| About the American Standards Institute
for Automated Transport Systems, LLC (ASI/ATS)
Mission Statement
The mission of the ASI-ATS is defined in five broad areas:
- Provides a detailed PREFERRED EMBODIMENT description of all aspects of the automated transportation system.
- Provides an interpretation of the preferred embodiment into a practical set of operational standards.
- Provides certification of conformance to entities providing equipment, facilities or services as a part of an automated transportation system.
- Provides assurance that geographically-separated automated transportation systems are compatible.
- Provides a licensing pool for entities with proprietary technology to share, and facilitates access to system-wide technology for all entities involved in the development and production of infrastructure, vehicles, components, electronics and software for the Automated Transport System.
The ASI/ATS organization defines STANDARDS of DESIGN, PERFORMANCE, ENGINEERING, and SAFETY for vehicles, operating systems and infrastructure for all aspects of automated transportation. The Automated Transportation System described here has been patented, and the presentation From Gridlock to Green Pastures? and related information on this web site is copyrighted.
The ASI/ATS is not intended to be an active participant in the manufacturing of vehicles, or constructing / owning infrastructure, or operating / leasing vehicles, or in any other way be an active participant in system operations. However, within its mission parameters, ASI/ATS is helping facilitate a prototype project.
Invitation to developers and manufacturers
ASI/ATS invites individuals and companies to participate in the development of a human-scale prototype system. Development partners and manufacturers are needed for software applications, components, controls, sensors, communication devices, roadway infrastructure, and entire bi-functional vehicles.
If you are interested in participating in this project, please send email to developers@automatedtransport.com.
What is the "Automated Transportation System" (ATS)?
ATS is an integrated system for automated road transportation. To assure interoperability of vehicles and infrastructure wherever the system is developed, and to insure that maximum results are obtained from the implemented system, there need to be standards. The AIS/ATS organization is the "keeper of the standards." It defines the complete record with all related axioms, corollaries, stipulations and rules. It is the "source document" for the standards.
Roles of the AIS/ATS
The automated transportation system is based upon performance criteria. In actual practice rules (axioms) may require modification to reflect practical conditions. One of the roles of the ASI/ATS is to decide to what extent standards are tempered by or modified in light of, practical constraints. Constraints can be environmental, cultural, economic, mechanical or geographical.
For example, although the system calls for automated roads to follow the shortest distance between two points, realistic obstacles—lakes, mountains, swamps, etc.—are allowable exceptions to this rule because these are permanent unyielding conditions and not exceptions based upon politics or temporary conditions. Modifications to standards should be made fairly based upon uniform criteria, including actual performance and measurable capabilities.
A sister organization to ASI/ATS is the
 American Society of Automated Transport Systems Engineers
The purpose of the Society is to recognize those professionals who are qualified to engineer, design, develop and advance the AUTOMATED TRANSPORT SYSTEM, and also evaluate proposed rules, operating & performance standards and technology. The word ENGINEER is to be interpreted broadly. It shall be based on the individual’s experience, expertise and practical capabilities rather than exclusively on academic background or degrees.
Example: An environmental specialist without a college degree may acquire membership standing in the area of environmental issues because of his or her practical knowledge and contributions.
Many disciplines may be incorporated, including urban planning, legal, emergency services response, accounting, consulting, civil engineering, electrical engineering and automotive engineering.
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