Omnispace tests LEO tech with Africa’s biggest telco
Omnispace is testing its plan to use 600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to deliver connectivity directly to smartphones and other devices in Africa. They will be partnering with MTN, the largest mobile network operator in Africa, to conduct these …

ESP introduces ESP Ocean
ESP Logistics Technology (ESP is excited to introduce its ESP Ocean platform, tracking 250,000 ships daily. It was designed to enable companies to better understand the flow of ocean cargo, facilitating enhanced business and resource planning based on cargo ETAs, and mitigating disruptions. It …

TIER IV and Axell unveil Autoware Accelerator prototypes
TIER IV has successfully partnered with Axell Corporation, a Japan-based computer hardware company, to conduct a collaborative research project aimed at creating a new application-specific systemon-chip (SoC) and software platform for autonomous vehicles. The project culminated in a demonstration, showcasing the …

SHI tests autonomous navigation system on container ship
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has claimed an industry first with the verification of its autonomous navigation technology on a container ship sailing between South Korea and Taiwan.
The company installed its remote autonomous navigation system (SAS) and smart …

MasterMover partners with BlueBotics
MasterMover has announced a new partnership with vehicle automation leader BlueBotics to provide best-in-class ANT navigation technologies for MasterMover’s range of Automated Guided Vehicles. It also offers a range of advanced solutions, spanning remote control operation, line follow navigation and fully autonomous solutions. …

Mercedes-Benz and Google strategic partnership
Mercedes-Benz and Google announced a long-term strategic partnership to further accelerate auto innovation and create the industry’s next-generation digital luxury car experience. With this partnership, Mercedes-Benz will be the first automaker to build its own branded navigation experience based on new in-car …

ZF partnership with Beep
ZF unveils its next generation shuttle for autonomous driving in urban environments and mixed traffic at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas/ Nevada, USA. It has announced a strategic partnership with U.S. mobility services provider Beep, Inc. The agreement aims to deliver several thousand shuttles to customers over the …

3D Live navigation
Mapbox 3D Live Navigation combines 3D lane models, real-time sensor information, sign data, environmental models, 3D landmark buildings, dynamic lighting conditions and weather data to deliver an accurate, more natural navigation experience. It combines map data from millions of vehicles on the road and aerial …

Tech Mahindra to deploy captive private network in partnership with Airtel
Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra have announced a strategic partnership under which they have deployed ’5G for Enterprise’ solution at Mahindra’s Chakan manufacturing facility, making it India’s first 5G enabled Auto manufacturing unit.
The ‘5G for Business’ …

India approves National Logistics Policy
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the National Logistics Policy. The Policy lays down an overarching interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, multi-jurisdictional and comprehensive policy framework for the logistics sector. The policy complements the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. While …