On and Offboard Technologies for Autonomous UAMs in Urban Emergency Response Roles

Other conference contribution, 2024

This paper explores the integration of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) into emergency medical services through the Air Mobility Emergency System
(AMES) project, initiated by Chalmers University of Technology, including advanced navigation, anti-collision systems, and the critical shift towards high-level autonomy with provisions for human oversight. Addressing the challenges of noise and visual pollution, public perception, collision avoidance, and cybersecurity, the paper proposes a holistic approach to developing a comprehensive regulatory framework. This framework aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and public acceptance of UAM in emergency services, advocating for its seamless integration into urban environments. The AMES project exemplifies a pioneering effort to leverage autonomous aerial vehicles for improving emergency medical responses, underscoring the balance between innovation and addressing societal concerns.