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Autonomous Vehicle Research Group: @VEMI_Lab at the University of Maine

 Orono, ME
umaine.edu/vemi/positions/av-research-group/
Joined January 2021
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Day One Project@Day1Project13 May 2021
Nearly 26M Americans experience travel-limiting disabilities & would benefit from fully autonomous vehicles. @VEMI_Lab @AV_RGroup researchers Paul Fink & Nicholas Giudice call on the @USDOT to adopt accessibility standards for FAVs: dayoneproject.org/post/feder… #TechPolicyAccelerator
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab14 Apr 2021
Today is the day! Join us at 7pm tonight on our Youtube Livestream discussing Autonomous Vehicles for Maine Impact Week. #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign More info & the link here: umaine.edu/impactweek/event/…
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Replying to @Forbes
@Forbes spoke with Nicholas Giudice, a @UMaine professor of spatial computing and co-founder of the VEMI Lab, about the autonomous vehicle app currently under development by the lab’s autonomous vehicle research group. forbes.com/sites/gusalexiou/…
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab7 Apr 2021
1️⃣ Week until our Maine Impact Week event, “Autonomous Vehicle Roundtable and Q&A” ‼️ Have any questions? Visit the Youtube Live link and drop them in the chat or reach out to us on any of our social channels. Hope to see you there! youtube.com/watch?v=_EC_rZ1s…
Autonomous Vehicle Roundtable and Q&A with VEMI (Apr 14, 2021)

Autonomous Vehicle Roundtable and Q&A with VEMI (Apr 14, 2021)

Join us for a discussion about the future of autonomous vehicles in...

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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab2 Apr 2021
Dr. Richard Corey & Dr. Nicholas Giudice spoke with @INDATAproject at Easterseals Crossroads on its podcast, “Assistive Technology Update,” about our @USDOT project! #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign umaine.edu/news/blog/2021/04…
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab31 Mar 2021
The special guests include Katherine Freund the Founder & President of @ITNAmerica, Jonathan Rubin the Director of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, & Dale Peabody a Transportation Research Engineer from @MaineDOT1
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab31 Mar 2021
On Wednesday 4/14 @ 7pm we will be hosting an autonomous vehicle roundtable discussion with a YouTube Live Q&A session for Maine Impact Week. Find out more here: umaine.edu/impactweek/event/…
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INDATA@INDATAproject26 Mar 2021
INDATA's newest post: ATU513 – AVA App Project with Nicholas Giudice and Richard Corey eastersealstech.com/2021/03/…
ATU513 – AVA App Project with Nicholas Giudice and Richard Corey

ATU513 – AVA App Project with Nicholas Giudice and Richard Corey

Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Dr. Ri…

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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab23 Mar 2021
This series of images shows how AVA utilizes familiar elements from existing ridesharing apps, enabling users to easily order a ride in an autonomous vehicle 2/2 #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab23 Mar 2021
The first step in our development process for the AVA app for the @USDOT Inclusive Design Challenge was to create a series of mockups that prototype the user experience. 1/2
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USDOT ITS JPO@ITS_USDOT22 Feb 2021
The Inclusive Design Challenge semifinalists and Complete Trip-ITS4US awardees have been announced. Learn about the teams and projects helping improve transportation access to persons with disabilities and mobility challenges. transportation.gov/briefing-…
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USDOT ITS JPO@ITS_USDOT9 Feb 2021
The @USDOT recently awarded $3 million to 10 semifinalists through the Inclusive Design Challenge. Learn more about the semifinalists helping make #AVs accessible for all travelers. transportation.gov/inclusive…
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab4 Feb 2021
“This development project connects the dots by allowing us to bridge several areas of expertise to ensure that the technology of the future is accessible for all” - Dr. Giudice in @bangordailynews #InclusiveDesign #accessibility bangordailynews.com/2021/02/…
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab3 Feb 2021
AVA project feature in @NewsMedical “AVA will help users request, find and enter a vehicle using a multisensory interface that provides guidance through audio and haptic feedback and high-contrast visual cues.” #accessibility #InclusiveDesign news-medical.net/news/202101…
Smartphone app will people with disabilities and seniors use autonomous vehicles

Smartphone app will people with disabilities and seniors use autonomous vehicles

Self-driving cars will offer access to ride-sharing and ride-hailing with their suite of modern conveniences. However, many people with visual impairments who use these services rely on a human...

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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab2 Feb 2021
One of our graduate students, Paul Fink, spoke with @FoxABCMaine about the AVA project, read more here: foxbangor.com/news/item/a-se… #accessibility #InclusiveDesign
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University of Maine@UMaine1 Feb 2021
Self-driving cars will offer ride-sharing and ride-hailing capability, but people with visual impairments rely on a human driver to safely find their vehicle. A group led by @VEMI_Lab is developing an app to help users request, find and enter a vehicle. umaine.edu/news/blog/2021/01…
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A research group led by @VEMI_Lab at @UMaine is developing a smartphone app that provides the navigational assistance needed for people with disabilities and seniors to enjoy ride-sharing and ride-hailing. umaine.edu/news/blog/2021/01…
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab29 Jan 2021
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab25 Jan 2021
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VEMI Lab@VEMI_Lab25 Jan 2021
Replying to @SenatorCollins
@SenatorCollins & @SenAngusKing spoke about our @USDOT prize: “We welcome this investment in automated vehicle technologies at the University of Maine, which will help to safely and efficiently connect seniors with essential services.” #inclusivedesign collins.senate.gov/newsroom/…
Senators Collins, King Announce $300,000 to Connect Seniors with Ride-Hailing Services | U.S....

Senators Collins, King Announce $300,000 to Connect Seniors with Ride-Hailing Services | U.S....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of Maine has received a total of $300,000 to develop an...

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