Rogers helps University of Waterloo with autonomous shuttle

WATERLOO – The University of Waterloo has begun showcasing a new driverless, autonomous shuttle research program that will transport students and staff around campus (above). The demonstration of the shuttle, dubbed “WATonoBus” by the research team, is the first of its kind at a Canadian academic institution, reads a press release, and marks a significant milestone in a multi-year initiative to demonstrate and integrate autonomous transportation onto the campus. The shuttle is “the first in the country to operate remotely over Rogers 5G network, thanks to a Rogers partnership agreement with the University to advance 5G research in the Toronto-Waterloo...