Focus Areas

FACT

The integration of robotaxis with 9-1-1 is not only a technical necessity but a vital step towards ensuring public safety and trust in autonomous vehicle technology. When a 9-1-1 emergency occurs, IP-based instantaneous data transmission to 9-1-1 will give emergency responders immediate access to real-time situational data like location, robotaxi status, and passenger information.

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Most of us have been there…stranded on the side of a highway with a flat tire or empty gas tank while traffic zooms by. Unfortunately for some, what started as an inconvenience often leads to tragedy.

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Too often, a family’s only indication that something bad has happened is the fact that a loved one does not arrive home when they are expected. The agony of not knowing if a missing family member is seriously injured, or alive or dead cannot be overstated. It is essential First Responders have an efficient and immediate way to find and inform families about their loved ones.

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Following motor vehicle crashes involving unresponsive crash victims, vehicles are towed without consent. Motor vehicle owners are left wondering where their vehicle went, and end up saddled with thousands of dollars in towing and storage fees.

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Many First Responders lack a quick and easy way to understand how to safely extricate crash victims from heavily damaged vehicles without coming into contact with dangerous airbag igniters, seatbelt tensioners and electrical sources.

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Car submersion is terrifying and often fatal. We only have one minute to escape through side windows. All too often, valuable seconds are wasted on the wrong actions, such as using the cell phone for emergency calls. Speed is key for survival, so windows must come down rapidly and automatically.