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University of Miami Launches Autonomous Air Mobility Initiative
The University of Miami College of Engineering has created the Miami Engineering Autonomous Mobility Initiative, which “aims to advance autonomous mobility technology and anticipate challenges to implementation in today’s cities.”
A digital rendering of an Eve eVTOL aircraft flying over Miami
The University of Miami's College of Engineering is teaming up with key academic, industry, and government entities to help introduce advanced air mobility and autonomous aircraft into the greater Miami area. (Image: Eve Air Mobility)

As the city of Miami gears up to become a possible early adopter of eVTOL air taxi services, a local college has launched a consortium of academic, industry, and government partners to help bring the vision of urban air mobility (UAM) to fruition.

The University of Miami's College of Engineering announced on Monday the creation of the Miami Engineering Autonomous Mobility Initiative (MEAMI), which “aims to advance autonomous mobility technology and anticipate challenges to implementation in today’s cities,” the university said in a statement.