October 11, 2018 Ottawa, ON – For Immediate Release – Our 2018 Board Elections have closed – and the results are in! The members of Unmanned Systems Canada / Systémes Télécommandés Canada had three weeks to use our online voting system to cast their votes. At the close of this year’s election (October 9th, 2018), […]
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USC Board Member Barrie Kirk, is a co-founder and the Executive Director of CAVCOE (formerly the Canadian Automated Vehicles Centre of Excellence). In his capacity as a consultant and speaker, he has assisted many public and private sector organizations prepare for the AV era. This led to the creation of The Canadian Automated Vehicle Institute […]
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Garneau, Minister of Transport Canada, announced the Advanced Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS) program and Clean Rail Academic Grant Program on August 29, 2018 at Carleton University in Ottawa. Of the […]
Strengthening Canada’s Unmanned Vehicle Sector Unmanned Vehicle Systems are helping farmers, foresters, energy companies, educators, media-makers, researchers and governments innovate the way they ‘do business.’ Canada’s 16th Annual ‘Unmanned Canada’ Conference and Trade Show in Vancouver, BC is the premier event to learn more about the evolving regulations, new technologies, tools, and best practices. Join us […]
USC is committed to increase inclusion and diversity in our rapidly growing sector! As a member of Unmanned Systems Canada’s volunteer Board of Directors, I’m excited to announce that we’ve got some ‘innovative ideas’ to increase Indigenous participation at the 16th Annual Unmanned Canada Conference and Trade Show coming to Vancouver and the traditional territories […]
Become a Member of Unmanned Systems Canada It’s not every day that individuals, businesses and institutions can play a role in shaping emerging industries, especially in a sector that has the potential to impact so many lives. Unmanned systems are innovating operations farmers, foresters, energy companies, educators, media-makers and miners. The growing success of Canada’s […]
UC 2018 Vancouver Conference at a Glance Unmanned Systems Canada / Systèmes Télécommandé Canada (USC-STC) is excited about the growing roster of presenters, exhibitors & sponsors coming to our 16th Annual National Conference & Trade Show this year! We hope you’ll join us Vancouver, BC to learn more about how unmanned systems are ‘Innovating Canada – By […]
BCTECH Summit Featured Transportation Innovators Panel Paul Godsmark of CAVCOE led a lively discussion at this year’s #BCTECHSummit with leaders from #Lyft and #Mojio. Panelists shared research about autonomous vehicles, new concepts such as ‘Driving as a Service’ and ‘Open Connected Car Platforms’ that shaping the future of mobility. ‘Connected Car Networks,’ rising consumer demand of ‘ride-hailing’ and ‘ride-sharing,’ and pressure […]
Industry News You Need USC is committed to conducting, compiling and sharing research relevant to the Unmanned Systems community. Email [email protected] with a ‘quick intro’ of an industry association report, research paper, or company research that you’d like to share. We can include your contact information, if requested, with your summary of its relevance to […]
Free Rides! Calgary and Edmonton to test 12-seat electric, autonomous vehicle shuttle bus system Two Alberta cities will offer free test-rides in autonomous, electric shuttles this fall! City planners in Alberta announced on June 6, 2018 that two AV projects will allow the public to ‘test-ride’ in Autonomous Vehicles (AV’s) in the fall of 2018. […]