Autonomous car arrives at Florida Poly to enhance research at new facility - Tampa, Florida - Eminetra

Lakeland, Florida-Researcher at Florida Institute of Technology Advanced Mobility Institute We are starting a new phase of work on self-driving car testing and verification. The study is moving from software testing to hardware testing at a new on-campus simulation facility, partially funded by a $ 350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The highlight of the project, the deceived autonomous Ford Fusion sedan, has recently arrived in Florida Poly. The car is equipped with sophisticated electronics and has been transformed into a drive-by-wire autonomous test vehicle. "Drive-by-wire means that electronic signals can control steering, acceleration, and braking," said Dr. Onur Toker, an associate professor and researcher in electrical and computer engineering.