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New Flyer announces Robotic Research partnership to revolutionize public transit using autonomous bus technology
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nNew Flyer announces Robotic Research partnership to revolutionize public transit using autonomous bus technology\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\nST. CLOUD, MN, May 15, 2019\n\n\n\nST. CLOUD, MN, May 15, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) New Flyer of America Inc. (\"New Flyer\"), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (\"NFI\"), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, today announced an exclusive partnership with Robotic Research, LLC (\"Robotic Research\") to advance autonomous bus technology through developing and deploying advanced driver-assistance systems (\"ADAS\") in heavy-duty transit bus applications. \n\n \n \n\n \nNew Flyer, North America's industry leader in zero-emission electric bus deployments, invested over two years assessing world-leading technology providers for sophisticated autonomous vehicle development. New Flyer ultimately selected Robotic Research based on the company's proven, industry-leading, artificial intelligence-based technology, coupled with its extensive experience delivering successful Level 5 autonomous vehicle applications for customers within the defense and intelligence community, including the U.S. Department of Defense.  \n\"New Flyer has a proud history of leading innovation, industry firsts, and technology advancement in public transportation,\" said Chris Stoddart, President, New Flyer. \"Our ADAS vision supports the mobility needs of all Americans relying on public transit for safe and reliable transportation every day. Partnering with Robotic Research furthers our commitment to utilize the best expertise and technology available, while reaffirming our responsibility to work with regulators and stakeholders on standards and test protocols that integrate automated vehicles safely into the existing transportation system.\"\nThe partnership between New Flyer and Robotic Research will pursue development of an Xcelsior CHARGE™ battery-electric bus equipped with Society of Automotive Engineers (\"SAE\") Standard J3016 Level 4 ADAS technology. SAE J3016 Level 4 is defined as high automation ...