education focus areas to a broader range of applications , and marks RobotLAB ' s debut as one of SBRA ' s Whiz Partners .
Bridgestone buys stake in Kodiak Robotics Bridgestone Americas has made a minority investment in Kodiak Robotics , a leading US-based self-driving trucking company . The partnership will allow Bridgestone to integrate its smart-sensing tire technologies and fleet solutions into Kodiak ' s level 4 autonomous trucks .
The companies will also pilot future autonomous and smart tire technologies to further enhance vehicle intelligence and advance toward a safer , more efficient , and more sustainable mobility future .
" Automated vehicles offer a number of benefits to commercial fleet customers and society , including safer roads with fewer unexpected incidents , and upwards of 20 percent savings in fuel and efficiency ," said Paolo Ferrari , Global Chief Solutions Officer , Bridgestone Corporation , and President & CEO , Bridgestone Americas .
" Advancements in tyre-centric technologies are critical to unlocking greater innovation in mobility , while also delivering significant sustainability benefits . This investment will enable Bridgestone and Kodiak to work together to co-develop advanced mobility solutions with speed and precision that will revolutionise commercial trucking ."
Trio collaborate on digital twin Nexer Insight ( Nexer Group ), NCC , Microsoft and Scharc recently completed the first phase of a joint project on digital twins , which took place in connection with the construction of the new Sigfridsborgsskolan in Nacka municipality , Sweden .
The primary purpose was to investigate how digital technology can make construction design safer , more sustainable and more efficient .
About two years ago , Nexer Insight was introduced to NCC by Microsoft . A meeting that resulted in a first joint and unique collaboration on safe and secure
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