Dead Reckoning is the process of calculating the current position of an object based on estimates. Despite its origins in seafaring, it can have a significant impact on road transport. In a world dominated by GNSS technologies, understanding the implications of Dead Reckoning in road transport is essential to guarantee safe and efficient navigation. But what is Dead Reckoning? Dead Reckoning is...
The role of communications in the mining sector
In complex mine scenarios, where machinery roars, dust rises and darkness reigns, communications become essential tool to shine light on safety and efficiency. Not only that, but they support coordination, decision-making and the well-being of workers. For instance, inside a mine, communications are used to connect construction vehicles and set up an information exchange network. When...
The vehicle of the future
One day, Henry Ford said: "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses". Twenty years later, horses had disappeared from the roads. Today, vehicles come with advanced safety, alternative fuels, and intelligent driving assistance packages. But what about the vehicles of tomorrow? Continuous improvements in 5G communications give rise to smart mobility, vehicle...
Electric Vehicle Charging Networks: AFIR Regulation and Connectivity
In several of our recent blogs on the adoption of electric vehicles and the deployment of related charging networks, we have highlighted how important communications and cybersecurity are for these installations. Not only do experts consider these aspects crucial, but the EU is already issuing mandatory regulations on the matter. The new Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, AFIR, entered...
AI Image Processing in Embedded Environments
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly reshaping the public sector, promising to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of services through innovative use cases. Specifically, the integration of AI into public transportation services has revolutionized how cities manage and optimize their mobility systems. Surge in Investment in Artificial Intelligence Technologies A...
Electric Vehicle Charging Networks: the weak link in the chain
A phrase that is commonly repeated in the realm of systems, processes, and equipment management is “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link”. This couldn’t be more true when it comes to deploying an electric vehicle charging network. Charging point operators (CPOs), responsible for managing charging stations, often bear the brunt of the significance of this phrase within their own chain....
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