What if your technology could shape the future of global defence? The answer to this question is a lot more real for tech companies in the Ottawa area. Area X.O, the R&D complex operated by Invest Ottawa, was recently named a NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) test centre. This isn’t just […]
Has your car been acting up because of frozen sensors? Maybe not if you’re in Las Vegas. But for at least 60% of the US population – and nearly all of Canada – winter is a reality. From the snowy Midwest to the icy Northeast, harsh winters can put ADAS and autonomous systems out of […]
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Showcasing groundbreaking advancements in smart mobility, Ottawa’s epic demonstration day, GCXpo 2024 (formerly TCXpo), was bigger and better than ever. In partnership with the Government of Canada and event sponsors, and hosted by Invest Ottawa at their Area X.O facility, this year’s event brought together more partners from the federal government and industry to make […]
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With smart mobility being a driving force behind progress, Ottawa’s epic demonstration day GCXpo 2024 (formerly TCXpo), showcases cutting-edge technologies, fosters meaningful connections and acts as a unique catalyst for growth and innovation within the smart mobility sector. In partnership with the Government of Canada and event sponsors, the pioneering Canadian smart mobility tech demo […]
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The automotive industry is in continuous discussion about smart mobility solutions, autonomous driving cars, and robotaxis. Yet there is one essential voice that we less frequently hear from, and that is the cities that will host, enable, and empower the smart car. What are smart cities doing to prepare themselves for this revolution of personal […]
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It’s clear that generative AIs are substantially powerful tools that have already impacted many human endeavours. How might they help the automotive industry? It would be a shame to write about generative AIs without asking one, so here’s what ChatGPT has to say about the matter: Generative AI holds vast potential for the automotive […]
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At Area X.O, we’re helping companies develop autonomous car technology using our private test track and working closely with the City of Ottawa to explore solutions on public streets. In addition, we’re working with leading companies building aerial drones and ground robotic technology, as described in our recent DARTT Zone announcement. If you’re wondering whether […]
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It’s nearly here. On June 21, Canada’s first ever Drone and Advanced Robot Training and Testing Zone (DARTT) will open. It’s all happening at Area X.O – the Ottawa Research and Development complex operated by Invest Ottawa. It’s where companies like InDro Robotics invent, test and perfect new technological smart mobility solutions before commercialising them. The zone will offer […]
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Contributed by Area X.O simulation partner Ansys. The overarching benefit of simulation is that it reduces time, cost, effort, and risk by identifying issues before they materialize in the physical world. Simulation also offers the ability to predict the performance of products, processes, and systems in a virtual environment, determine how they would behave […]
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Simulators were once the exclusive domain of airline pilot training. Today they are used for many purposes including the development of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) driving systems and connected and autonomous cars. To understand how it works, here’s a simple analogy: the simulator lets self-driving software “play a game” that’s sufficiently close to reality. […]
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