Articles from 2022

Hexagon | AutonomouStuff: Open-source software powers autonomous shuttle
Thursday, December 29, 2022
In a collaborative project with the University of Iowa, AutonomouStuff worked with the ADS for Rural America project to outfit a Ford Transit 350HD shuttle for autonomous operation.

Journal article published in 'Geriatrics'
Thursday, December 8, 2022
For a special issue on ageing and driving, three of our investigators published an article in the journal "Geriatrics" on our ADS for Rural America project.

Recording of Webinar 2: Vehicle Hardware and Software now available
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The recording is now available for webinar about our vehicle, including details on the installed hardware and integrated software system, along with some lessons learned and advice for others embarking on similar projects.

On the Rural Road to Autonomy
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Automated Driving System program looks to raise the bar for self-driving in the country.

The brain powering the autonomous engine
Monday, July 25, 2022
This GPS World article examines the science behind autonomy and positioning systems developed by Hexagon | AutonomouStuff and outfitted on our ADS for Rural America Ford Transit.

ADS for Rural America update: July 2022
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
We recently started Phase 3 (of 6) of our project, with the help of one of our tech partners, Hexagon | AutonomouStuff. See also how our co-pilot display works.

Webinar 1 recording: Focus on Safety
Friday, April 22, 2022
Watch a recording of our first webinar about our ADS for Rural America project, "Focus on Safety," held on Thursday, April 21.

The brain of an automated vehicle
Friday, February 18, 2022
Mandli Communications created the high-definition (HD) map of our 47-mile ADS for Rural America route. The HD map has been installed as part of the brain of our automated shuttle bus—allowing the vehicle to identify where it is on the road within 10 cm.

McGehee, Ahmad appear on PAVE panel
Thursday, January 27, 2022
We're partnering with PAVE Campaign for their virtual panel "All AVs Are Local: Iowa's Automated Rural Shuttle" on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. CT. Join Dan McGehee and Omar Ahmad as they discuss our ADS for Rural America automated shuttle project, with a recording available after Feb. 2.