DEC 12 | DEC 13 | DEC 14

SAE Demo Day at Babcock Ranch

SAE International with the support of State Senator Jeff Brandes, Kitson & Partners and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, cordially invites you to experience the future by taking a ride in a self-driving car provided by Perrone Robotics and sharing your thoughts before and after the ride to help us understand your perception of self-driving technology and how you see it impacting your life.

Continue the experience at the interactive displays provided by Velodyne LiDAR, Transdev, AAA, and Lime.

See below for full details on each participant and click to the website to learn more.

Wednesday, December 12

Thursday, December 13

Friday, December 14

“I am excited that SAE International is continuing to bring this self-driving “hands off” demo across Florida. We had a wonderful experience in Tampa. Now, the residents and future residents of Babcock Ranch will be able to experience this technology and provide feedback for what they want to see in their community as we move towards a shared, electric, and autonomous future. I look forward to SAE International and Babcock Ranch casting a bold vision for this future.”
- Senator Jeff Brandes

Special Assistance Needed

SAE will do what is feasible to make its events reasonably accessible to attendees. If you have special accommodation needs, please let us know by emailing us at strategy@insights.sae.org with a brief description of how we can serve you better. Accommodations requested onsite will be provided only if possible for us to do so on short notice.

Photos 
We want you to take photos! And be sure to share them with us by using #SAEDemoDay.

Weather
This event will take place even with light rain. If for some reason severe weather impacts the event, please visit this site for more information.

Cancellations

Space is limited. Please, should you need to cancel after you have booked a reservation, emailstrategy@insights.sae.org to let us know, or call our Guest Line at 833-229-0762

What to Expect on the Day of Your Ride

Appointment for your time booked?
If the time and date you want for the demo ride is unavailable, come and experience the interactive displays, explore Babcock Ranch and add your name to our wait list; spots can open up.

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To get on the waitlist

Email us at strategy@insights.sae.org 

Include your name, email, phone number and date/time range you are requesting


42850 Crescent Loop
Babcock Ranch, FL 33982

For GPS navigation, use Punta Gorda as the city



  • Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled ride time and plan to stay a minimum of 1 hour (You are welcome to stay longer!)

  • All riders [including teenage children] will be required to complete a questionnaire ride before the demo as well as a post-ride survey on their experience.

  • Look for our outside attendants to direct you to the parking lot behind the building.

  • Check in at the welcome desk to complete your registration and receive your ride credentials.

  • An orientation guide will meet you and explain the event.

  • Ride in the self-driving car! The demo will take place on the streets of Babcock Ranch.

  • Visit the Velodyne LiDAR, Transdev, AAA, and Lime (Wednesday Only) interactive displays, engage with our team of industry experts and explore Babcock Ranch.

Only 3 Demonstration Days

About Us

SAE International

SAE International is a global association committed to being the ultimate knowledge source for the engineering profession. By uniting over 127,000 engineers and technical experts, we drive knowledge and expertise across a broad spectrum of industries. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including programs like A World in Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™.  Learn more at: www.sae.org.


About Our Partners

Perrone Robotics

Perrone Robotics Inc. (PRI) is a provider of autonomy solutions since 2003 and the creator of the TONY autonomous shuttle solution.  PRI's projects are driven by their patented MAX™ engine that integrates data from a wide range of sensors, decides on an appropriate course of action, and sends instructions to controls on a vehicle.  PRI has years of experience building autonomous solutions ranging from small home/office robots, to all-terrain vehicles to automobiles to the world’s largest mining truck for Liebherr.  PRI is now shifting to focus on mobility for the “median mile” and delivering compelling, efficient, and exciting shuttle services. Learn more at: www.perronerobotics.com

Velodyne

Velodyne LiDAR invented real-time 3D lidar in 2005 for the DARPA Grand Challenge, a race for driverless cars, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. Lidar proved to be the key technology to cracking the self-driving puzzle, with Velodyne Lidar serving as the core perception sensor on the top two finishers in the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007. Since that time, Velodyne has continued to develop the technology and is currently featured on the majority of fully self-driving cars around the world.

Transdev

As a leading operator and global integrator of mobility, Transdev gives passengers the freedom to move whenever and however they choose. We are proud to provide 11 million passenger trips every day, in 20 countries, thanks to efficient, easy to use and environmentally-friendly transportation services that connect people and communities. Our approach is rooted in long- term partnerships with public authorities and businesses, and in the relentless pursuit of the safest, best quality and most innovative mobility solutions. Learn More at: http://www.transdevna.com/ or http://www.transdev.com 

AAA - The Auto Club Group

AAA – The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America. ACG and its affiliates provide membership, insurance, financial services and travel offerings to over 9.6 million members across eleven states and two U.S. territories. AAA’s mission includes protecting and advancing freedom of mobility and improving traffic safety which obviously involves guidance on new technologies. Research in this area can be found here at the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety website. Representatives will be on site with information about the many products and services offered by AAA.

Lime

Lime is revolutionizing mobility in cities and campuses by empowering residents with a greener, more efficient, and affordable transportation option that also improves urban sustainability. By partnering with local key stakeholders and systematically deploying a fleet of smart-bikes and scooters that are enabled with GPS, wireless technology, and self-activating locks, Lime will dramatically improve urban mobility by making the first and last mile faster, cheaper, and healthier for riders. Since launching in June 2017, the company has logged over 20 million trips, expanded to 4 continents, 10 countries, and 16 international cities, deploying electric scooters, electric-assist bikes, and multiple models of their standard pedal bike. Funded by Silicon Valley's leading VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, Lime is based in San Francisco, CA. Learn more at www.li.me.

Only 3 Demonstration Days

Appointment for your time booked?
If the time and date you want for the demo ride is unavailable, come and experience the interactive displays, explore Babcock Ranch and add your name to our wait list; spots can open up.

To get on the waitlist

Email us at strategy@insights.sae.org 

Include your name, email, phone number and date/time range you are requesting

What to expect on the day of your ride

Come to the Old School Building at Babcock Ranch

42850 Crescent Loop
Babcock Ranch, FL 33982

For GPS navigation, use Punta Gorda as the city



  • Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled ride time and plan to stay a minimum of 1 hour (You are welcome to stay longer!)

  • All riders [including teenage children] will be required to complete a questionnaire ride before the demo as well as a post-ride survey on their experience.

  • Look for our outside attendants to direct you to the parking lot behind the building.

  • Check in at the welcome desk to complete your registration and receive your ride credentials.

  • An orientation guide will meet you and explain the event.

  • Ride in the self-driving car! The demo will take place on the streets of Babcock Ranch.

  • Visit the Velodyne LiDAR, Transdev, AAA, and Lime (Wednesday only) interactive displays, engage with our team of industry experts and explore Babcock Ranch.

Are You Ready to Ride in a Self-Driving Car?

Come to the Old School Building at Babcock Ranch

DEC 12 | DEC 13 | DEC 14

2016 Range Rover Sport HSE