On August 8th, the Transport Research Centre Verne at Tampere University hosted a pivotal workshop focused on advancing robot bus services, gathering experts and stakeholders to discuss the future of automated public transportation.
With automated vehicles still in their early stages, the general public remains largely unfamiliar with their use. Recognising this, the workshop highlighted the importance of studying the expectations, emotions, and needs of diverse user groups. In addition, business perspectives and commercial viability were key topics of discussion.
The event was opened by Professor Heikki Liimatainen of Tampere University, who emphasised the significance of this evolving technology. A key presentation by Aleksi Tepponen from Remoted explored the development of remote charging systems for autonomous vehicles, a crucial component of the larger metaCCAZE project. This EU-level initiative aims to significantly reduce traffic emissions through innovative mobility solutions.
As part of the metaCCAZE project, the collaboration involves academic institutions, private enterprises, and the public sector, with Tampere University, the City of Tampere, and Remoted playing prominent roles. The project seeks to explore sustainable mobility innovations, with findings from the workshop contributing to shaping the future of robot bus services in Europe.
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Tampere plays a key role in the metaCCAZE project by advancing sustainable mobility solutions, including the development of robot bus services. Through collaboration with academia and the private sector, Tampere focuses on reducing traffic emissions and integrating innovative technologies into urban transport systems. Find our more here.
