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Ford and Argo AI working with cities to expand self driving applications

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Argo AI, in collaboration with Ford, is planning to work directly with cities as the companies prepare to launch services enabled by self-driving vehicles, engaging local leaders to learn how this technology can be deployed in a way that best serves the needs.

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“This may take different forms in different cities, depending on community priorities, but we are committed to staying connected with city officials and engaging them in ongoing conversations about how self-driving cars can work for their people,” said Peter Rander, President, Argo AI, in a blog post.

As part of similar efforts, Argo AI recently invited Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, who is also the new President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, to Detroit for a ride in one of their self-driving test vehicles. “Few people know cities like mayors do. Through frequent interaction with residents, businesses, and community organisations, they develop a deep understanding of their cities. They know where their community is thriving or how it may be struggling, so it's important to help familiarise city leaders with technology that has huge implications for their residents,” added Rander.

Rochester Hills (MI) Mayor Bryan K. Barnett, President, U.S. Conference of Mayors, said, “I tend to have a lot of faith in technology, but sitting in one of Ford and Argo AI's new self-driving test vehicles as it drove through downtown Detroit was still an eyes-wide-open experience. The car smoothly navigated traffic and even handled unexpected situations impressively — like when a truck surprisingly cut us off and the car properly slowed down in order to let it pass. Scenarios like this serve as a reminder of just how much technology and preparation goes into helping a machine like this operate in a safe manner.”

Barnett added that it's crucial for self-driving car companies to remain in regular conversations with cities, and to visit communities to see how each one is different. Mayors and local officials can provide important information about how self-driving vehicles can be rolled out to address the specific needs of their residents. The more they work together, the more successful this technology will be for everyone — and the faster it will be accepted, and even embraced, by everyone.

“Self-driving cars give us the opportunity to expand mobility and extend the quality of life for people far past their personal ability to drive safely — and this is just one situation that autonomous technology can address. The same holds true for people with disabilities. I have personally seen the excitement that comes to the face of a disabled person who realises the independence and freedom that will come with this new era and dimension of mobility,” Barnett continued.

Ford and Argo AI continue to work with cities to figure out how to launch this technology which has the potential to be a major disruptor in the mobility sector.


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