People, not technology, are the next hurdle in robotaxi adoption
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Robotaxis are now on the roads in cities like San Francisco and Shenzhen, entering markets like Singapore and the UAE. Elon Musk indicated that by 2026, half of the U.S. will have access to robotaxis. Industry experts believe the technology is ready, and the focus has shifted to regulations and public acceptance. Cross-industry collaboration and transparency in data are crucial for building trust in autonomous vehicles. Efforts like WeRide's driverless bus system in Singapore showcase advances in the field, leveraging experience in semiconductors for enhancing AI capabilities.
"It's clearly mature enough to scale, but we have to work with the government on the regulation part," said Kerry Xu, WeRide's general manager for Singapore.
"We always advocate that we should have cross-industry benchmark transparency in the training data and make sure that we are compliant," said ST Liew, president of Qualcomm's Taiwan and Southeast Asia business.
"Take care of the safety, make sure that it is transparent, and then you can enjoy yourself while you're in the car," added Liew.
Elon Musk suggested that half the U.S. population will get access to a robotaxi by 2026.
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