Peachtree Corners Partners with T- Mobile to Launch Beep Autonomous Shuttle Fleet, C-V2X Technology Drives Enhanced Safety and Tech Development
October 06, 2021 at 09:03 am EDT
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Peachtree Corners and T-Mobile 5G – announced the launch of a new fleet of autonomous shuttles, referred to as PAUL (Piloting Autonomous Use Locally), for residents this Fall. The service, implemented by Beep – a global leader in multi-passenger, electric, autonomous mobility solutions – will operate along Technology Parkway and will include stops at popular destinations in the area such as hotels, restaurants, retail shops, the Innovation Center at Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and City Hall. With C-V2X solutions now a reality in Peachtree Corners, the importance of advanced 5G – with low latency, high bandwidth and high-speed connectivity critical for real-time reaction between sensors, machines and people – is taking center stage. Beep's autonomous shuttles are connected on T-Mobile's 5G network. Each shuttle is equipped with a 5G gateway to power telematics data and enable interaction with 5G connected infrastructure along the Integrated Transportation Systems (ITS) corridor. In addition, OVHcloud will deliver compute, storage and other cloud platform resources, which will allow the city and select technology partners to manage, analyze, gain critical insights and make informed decisions from the massive amounts of data generated from the autonomous vehicles and sensors across connected infrastructure. Unlike other autonomous vehicles across the country, PAUL is a reflection of the future of true Level 4 and 5 autonomy – employing various emerging technologies connected over T-Mobile's 5G network such as intersections with video analytics to provide real time data, cameras in the shuttles, Roadside Units (RSU) and Onboard Units (OBU) that advance autonomous vehicle operation in real-world environments. Unrivaled Safety: Beep cuts through the industry noise and recognizes the importance of continuous human oversight necessary to close the gap that currently exists with today's autonomous vehicle platforms. The company's Beep Command Center (BCC) capabilities add a critical layer of safety, allowing staff to intervene and react to emergency situations. In addition, the city's first responder organizations are all intensely trained and prepared to support PAUL operations daily. C-V2X Technology + Government and Business Collaboration: Peachtree Corners' vibrant smart city ecosystem includes city-owned cellular-V2X infrastructure that allows vehicles, traffic lights, roadside fixtures, buildings, pedestrians and more to communicate with each other to ensure that autonomous shuttles are more aware of their surroundings and can react to various conditions. Beep's deep experience in managing the large and most tenured autonomous shuttle service, coupled with its proven track record in operating vehicles on public roads, uniquely positions the company as a leader in the development of real-world autonomous solutions and software. The PAUL deployment is another reflection of Beep's ability to plan, manage and deploy autonomous solutions in unique environments.
T-Mobile US, Inc. specializes in mobile telecommunication services. Sales break down by activity as follows:
- mobile telecommunication services (80.5%): mobile telephone service, long-distance telephone service, data transmission, Internet access, directory services, etc. serving 119.7 million subscribers at the end of 2023;
- equipment sales (18%): primarily handsets and accessories;
- other (1.5%).
Products and services are marketed through a network of approximately 3,400 retail stores under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile names, and via Internet.