{"id":47,"date":"2022-09-01T10:35:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T17:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2024-08-21T23:26:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:26:59","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6\/19\/2024: Striving to Save Lives on Nation\u2019s Roadways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Zhao and Prof. Norma featured on a FullCircle news:<a href=\"https:\/\/fullcircle.asu.edu\/faculty\/striving-to-save-lives-on-nations-roadways\/\">https:\/\/fullcircle.asu.edu\/faculty\/striving-to-save-lives-on-nations-roadways\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2024\/08\/POLY-Junfeng-Zhao-Norma-Hubele-2023-EG-6914-w-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-635\" style=\"width:608px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2024\/08\/POLY-Junfeng-Zhao-Norma-Hubele-2023-EG-6914-w-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2024\/08\/POLY-Junfeng-Zhao-Norma-Hubele-2023-EG-6914-w-1024x576-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2024\/08\/POLY-Junfeng-Zhao-Norma-Hubele-2023-EG-6914-w-1024x576-1-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4\/23\/2024: A United Effort For A Safer Tomorrow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A documentary produced by the Arizona Commerce Authority showcases the remarkable collaborations facilitated by the Institute of Automated Mobility, including BELIV lab\u2019s automated research vehicle. This video is featured at the 2024 ITS America Conference and Expo, hosted at the Phoenix Convention Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A United Effort For A Safer Tomorrow: Arizona Commerce Authority, Institute of Automated Mobility\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bzBAHjmZqo4?list=PLw8l74kpqHWopvxueqGWR2R681aLHxccY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\/21\/2024: Invited Talk at UPenn\u2019s Autoware Center of Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Zhao has been invited by Prof. Rahul Mangharam to present at the Safe Autonomy Seminar Series hosted by the University of Pennsylvania on March 21st, 2024. The topic of his talk is \u201cTesting and Evaluating Automated Driving Systems for Safety and Efficiency\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7176554643307515904\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7176554643307515904<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"1100\" src=\"http:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2024\/03\/Junfeng-Zhao-Autoware-Safe-Autonomy-Seminar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-565\" style=\"width:445px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2024\/03\/Junfeng-Zhao-Autoware-Safe-Autonomy-Seminar.jpg 850w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2024\/03\/Junfeng-Zhao-Autoware-Safe-Autonomy-Seminar-386x500.jpg 386w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2024\/03\/Junfeng-Zhao-Autoware-Safe-Autonomy-Seminar-773x1000.jpg 773w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2\/20\/2024: Prof. Zhao is featured in a Documentary on self-driving cars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Zhao is featured in a Documentary about driverless cars in Phoenix, AZ. It is produced by reporter Namo Abdulla from NEXT, a global program focused on innovation. The program airs on Rudaw, an Associated Press partner channel, in several languages, including English, Arabic, Turkish, and Kurdish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Namo, \u201cI really enjoyed producing this documentary program about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/waymo\/\">Waymo<\/a>\u2018s self-driving cabs. I loved taking a ride in a Waymo cab with Gabriel, a 70-year-old cab driver of Italian origin and see his priceless reaction. He says he will be \u201cvery sad\u201d if he were to lose his Uber job. Our ride took an unexpected turn, making us wonder whether Waymo, a subsidiary of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/google\/\">Google<\/a>\u2018s parent company Alphabet, is watching its riders. I also had the pleasure of talking to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAA9cwJUBxgHRbLL0Zvd03X5DCQDuUfzTVi0\">Junfeng Zhao<\/a>, a former General Motors (GM) engineer and now director of Battery ELectric &amp; Intelligent Vehicle (BELIV) Lab at Arizona State University, for his insider insights. Will robotaxis render human drivers obsolete, or is there a balance between innovation and job opportunities? Enjoy watching and let me know what you think.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What People Get Wrong About Self-Driving Cars\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8J4tIwxEe00?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12\/13\/2023: Prof. Zhao was interviewed by Belgian media during the visit of their Prime Minister to ASU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KIJK. Jan Jambon test zelfrijdende taxi in VS en is helemaal verkocht, maar is zoiets in Belgi\u00eb wel mogelijk?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister-president Jan Jambon test in de Verenigde Staten een zelfrijdende taxi en is meteen helemaal verkocht. \u201cIk was helemaal op mijn gemak!\u201d, zegt hij na de rit. Jambon ziet het ook bij ons helemaal zitten, al zal daarvoor de technologie nog iets beter ontwikkeld moeten worden. \u201cHet zal zeker uitdagender zijn dan hier\u201d, aldus Junfeng Zhao, die onderzoek doet naar zelfrijdende wagens aan de universiteit van Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hln.be\/auto\/kijk-jan-jambon-test-zelfrijdende-taxi-in-vs-en-is-helemaal-verkocht-maar-is-zoiets-in-belgie-wel-mogelijk~aef37a6b\">https:\/\/www.hln.be\/auto\/kijk-jan-jambon-test-zelfrijdende-taxi-in-vs-en-is-helemaal-verkocht-maar-is-zoiets-in-belgie-wel-mogelijk~aef37a6b<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"http:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-01-45-PM-1500x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-519\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-01-45-PM-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-01-45-PM-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-01-45-PM-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-01-45-PM-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-01-45-PM-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12\/03\/2023: BELIV Lab becomes Autoware Center of Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASU BELIV Lab has become one of the Autoware Centers of Excellence. We are glad to join our colleagues around the globe and continue advancing automated vehicle technology together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" src=\"http:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/image-1500x784.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505\" style=\"width:656px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/image-1500x784.png 1500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/image-500x261.png 500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/image-1000x523.png 1000w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/image-1536x803.png 1536w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/12\/image.png 1577w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7137769590834503681\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7137769590834503681<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11\/03\/2023: BELIV Lab Receives Funding from Cox to Develop Intelligent Parking System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"http:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/11\/IMG_0175-1500x844.