While the track is now operational internally, an official grand opening event with external audiences is being planned for early spring, pending COVID-19 restrictions.
Gatik, a California and Toronto-based autotech startup, has received $997,000 from the Government of Ontario to accelerate the research and development of the company’s autonomous vehicle technology.
Equipped with Level 3 autonomous capabilities on an open-source platform, this research vehicle will interact with local residents in a living laboratory environment, differing from other test vehicles that test only within closed courses or are limited to a host company’s proprietary platform.
Hamilton has been named a Foreign Trading Zone, which will allow local businesses more information about importing and exporting, as well as tax, tariff and duty relief.
Government funding was made possible via the Ontario Centre for Innovation (OCI) and its Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) R&D Partnership in support of the province’s push for cleaner, alternative forms of transportation.
The “complete streets” tool balances all modes of transportation, and is for transparency, not to redesign each street in Hamilton, says city director.
Phase 2 includes Walmart and Gatik collaborating further to monitor and gather new data to help remain on the leading edge of driverless autonomous vehicles.
Gatik will use the financing to further expand its operations across North America, its team size in Silicon Valley and growing presence in Canada
COVID-19 has made self-driving trucks and other robotic deliveries more appealing than ever, given the boom in e-commerce and greater need for social distancing caused by the pandemic.
Data platform company Hockeystick is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new “matchmaking” product that connects startups with funding opportunities.
Harmonize Mobility is a Canadian company focused on transport efficiency with autonomous delivery robots.
Original Article, J. Gauvreau, Innovation Factory, July 21, 2020 Hamilton, Ont., July 22, 2020 –
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