Self-driving robotic pods will help enhance navigation for people with limited disabilitiesVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug.15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations -- Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF), a non-profit dedicated to removing barriers for people with disabilities and A&K Robotics, the autonomous micromobility company, today announced a strategic partnership to advance accessibility and inclusivity.
The collaboration includes discussions, workshops and evaluations for improving accessibility in airports and other spaces using autonomous mobility pods and developing models and use-cases for technology adoption to optimize the flow of travelers while maximizing meaningful accessibility for people of all ages and abilities. Input from people with varying lived experiences with disabilities will be a key component of the evaluations.
This collaboration aims to catalyze new methods of accessibility in various settings such as airports, malls and schools, though the use and adoption of cutting-edge innovations and self-driving technology, including A&K’s CruzTM mobility pods.
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