AV Research Group

Autonomous Vehicle Research Group: @VEMI_Lab at the University of Maine

[AV Research Group @AV_RGroup]

@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: https://t.co/826eTWENn5

[Day One Project @Day1Project]

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: https://t.co/P7YFUeVOyX #TechPolicyAccelerator

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

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: https://t.co/AYYNlCJT06

[UMaine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @UMaineCLAS]

@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. https://t.co/jhGPmWuYkm

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

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!

https://t.co/kTNvvlvlZT

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

Dr. Richard Corey & Dr. Nicholas Giudice spoke with @INDATAproject at Easterseals Crossroads on its podcast, “Assistive Technology Update,” about our @USDOT project!

#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign

https://t.co/Sjbde5Jebp

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

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

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

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: https://t.co/AYYNlCshBw

[INDATA @INDATAproject]

INDATA's newest post: ATU513 – AVA App Project with Nicholas Giudice and Richard Corey https://t.co/AkfkbLYyON

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

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

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

The first step in our development process for the AVA app for the @USDOT Inclusive Design Challenge was to create a series of mockups that prototype the user experience. 1/2

[USDOT ITS JPO @ITS_USDOT]

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. https://t.co/taV1T7ZzfS

[USDOT ITS JPO @ITS_USDOT]

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. https://t.co/I1I2kUFi7h

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

“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
https://t.co/VMs0F15C1m

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

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

https://t.co/b0zgd3BNEe

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

One of our graduate students, Paul Fink, spoke with @FoxABCMaine about the AVA project, read more here: https://t.co/i4bQZXpt7V
#accessibility #InclusiveDesign

[University of Maine @UMaine]

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. https://t.co/63fJPabOux

[AV Research Group @AV_RGroup]

Check out our feature in @ScienceMagazine if you haven’t already!

#accessibility #inclusivedesign https://t.co/AneuEdMRFC

[UMaine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences @UMaineCLAS]

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.

https://t.co/7aK1ntupG2

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

https://t.co/bduiIocLLA

[VEMI Lab @VEMI_Lab]

https://t.co/Z8FM2Mnadi