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/11\/IMG_0175-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/11\/IMG_0175-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/11\/IMG_0175-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/11\/IMG_0175-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/11\/IMG_0175-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cox.asu.edu\/smarter-faster-and-safer-powering-solutions-cities-future\">https:\/\/cox.asu.edu\/smarter-faster-and-safer-powering-solutions-cities-future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>09\/20\/2023: BELIV research vehicle is on display next to Waymo and GM Cruise Robotaxi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Zhao has been invited as a speaker and panelist at the 30th ITS Arizona Conference. The BELIV research vehicle is on display next to Waymo and GM Cruise Robotaxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1119\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/1696057603650-1-1119x1500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/1696057603650-1-1119x1500.jpg 1119w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/1696057603650-1-373x500.jpg 373w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/1696057603650-1-746x1000.jpg 746w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/1696057603650-1-1146x1536.jpg 1146w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/1696057603650-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1129\" data-id=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230920_184753833-1-1500x1129.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230920_184753833-1-1500x1129.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230920_184753833-1-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230920_184753833-1-1000x753.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230920_184753833-1-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/09\/PXL_20230920_184753833-1-2048x1542.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>08\/22\/2023: Prof. Zhao interviewed by NPR affiliated KJZZ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kjzz.org\/staff\/14\">Mark Brodie<\/a>, a host at NPR-affiliated KJZZ radio station, sat down with Prof. Junfeng Zhao, and Marisa Walker, senior vice president at the Arizona Commerce Authority and executive director of the Institute of Automated Mobility to talk about why Arizona became a hub for driverless cars and what\u2019s next for autonomous vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theshow.kjzz.org\/content\/1855481\/arizona-hub-driverless-cars-heres-why-and-whats-next-autonomous-vehicles#expanded\">https:\/\/theshow.kjzz.org\/content\/1855481\/arizona-hub-driverless-cars-heres-why-and-whats-next-autonomous-vehicles#expanded<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"http:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/08\/Image_20230822_085646.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408\" style=\"width:496px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/08\/Image_20230822_085646.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/08\/Image_20230822_085646-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2023\/08\/Image_20230822_085646-1000x750.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>08\/01\/2023: NBC 12 News Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NBC 12News broadcasted today\u2019s interview about our research on developing autonomous vehicle safety evaluation with our partners. We find ourselves in the right place, at the right time, and working with the right people to tackle this challenging task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special thanks to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ira-a.-fulton-schools-of-engineering-at-arizona-state-university\/\">Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/thepolytechnicschool\/\">The Polytechnic School<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/arizona-commerce-authority\/\">Arizona Commerce Authority<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/science-foundation-of-az\/\">Science Foundation Arizona<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.12news.com\/article\/tech\/asu-professor-works-develop-safety-framework-self-driving-vehicles\/75-78b13c8c-5f43-4713-89fb-c71a0616cb89\">https:\/\/www.12news.com\/article\/tech\/asu-professor-works-develop-safety-framework-self-driving-vehicles\/75-78b13c8c-5f43-4713-89fb-c71a0616cb89<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ASU researcher working to make self-driving cars safer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gFX4nXMYPIo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>08\/01\/2023: BELIV Lab Receives Funding to Develop Operational Safety Testing Platform for Automated Vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BELIV Lab<\/strong>&nbsp;receives research funding from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcommerce.com\/\">Arizona Commerce Authority<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcommerce.com\/science-foundation-arizona\/\">Science Foundation of Arizona<\/a>&nbsp;to develop an Operational Safety Testing Platform for Automated Vehicles. This project is also sponsored by Arizona&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/neweconomy.asu.edu\/\">New Economy Initiative<\/a>&nbsp;(NEI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"276\" src=\"http:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2022\/12\/OSA_platform.svg_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2022\/12\/OSA_platform.svg_.jpg 605w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/jzhao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2022\/12\/OSA_platform.svg_-500x228.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The funding received from the sponsors will provide the BELIV Lab with the necessary resources to accelerate research efforts, explore cutting-edge methodologies, and make significant advancements in autonomous vehicle safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)<\/strong>&nbsp;is the state\u2019s leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona\u2019s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create \u2013 recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science Foundation Arizona<\/strong>&nbsp;is a 501(c)(3), public-private non-profit organization dedicated to diversifying and strengthening Arizona\u2019s economy by supporting mission-driven research. The Arizona Commerce Authority and Science Foundation Arizona have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate industry-education collaboration and pursue external funding opportunities. Together, the two organizations will work to energize next-gen talent while growing and attracting industries of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASU\u2019s contributions to the&nbsp;<strong>New Economy Initiative<\/strong>&nbsp;are supported by ongoing investment from the state, numerous industry partners and over 40 local chambers of commerce and economic development organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>07\/07\/2023: ASU research ensures autonomous vehicle safety, reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Zhao and several Faculty members in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scai.engineering.asu.edu\/\">School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/poly.engineering.asu.edu\/\">The Polytechnic School<\/a>, both part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.asu.edu\/\">Ira A. 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