Self-driving technology company COAST Autonomous has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saint Leo University in Florida to collaborate on the development of a plan for introducing an autonomous system onto the university's campus that works alongside existing campus transportation.

The deployment will include identifying routes and running simulations to determine the ideal fleet size and vehicle types that are needed to provide an efficient and useful service. This could include COAST P-1 shuttles and/or self-driving golf carts.

“The COAST vehicles will enhance the campus community with greater safety, accessibility, and convenience,” says Dr. Jeffrey D. Senese, Saint Leo University President.

“We are eager to work with the COAST team to prepare a detailed plan and launch Saint Leo's autonomous transportation system as soon as possible.”

David M. Hickey, COAST chairman and CEO, adds, “the COAST vehicles will enhance the campus community with greater safety, accessibility, and convenience. We are eager to work with the COAST team to prepare a detailed plan and launch Saint Leo's autonomous transportation system as soon as possible.