robotaxi
Stories tagged robotaxi.
Rivian acquires UK world-model startup Third Dimension to speed self-driving work
Rivian has bought Third Dimension, a 15-person British startup that uses AI to convert images and video into lifelike 3D environments. The electric vehicle maker plans to use the technology as a simulator to speed development of its driver-assistance features and robotaxi self-driving system.
California Signs Law Requiring Robotaxi Operators to Support Emergency Responders
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1246, imposing new rules on autonomous vehicle companies and creating penalties when robotaxis block police or firefighters for more than 30 minutes.
Tesla Cybercab Event in Austin Falls Short as Robotaxi Fleet Remains Tiny
Wall Street showed little enthusiasm for Tesla's Cybercab event in Austin, where the company has registered just 45 robotaxis in Texas so far.
Kalanick’s Atoms Prepares Robotaxi Push With Uber in Talks
Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms appears ready to enter the robotaxi arena, with plans for aggressive hiring and acquisitions and talks with Uber about deploying its self-driving technology.
Tesla Cybercab Details: No Children Under 13 Allowed in Robotaxi
Tesla has revealed new details about its Cybercab robotaxi, including a policy barring children under 13 from riding, even with a parent. The disclosures followed a low-key private launch event.
Waymo builds custom chip to power next-gen robotaxi
Waymo has developed a custom 5nm ASIC chip designed to handle the heavy data flow of its sixth-generation self-driving system, a key step as the company expands its Ojai robotaxi to all riders in three cities.
Waymo opens next-gen Ojai robotaxi to all riders in three cities
Waymo has opened its next-generation Ojai robotaxi to all riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco, marking a step toward cheaper autonomous rides at scale.
NHTSA Clears Zoox for Paid Robotaxi Rides, Starting in Las Vegas
Federal regulators are accelerating autonomous vehicle deployment, granting Zoox a temporary exemption that clears the way for commercial robotaxi service, beginning in Las Vegas.