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A man in a blue suit and glasses stands in front of industrial cranes and shipping containers under a cloudy sky.
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Meet the Academic using AI to optimise logistics networks
Supply chain logistics specialist Arijit De is investigating what impact digital tools can have in making deliveries more efficient and less carbon intensive, and has developed a novel idea for transporting goods in rural areas by allowing food producers to place deliveries on passenger buses.
Aerial view of a cityscape at night with multiple white arcs and dots superimposed, representing Urban Artificial Intelligence connected networks.
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Urban AI: three firms on how AI can help us understand our cities
Artificial intelligence promises large productivity and efficiency gains for our urban spaces. We speak to three leading firms working with Connected Places Catapult about their systems and their thoughts on the future of AI.
Two men stand on stage at the Climate Summit EMEA. One man presents a CReDo award shaped like a wooden block with an engraved design to the other man. A sign behind them lists topics like "Net Zero" and "Sustainability.
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CReDo among the winners at Climate Innovation Awards
Climate resilience digital twin tops Green Building, Infrastructure and Adaptation category
A woman stands on the sidewalk holding a device focused on virtual reality safety, with a busy street, including a bus and several cars, in the background.
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Meet the innovator using virtual reality to improve driver safety
Heavy goods drivers are among the beneficiaries of new safety training developed using virtual reality.
A small autonomous electric vehicle with the name "Aurrigo" is parked by a building, with one door open, revealing seats inside. The vehicle is white with gray patterns and features the Union Jack flag.
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Integrating automated vehicles into the transport system
Automated vehicles are no longer just a science fiction vision of the future; long term trials have been operating around the globe, and paid services for the general public are now available in certain locations.
A woman stands at a podium speaking at the Connected Digital Twins Summit, hosted by Connected Places Catapult. The event features banners and hashtags like #CDTSummit in the background, emphasizing the innovative impact of digital twins.
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Digital twins summit makes the connection
Over 900 guests joined the Connected Digital Twins Summit either in person or online to hear industry specialists discuss latest developments, new technologies and next steps.
An older man wearing glasses and a light blue shirt stands next to a metal structure with multiple wires and components, representing advanced satellite-based communication systems, in a laboratory setting.
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Meet the innovator driving autonomous vehicle safety forward
Electronics expert Oliver Leisten has developed satellite-based communication systems to help unmanned aircraft stay safe in the sky. He is now turning his attention to driverless cars with the help of Connected Places Catapult.
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Connected Places Magazine – Issue 2
Discover how innovation is shaping the Century of Cities, learn more about the future of housing in the UK, and get up to speed with the growing market for connected logistics.