but people with visual impairments rely on a human driver to safely find their vehicle. A group led by @VEMI_Lab is developing an app to help users request, find and enter a vehicle. umaine.edu/news/blog/2021/01…
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1 Feb 2021
Check out our feature in @ScienceMagazine if you haven’t already!
#accessibility #inclusivedesign scienmag.com/app-will-help-v…
AV Research Group retweeted
A research group led by @VEMI_Lab at @UMaine is developing a smartphone app that provides the navigational assistance needed for people with disabilities and seniors to enjoy ride-sharing and ride-hailing.
umaine.edu/news/blog/2021/01…
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