TORONTO — Rogers Communications and Sheridan College announced today a new two-year partnership that will focus on 5G autonomous vehicle research and development through Sheridan’s Centre for Mobile Innovation (CMI), located at the college’s Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Ont.
The collaboration “will involve studying the potential of integrating navigation, diagnostics, and infotainment systems into autonomous vehicles over new 5G wireless technologies and networks, and research into the areas of intelligent transport systems in a multi-user-environment,” explains a press release.
“Sheridan is thrilled to partner with Rogers on this exciting new research,” said Andrea England, vice-provost of research at Sheridan, in the press release. “Together, we have an opportunity to lead autonomous vehicle research and innovation in Canada that will make meaningful economic impacts, while also providing our students relevant problem-solving skills and expertise as they proceed on their career path.”
As part of the joint project, “researchers and students will also use machine learning techniques combined with traffic modeling and simulations to generate insights into how Rogers can deliver innovative services to drivers and prepare a roadmap for autonomous vehicles operating on its 5G networks,” the release says.
“The research will focus on in-car non-driving systems in autonomous vehicles like navigation, diagnostics and infotainment and will explore connectivity with Intelligent Transport Systems using Cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) — a foundational technology for vehicles to communicate with each other and all devices around them.”
The 5G research will focus on the following applications: autonomous public transportation systems, driverless taxis, autonomous delivery systems, and assisted driving for seniors and people with disabilities.
“5G innovation is opening up a whole new world of opportunities for Canadians and businesses and our partnership with Sheridan continues to build on our strong partner ecosystem,” said Jorge Fernandes, chief technology officer of Rogers Communications. “Sheridan College is world-renowned, and we look forward to joining forces with their researchers and students at the campus where we can co-develop applications and work on research that will contribute to society.”
“CMI has consistently focused its efforts on bringing industry and community partners together with Sheridan’s faculty expertise and student talent to develop the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions in mobile technology,” Dr. Edward Sykes (above, second from left), director of Sheridan’s Centre for Mobile Innovation said.
“This new partnership provides evidence of our efforts and brings a new layer of innovation to the Centre as we dive into new and exciting work in the world of 5G autonomous vehicle research.”
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Photo supplied by Rogers. Pictured left to right: Dr. Vicki Mowat, director, research at Sheridan College; Dr. Ed Sykes, director of the Sheridan Centre for Mobile Innovation; Neel Dayal, senior director, innovation and partnerships, Rogers Communications; Dr. Khaled Mahmoud, professor, Sheridan Faculty of Applied Science and Technology and lead researcher on Rogers/CMI research.
