SAE Demo Days is Coming to WCX
SAE Autonomous Demo Days is a public facing event created to give people hands on experience with automated vehicles and reinforce engineering advancements designed to enable safety and show the differences between ADAS and automated functions.
SAE, in partnership with PAVE [Partners for Automated Vehicle Education] and Dataspeed, will give WCX attendees a chance to test ride the future during the event:
WCX AV Demo Days Schedule:
- Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Cobo Hall B
Experience the Future First-Hand
What will your first experience be like in self-driving vehicle? Watch the experiences of previous SAE demo day participants.
How to Catch Your Ride in an Automated Vehicle
Get a first-hand experience riding in an automated vehicle while attending WCX.
To catch a ride, visit the demo area in Hall B during the scheduled times listed above. No appointment or reservation required.
The rides will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Not attending WCX?
Live in the area and have relatives or friends who would enjoy the experience? Demo Days will be open to general public. Share the public demonstration information:
SAE Demo Day Schedule for the General Public
- Friday, April 5: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 6: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 7: 9:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
*Reservations required.
Learn More Here
PAVE
PAVE is a diverse coalition of industry, nonprofit and academic institutions with one goal: To engage with the public on the facts regarding automated vehicles so that everyone can fully participate in shaping the future of transportation. PAVE members believe that fact-based, hype-free information will help the public to better understand automated vehicle technology and its potential benefits for safety, mobility and sustainability.
Dataspeed, Inc.
Learn about the technology behind autonomous vehicles while riding in a self-driving Dataspeed car! Demonstrations will utilize Lidar, mapping, and localization to autonomously navigate through an area. You’ll also gain knowledge on teleoperation by chatting with our safety driver while you control the vehicle from the backseat.
