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FROG (Free Range On-Grid) Technologies

FROG (Free Range On-Grid) Technologies. Press Release 7/2/09. sitting back. & take it easy. Safer Travel. Cleaner air. Annual U.S. traffic volumes - 1982 & 2007. ***Per stats pulled from the government DOT. http://jagadees.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/dotapril2.png.

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FROG (Free Range On-Grid) Technologies

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  1. FROG (Free Range On-Grid) Technologies Press Release 7/2/09

  2. sitting back & take it easy

  3. Safer Travel

  4. Cleaner air

  5. Annual U.S. traffic volumes - 1982 & 2007 ***Per stats pulled from the government DOT http://jagadees.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/dotapril2.png

  6. Annual U.S. hours delayed while traveling during peak hours http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/aboutus/one_pagers/perf_measurement.htm

  7. Which commute would you prefer?

  8. FROG Technologies Technical Brief: Past, Present, and Future of Driverless Cars.

  9. Technical Brief Overview • The current applications of autonomous vehicle technology. • History of the driverless car. • AGVS (Automated Guided Vehicle Systems) • The FROG system

  10. Current on-the-road Technology • Anti-locking Brakes • Traction Control • Adaptive Cruise Control • Advance Parking Guidance system (Lexus)

  11. The Origins • 1977 Japan a successful closed track test. • 1980’s Mercedes Benz • 1980’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) • 1996 ARGO in Italy • 1950’s AGVS • FROG Tech- today.

  12. Automated Guided Vehicle Systems • Automated robots used in manufacturing to deliver parts and boxes. • Uses laser sensors to interpret surroundings and magnetic tracking in floor. • Traffic control monitored by central system. • FROG is the leading AGVS producer.

  13. The FROG System: Overview • Implement AGVS technology into free ranging automobiles. • Adapt infrastructure environment to maximize system precision.

  14. The Components • Sensors: lasers (long-range), ultrasonic (short-range) • Wheel revolutions to measure distance. • Odometry to measure angle of vehicle. • Navigation provided through FROG computer technology and GPS. • Magnetic strips in roads to increase accuracy.

  15. Additional information • www.frog.nl • www.2getthere.eu • www.howstuffworks.com/driverless-car

  16. What are the cultural implications? • Future: 20 years from now • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjRXyWFLkEY&feature=fvst • Today • Existing technology

  17. Today: Cultural Implications • Safe • Efficient • Sustainable

  18. How will it be safer? • *Top 6 causes for vehicle crashes: • Distracted driver • Driver fatigue • Drunk driving • Speeding • Aggressive driving • Weather • Eliminate driver error • Defensive driving • With GPS technology, can make predictions • *Source: http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/07/20/the-6-most-common-causes-of-automobile-crashes.htm

  19. How will this increase efficiency? • Time savings • Less congestion = less time spent in car • Use your time do other things • Money savings • Productivity • Less car damage

  20. Is it environmentally friendly? • Fuel efficiency • Less congestion/time spent on road = less emissions

  21. When things get sticky… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjRXyWFLkEY&feature=fvst

  22. Questions?

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