Category: Autonomous cars
Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas
Tesla has officially entered the burgeoning self-driving taxi industry, launching its much-anticipated CyberCab robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The debut marks a significant step for the company, though […]
Uber accelerates UK driverless taxi trials
Uber is set to begin trialling fully autonomous robotaxis in London next spring, bringing forward plans for driverless vehicles on UK roads. The ride-hailing giant will partner with Wayve, a […]
UK government pushes self-driving car rollout to 2027, citing safety concerns
The UK government has revised its timeline for the approval of fully self-driving vehicles, pushing the expected date to the second half of 2027. This marks a change from the […]
Drivers Overlook Lifesaving Tech, IAM RoadSmart Study Finds
A significant number of UK drivers are failing to utilize driver assistance technologies that could enhance safety and comfort, according to a new report by IAM RoadSmart. The study reveals […]
Volvo Cars harnesses AI-generated virtual worlds to enhance safety
Volvo Cars is leveraging AI-generated virtual worlds to accelerate the development of its safety software, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in order to create safer vehicles. The company is employing […]
Lotus Robotics and CaoCao Mobility launch robotaxi platform in China
Lotus Robotics, the autonomous driving division of Lotus, has partnered with CaoCao Mobility, a ride-hailing company backed by Geely Holding, to deploy a new autonomous driving platform for robotaxis. Powered […]
How Car Manufacturers Can Improve Their Pedestrian Detection Systems
The rise of autonomous vehicles has brought significant advancements in safety features. The $53 billion autonomous vehicle industry has taken the transportation sector by storm. Yet, the challenge of […]
Autonomous Vehicles and the Vision of Safer Roads for Wildlife
Wildlife crossings and roadways often intersect, creating dangerous situations for both animals and humans. From rural highways to urban edges, the unpredictable movement of wildlife poses a significant threat to […]
Robotaxis on the Rise: Are Driverless Cars the Future of Public Transport?
Robotaxis, self-driving vehicles offering public transportation services, are gaining traction in major cities worldwide. According to a new report by IDTechEx, Autonomous Vehicles Market 2025-2045: Robotaxis, Autonomous Cars, Sensors, robotaxi […]
Only 1 in 5 ‘comfortable’ as passengers in self-driving cars – as Tesla launches Cybercab
60% would not be comfortable being a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, and 19% aren’t sure Only one-quarter think AVs will help to improve road safety in future Dynamic cruise […]
