The past year has seen both peak hype and significant issues for the automated vehicle industry. In this talk we recap general trends and summarize the current situation for autonomous vehicles such as robotaxis, as well as conventional vehicles that have automated steering features. Many of the issues the industry faces are self-inflicted, stemming from a combination of inflated promises, attempts to scale immature technology too aggressively, and an overly narrow view of safety. Overall, the companies deploying the technology have failed to address legitimate concerns of a wide variety of stakeholders. There are several distinct aspects that still need to be addressed including: legislation, regulation, liability, insurance, driver skills, traffic enforcement, emergency services, vulnerable road users, engineering standards, business models, public messaging, investor pressure, cultural change, ethical/equity concerns, and local oversight. We concentrate on how all these pieces need to fit together to create sustainable automated vehicle technology approaches. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1EXIonUFRLug8XMbEcLCIQ Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433716

This event will be ONLINE ONLY via Zoom. All attendees MUST register using the Zoom form (see link). Does lack of confidence hold you back in your tech career? Do you ever wish you had the confidence to go after what you truly want? The good news is that confidence is a skill you can build using science-based strategies. Gain actionable insights and practical tools to develop your emotional intelligence, reduce your negative self-talk, and learn to fail fast. With more confidence, you will make more money, have a better job, speak up at meetings, and advocate for your ideas. Attend this workshop on Zoom to gain clarity on your blind spots, boost your communication skills, and learn new ways to advance in your tech career. Speaker(s): Anna Gradie, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433704