Author: Connected World

There is no doubt that connected devices and technologies are transforming how humans and machines work together in places like operating rooms, factories, and roadways/intersections. Increasingly, AVs (autonomous vehicles) paired with smarter infrastructure is paving the way for safer roadways, which leads to fewer transportation-related fatalities. According to Allied Market Research, the global autonomous vehicle market will reach $2,161.79 billion by 2030, up from $76.13 billion in 2020 and representing a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 40.1% between 2021 and 2030. Part of this market growth will be thanks to advancements in cellular technologies. Last week, Cisco and Verizon…

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It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual awareness campaign from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation FHWA (Federal Highway Admin.), which strives to educate the public about safety and road construction sites. The 2022 campaign officially began on Monday, and the theme this year is “Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down.” In the future, AVs (autonomous vehicles) and V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technologies will make work zones—and roadways in general—safer, but in the meantime, human drivers must make the decision to slow down in work zones and choose safety over speed. Too many people die doing construction, maintenance, or utility…

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