Explore the Future of Autonomous Vehicles with MnDOT’s Upcoming Free Webinar on January 23

Curiosity about the future of commuting? Mark your calendars for January 23rd. MnDOT’s Office of Research & Innovation, along with the Minnesota Local Road Research Board, are set to host a webinar zoned in on the evolution of autonomous vehicles. Research Radar is giving you a free pass to hear from the experts on the grand experiment of self-driving vehicles and their impact on Minnesota’s roads.

There’s no cost to virtually attend, but be sure to quickly register to secure your spot. Viewers will get to directly engage with Thomas Johnson-Kaiser from MnDOT as he unpacks the Grand Rapids GoMARTI Self-Driving Shuttle Pilot Program. Also, Rajesh Rajamani, a Professor at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, is slated to shed some light on how autonomous and partially autonomous vehicles are beginning to subtly transform Minnesota’s traffic landscape. And don’t miss out on Cory J. Johnson’s insights on the interplay between pedestrians, drivers, and automated vehicles, which promises to challenge our trust in tech on tarmac.

The monthly Research Radar series aims to scan the new terrains of transportation research with each webinar spotlighting three topical studies. Apart from autonomous shenanigans, upcoming sessions include tackling sustainable transportation solutions on February 20 and harmonizing art and livability to enrich communities on March 20.

To join the journey into the tech-infused horizon of transportation, more information and registration can be found on the MnDOT announcement page. It’s an opportunity to cruise alongside the thought leaders and pioneers, driving discussions that might just determine how we all will come to move around in our increasingly automated world.