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NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
Cars
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Most people still don't want anything to do with robotaxis

Public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles remains high despite advancements in technology and safety assurances.
Cars
fromAxios
5 days ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

Ridehail fleets require different EV designs than retail buyers, as demonstrated by Tesla and Lucid's two-seater autonomous vehicles.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
Cars
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Most people still don't want anything to do with robotaxis

Public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles remains high despite advancements in technology and safety assurances.
Cars
fromAxios
5 days ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think

Ridehail fleets require different EV designs than retail buyers, as demonstrated by Tesla and Lucid's two-seater autonomous vehicles.
#robotaxis
#uber
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
6 days ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis as part of autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco.
Cars
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
6 days ago

Uber and Nuro begin employee testing of a Lucid Gravity robotaxi

Uber is testing a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous driving system.
Roam Research
fromFortune
21 hours ago

Exclusive: Your delivery robot will now offer the blind real-time, on-the-ground eyes around sidewalk hazards | Fortune

Coco Robotics partners with BlindSquare to provide real-time sidewalk hazard data for visually impaired pedestrians using delivery robots.
#waymo
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
London startup

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Roam Research

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

London
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Waymo self-driving cars face toughest test yet: London

Waymo is testing its autonomous driving software in London, moving towards a fully driverless ride-hailing service with trained specialists on standby.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing | TechCrunch

Waymo is testing autonomous vehicles in London, preparing for a commercial robotaxi service launch this year.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
California
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service has repeatedly relied on first responders to resolve issues during emergencies, raising concerns about its operational reliability.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
15 hours ago

Tesla launches robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, and oops, it's already unavailable

Tesla launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, but availability is limited and appears to be an attempt to boost stock prices.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

Tesla intertwines FSD with in-house Insurance for attractive incentive

Tesla's FSD now offers financial incentives through improved safety scores, lowering insurance premiums for drivers who utilize the technology.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
16 hours ago

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

Tesla's Optimus robot hand design failed to meet reliability standards despite initial promise, leading to a redesign after real-world testing.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Tesla is rolling out its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston

Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, moving towards fully autonomous operations without safety monitors.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
15 hours ago

Tesla launches robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, and oops, it's already unavailable

Tesla launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, but availability is limited and appears to be an attempt to boost stock prices.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla expands Unsupervised Robotaxi service to two new cities

Tesla expands its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, enhancing its autonomous ride-hailing operations in Texas.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
22 hours ago

Tesla Robotaxis Arrive In Dallas And Houston: Where To Find The First Two Vehicles

Tesla has launched its Robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, featuring driverless Model Y vehicles without safety monitors in the passenger seat.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

Tesla intertwines FSD with in-house Insurance for attractive incentive

Tesla's FSD now offers financial incentives through improved safety scores, lowering insurance premiums for drivers who utilize the technology.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
16 hours ago

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

Tesla's Optimus robot hand design failed to meet reliability standards despite initial promise, leading to a redesign after real-world testing.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Tesla is rolling out its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston

Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, moving towards fully autonomous operations without safety monitors.
#waymo-robotaxis
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

What Happens When the Waymo You're Riding In Gets Attacked By a Robot Hater? Not Much, and You're Sort of Trapped

Waymo robotaxis face increasing safety challenges from hostile individuals, leaving passengers vulnerable with limited emergency response options and no manual override capabilities.
San Francisco
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets

Waymo robotaxis frequently malfunction or commit traffic violations in San Francisco, requiring city intervention and creating operational challenges for transit systems.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

What Happens When the Waymo You're Riding In Gets Attacked By a Robot Hater? Not Much, and You're Sort of Trapped

Waymo robotaxis face increasing safety challenges from hostile individuals, leaving passengers vulnerable with limited emergency response options and no manual override capabilities.
San Francisco
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets

Waymo robotaxis frequently malfunction or commit traffic violations in San Francisco, requiring city intervention and creating operational challenges for transit systems.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
#robotaxi
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The first cars bold enough to drive themselves

Leonardo Torres Quevedo's 1904 Telekino demonstrated the first wireless-controlled vehicle, pioneering remote-control systems that foreshadow modern autonomous vehicle technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Robotaxi ride-hailing without a Safety Monitor proves to be difficult

Tesla initiated limited public Robotaxi service in Austin without Safety Monitors, but unsupervised vehicles are scarce and difficult for riders to hail.
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