Realtime Technologies is proud to contribute to LTU researching autonomous taxi
Published on August 19, 2017
Lawrence Technological University has begun the research and development of an autonomous campus taxi thanks to donations from several corporate partners. Hyundai MOBIS, the parts and service division of the Korean automaker, donated $15,000 for the purchase of a Polaris GEM e2 two-seat electric vehicle. Dataspeed Inc., a Rochester Hills engineering firm specializing in mobile … Continued
New training simulator at Macomb Community College prepares future police to handle force
Published on August 14, 2017
WARREN, Mich. – A new simulator at Macomb Community College simulates situations police officers could face while on duty to train them for encounters where they may need to decide whether or not to use force. Full article and video here
MILO Range and SRI Partner to Build New High-Tech Police Shooting Range Facility in Texas
Published on August 11, 2017
New simulator can train police on more than 900 scenarios CEDAR PARK —Cedar Park police officer Robert Ducroz stood in a dark hallway Tuesday pointing a laser gun and yelling commands at a screen that showed people running away from a hidden gunman. The gunman suddenly appeared on the screen, firing at Ducroz, but the … Continued
AROTECH’S FAAC INCORPORATED RECEIVES $10.5 M AWARD FOR U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OPERATOR DRIVING SIMULATORS
Published on August 10, 2017
Ann Arbor, Michigan – August 8, 2017 – FAAC Incorporated, a part of Arotech Corporation’s [NasdaqGM: ARTX] Training and Simulation Division, announced that it has received a sole source contract for its Army National Guard Operator Driving Simulators. The General Services Administration contract from the National Guard Bureau is valued at $10.5M, with a period … Continued
Shortfalls in Basic Police Pursuit Driver Training
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In the mid-2000s California’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) audited police pursuit driver training programs throughout California. Among the study’s many findings was the conclusion that not only was ongoing re-training vital but that California’s basic pursuit training program for cadets was often wanting: Initial review of academy training, as well as … Continued
Good Pursuit Training Teaches Efficient Driving Response and De-escalation Techniques, Not Just High-Speed Driving
Published on July 10, 2017
While there is still some debate as to what degree a law officer’s age and inexperience contribute to deadly crashes, it’s broadly accepted that speed kills. Unfortunately, most conventional police pursuit training programs don’t successfully train officers to drive at high speeds in realistic, real life environments such as rural, city or congested areas. Pursuit … Continued
Congratulations to LTU’s IGVC Spec 2 Team on First Place at Robofest 2017
Published on July 6, 2017
Realtime Technologies, a sponsor for Lawrence Tech’s IGVC Spec 2 team, took first place at Robofest 2017. You can view this video on YouTube.