Visions of sci-fi could become reality along Buffalo's Medical Campus

Published April 16, 2018 This content is archived.

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An article about a “smart corridor” that is in the works for a 2.5 mile stretch of Main Street near downtown reports the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and UB researchers are about to test a 12-passenger driverless shuttle on private roads on the North Campus, with research on it incorporated into the planning and design of the Smart Corridor and Main Street project.

The article quotes Adel Sadek, professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering , who said the autonomous shuttle could assist in completing the beginning and final legs of a commute and be particularly helpful for visually impaired riders and those who cannot drive.

Read the story here.