Wichita State University and AAA Kansas will host an educational seminar series addressing the future of autonomous vehicles in the state.
“The technology to provide fully self-driving vehicles is under development and testing and is advancing toward future reality on our roadways,” said AAA Kansas spokesman Shawn Steward in a news release. “As the nation’s foremost advocate for motorists, travelers and traffic safety, AAA is pleased to partner with Wichita State to provide this informative forum to educate and engage with transportation and government officials, community business leaders and the public on the future of our transportation system, so we are prepared when autonomous vehicles become reality in Kansas.”
The first Technology Takes the Wheel seminar is 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 30 at WSU Tech’s National Center for Aviation Training, 4004 N. Webb. It is free and open to the public. Attendees can register online at www.wichita.edu/autonomousvehicles.
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