Sponsors
We are very grateful for the support of the official sponsors of the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit:
Summit Sponsors
May Mobility
May Mobility is a pioneering force in the autonomous vehicle industry, focused on transforming mobility with safer, greener, and more accessible transportation solutions. Their technology emphasizes adaptability and safety, handling unexpected driving scenarios to improve airport transit systems and enhance accessibility while introducing AVs into airport fleets and operations.
May Mobility is set to demonstrate its cutting-edge autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, emphasising its application in landside operations to enhance the travel experience. As airports evolve, May Mobility’s AV solutions seamlessly integrate to bridge transportation gaps and streamline operations, providing a robust alternative to conventional ground transport services.
In collaboration with Toyota, May Mobility presents the Sienna Autono-MaaS – an on-demand, autonomy-enabled microtransit solution that operates without the need for new infrastructure or additional costs. This fully compliant FMVSS vehicle navigates public roadways adeptly, offering flexible transportation options for both passengers and airport employees.
Moreover, May Mobility’s commitment to accessibility is evidenced by the wheelchair-accessible version of its vehicles. May Mobility collaborates closely with partners to customise and tailor the transportation service, ensuring it meets the specific needs of each airport environment.
Pattern
Pattern develops an ecosystem of robotics and process automation tools for smoother, more efficient, change resilient ground operations.
Pattern will be showing its Pathfinder – robotic automation for baggage and cargo movement – driving autonomously live from an airport in Colorado. It will also have an interactive demo with a teleoperation set, where attendees can drive the robot live in Colorado from the demo in Pittsburgh. The teleoperation station has a screen with live camera feed, context from the autonomy sensors, and a steering wheel/gas pedal for control. Pathfinder improves the efficiency, quality and safety of ground operations with a step function leap.
In addition, Pattern will have a demo of its Pulse operating system, which turns airport information into action, showing simulated autonomous operations at Pittsburgh International Airport for the day. Pulse is a fleet manager for everything that moves on the tarmac. The tool integrates with all airport data sources and uses advanced simulation and Machine Learning to optimise processes.
The company will also showcase a hands-on demo with its Co-Pilot dashboard for bag tractors. Co-Pilot provides clear mission directions and turn-by-turn navigation in an aftermarket automotive dashboard.
Kickoff Event Sponsor
The Allegheny Conference on Community Development is one of the United States’ foremost civic leadership organizations. For nearly 80 years, the Conference has been bringing together public and private sector leaders to improve the economic future and quality of life in the 10-county Pittsburgh region.
The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative (the Collaborative) is an 11-county coalition formed to apply for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC). The Collaborative includes 90+ organizations: community-based organizations, labor unions, educational and research institutions, economic development partners and leaders from the private, public and philanthropic sectors, led by a board of directors co-chaired by Stefani Pashman, CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, and Farnam Jahanian, President, Carnegie Mellon University. We focus on communities that need support, adopting a hub-and-spoke approach designed to benefit not only the urban core but surrounding communities as well.
BBBRC is the marquee program of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s American Rescue Plan to boost economic recovery from the pandemic and rebuild American communities.
Breakfast Sponsors
Paslay Group
Paslay Group was founded in 2006 to combine the founding partners’ experience in leading capital development programs at some of North America’s largest commercial airports. Recognizing that airport executives everywhere are tasked with multi-billion-dollar projects that have no margin for error, the need for expanded specialized expertise from outside partners with first-hand knowledge and an owner’s point of view became evident. Paslay Group is the first full-service airport development consultancy of its kind. Paslay Group works as an extension of an airport’s executive management team to help them execute capital development programs successfully, on time, and on budget.
PJ Dick|Hunt
AECOM Hunt and PJ Dick are an established joint venture with a history of delivering large, complex projects for both local and national clients. Whether it’s an airport terminal, sports venue or commercial building, they deliver experiences that focus on client and end-user needs. From preconstruction through construction and final turnover, they pride themselves on collaborating with owners, design teams, and subcontractors to achieve budget, schedule, and functional goals while making the process an enjoyable experience. AECOM Hunt is a national builder ranked in the top five general contracting firms by industry magazine Engineering News-Record. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PJ Dick is the region’s leading construction manager/general contractor and a Top 100 General Contractor, as ranked by industry magazine Engineering News Record.
Coffee break sponsor
Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with more than 85 offices nationwide, they partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, environmental restoration, and specialized overseas construction. Michael Baker International serve as a trusted advisor to the communities they serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable, and more prosperous.
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