Guident Corp., a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle teleoperation company, has partnered with Florida Atlantic University’s Sensing Institute (I-SENSE) to develop advanced urban mapping technologies aimed at improving infrastructure planning and transportation systems.
The project will use data collected from AVs equipped with lidar, radar, high-resolution video cameras and other sensors to create “digital twins” — virtual models of physical urban structures and dynamic conditions. These digital replicas will offer real-time insights for public and private stakeholders, enabling advanced analysis, simulation, and management of infrastructure.
“This collaboration exemplifies the power of combining academic innovation with industry expertise to chart new pathways for urban mobility,” said Dennis Morgen, vice president at Guident. Jason Hallstrom, executive director of I-SENSE, added: “Partnering with Guident allows us to translate our academic insights into transformative real-world applications.”
The partnership merges I-SENSE’s research capabilities in sensing, computing, AI and wireless communication with Guident’s proprietary technology. Supported by initiatives such as the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes, the collaboration is exploring future funding and monetization opportunities to expand its impact.