Speaker At Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North Luncheon on May 30, 2019
Shamar Herron
Deputy Director of Michigan Works!
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Shamar Herron learned very quickly that he had options. He could let his unfavorable surroundings dictate his future, or he could forge his own path. Shamar chose the latter and began working hard towards his success.
After growing six inches in one summer, Shamar knew his passion for basketball could help him achieve his goals. After a long process, Shamar chose to attend The Ohio State University, where he helped lead his basketball team to the NCAA Final Four in 1999. While Shamar saw minimal time on the court, he was a consummate and dependable teammate. That skill is one of his best traits in the business world.
As the Deputy Director of Michigan Works! Southeast, Shamar leads teams that focus on helping people craft and achieve their goals toward a career and connecting talent to business needs. Mr. Herron also serves as a liaison between executive thought and day to day outputs. His background in economic development, mentoring, and data analysis allows him to play in a variety of arenas. Shamar sits on multiple boards from Youth development to Prisoner reentry. Working with the Director, Shamar will continue to learn and grow as a member of this team!
Shan Bao, filled in for Prof. Huei Peng to talk about the Automated Vehicle and Mcity.
Five years ago the University of Michigan announced plans to launch an advanced mobility research center. Today, Mcity has established itself as a leading voice in connected and automated vehicles.
Shan described the benefits of an automated vehicle, automated vehicles have the potential to:
Reduce vehicle fatalities and injuries by as much as 90 percent
Increase vehicle energy efficiency
Significantly reduce carbon emissions
Lower freight transportation costs
Reduce land use for mobility, including parking
Improve accessibility to transportation
Shan talked, about the Mcity Test Facility, which is less them a mile from our luncheon location. "The Mcity Test Facility is the first purpose-built proving ground for testing connected and automated vehicles and technologies in simulated urban and suburban driving environments." "There’s no other facility like it."
Shan also described theMcity Driverless Shuttle, "Mcity is studying how passengers react to the driverless shuttles as a way to gauge consumer acceptance of the technology." The Mcity Driverless Shuttle operates on U-M’s North Campus when the weather is better. "Exterior cameras capture the reaction and behavior of other road users, including other vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. Interior cameras record the reactions of riders inside the shuttle. This includes the use of video and audio recordings, and photographs from the videos." "Mcity is also monitoring ridership and usage patterns, and surveying users about their experience. The data gathered will help researchers understand user trust over time, as well as how to design safer vehicles and how to operate them more efficiently."
Shan said, "Mcity's vision is to lead the transition to a new world of connected and automated vehicles. Mcity's work goes beyond technology. Mcity’s researchers, collaborators, and partners consider all aspects of the future of transportation and mobility, such as the impact on business, infrastructure, and society."
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