Sound Inspections: Hyundai applies AI system using ‘sound’ for quality vehicle parts inspection
Toronto, Ontario – Hyundai Mobis has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that utilizes sound to aid in quality inspection and has applied the technology in its production lines. According to the automaker, the use of AI in this way helps to leverage artificial intelligence to analyze the subtle sounds generated during product inspection to […]
Finger Formulations: Toyota is making ‘human’ fingers out of pig skin to improve manufacturing and consumer safety
Toyota, Japan — Toyota has revealed that it has been making dummy fingers to evaluate the safety of worker and consumers’ hands around its vehicles. The fake fingers are produced at the automaker’s headquarters in Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture in Japan, and are made from pig skin. Development for the fingers began in 2019 […]
Securing Skills: Skills Nova Scotia sees both repeat champions and over 700 students in attendance
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Skills Nova Scotia olympic-style event recently saw veteran competitors vying for another year of success in the automotive medal categories. Taking place across various campuses in the province from April 5th to the 23rd, the automotive-specific events took place on April 11th and 12th at the Nova Scotia Community College […]
Transforming, Tomorrow, Together: The IBIS USA 2024 conference
Anaheim, California — IBIS USA’s 2024 recent conference in Anaheim, California, brought together members of the collision industry for insightful conversations, innovative solutions to industry challenges and vibrant networking opportunities. “Transforming, Tomorrow, Together,” began with a welcome reception in partnership with Axalta. Wednesday morning kicked off with an introductory presentation from IBIS CEO, Jason Moseley […]
Introducing Apollo: Mercedes-Benz to incorporate humanoid robots in factories
Austin, Texas — On March 15, Apptronik, a leader in next-generation general-purpose robots aimed to simplify work, announced its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to integrate their advanced robots into Mercedes-Benz manufacturing. As part of this collaboration, Mercedes-Benz is introducing Apollo–touted as one of the world’s most advanced commercial humanoid robots–into its manufacturing facilities with the hope […]
DUI Deterrents: Magna develops impaired driving prevention technology
Toronto, Ontario — Mobility technology company, Magna has developed a concept technology to combat impaired driving. Introduced at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the technology is designed to reduce impaired driving by using an interior sensor and camera device embedded in the cockpit of the vehicle. Specifically, the new technology determines […]
Hand of Ford: OEM files patent for geofence speed restriction system based on pedestrian traffic
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Co. has filed a patent for a geofencing restriction system that could be used in future vehicles. The patent, which was originally published on November 28, aims to improve pedestrian-vehicle safety by automatically slowing vehicles down in areas where the speed limit drops. The system outlined in the patent would […]
Reaching New Wavelengths: Researchers extend automotive non-line-of-sight imagine for enhanced safety
Tianjin, China — Researchers from Tianjin University in China have developed a new type of detector to extend a vehicle’s range of sight and detect objects–even if they are around an immediate corner or behind a wall. To do this, an advanced light-sensing component–known as a “superconducting nanowire single-photon detector”–is used. Unlike traditional line-of-sight imaging […]
Fat Finger Fallout: Rivian accidentally bricks owners’ infotainment systems with new update
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian accidentally bricked the infotainment system of dozens of vehicles with an OTA update, blaming the issue on a “fat finger” mistake when uploading a new software build. According to an update from the automaker on Reddit, the cars are still allegedly drivable, but many owners are reporting that both the main […]
Illinois Linkup: Speakers announced for CIECA CONNEX 2023 Conference
Bloomington, Illinois — The speakers for the CIECA CONNEX 2023 Conference have been announced, and will be tackling the theme of “Connected Car, Connected Industry” this time around. Running the gamut of automotive technology expertise, this year’s conference will feature talks from Rivian’s senior collision manager, Frank Phillips, his counterpart at Lucid Motors, Jake Rodenroth, […]
