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Cruise Accelerates Driverless Robotaxi Launch to Austin and Phoenix

GM's Cruise announces plans to launch fully driverless commercial robotaxi services in Austin and Phoenix before the end of 2022. This aggressive expansion moves the company's geographic scaling schedule forward by six months.

UK Shifts Crash Liability to Manufacturers in Self-Driving Vehicles

The UK unveils a new roadmap that holds manufacturers responsible for accidents when a vehicle is in autonomous mode, freeing human drivers from liability. The government backs this plan with $160 million in funding to safely rollout self-driving technology by 2025.

SAIC Mobility Reaches Unicorn Status After $148M Robotaxi Investment

SAIC Mobility raises $148 million in a Series B round, pushing its valuation past $1 billion as it prepares to commercialize its robotaxi service in China.

Consumer Advocate Nader Urges Federal Regulators to Recall Tesla's Self-Driving Software

Ralph Nader calls on the NHTSA to immediately recall Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, citing research that shows the software malfunctions every eight minutes.

Baidu Secures First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permits in China

Chinese tech giant Baidu receives groundbreaking permits to operate fully driverless robotaxis on public roads in two major cities. This milestone marks a significant leap forward for the autonomous vehicle industry in China.

California DMV Accuses Tesla of Misleading Autopilot Claims

California regulators allege that Tesla falsely advertises its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features as fully autonomous. The DMV's complaint could result in suspended vehicle licenses and hefty fines for the automaker.

California DMV Accuses Tesla of Deceptive Autopilot and FSD Marketing

The California DMV files formal complaints against Tesla, claiming the names "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" falsely imply the cars drive themselves. Tesla faces potential fines, mandated advertising changes, or even the suspension of its manufacturing licenses in the state.

Mobileye Unveils EyeQ Ultra Chip to Power Consumer Autonomous Vehicles

Mobileye introduces the EyeQ Ultra, a highly efficient system-on-chip designed specifically to enable fully autonomous consumer vehicles. The new chip maximizes performance while minimizing power consumption ahead of its 2025 production launch.

Major Acquisitions and Investments Highlight Busy Start to 2022 Robotics Industry

The robotics industry experiences a bustling January with significant corporate acquisitions, massive investment funding, and impressive revenue growth across multiple sectors.

NVIDIA Leads Automotive AI Innovations at CES 2022

CES 2022 serves as a major showcase for new artificial intelligence technologies across the consumer tech industry. NVIDIA stands out by promoting its advanced DRIVE Hyperion 8 platform to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles and address driver shortages.

NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform Sparks New Era of Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA showcases the maturity of autonomous driving technology at CES 2022 with its open DRIVE Hyperion platform. Major automakers and suppliers adopt the architecture to build safer, software-defined vehicles.

NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform Ushers In New Era of Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA unveils the widespread adoption of its DRIVE Hyperion platform at CES 2022, bringing fully autonomous vehicles closer to reality. The open architecture features advanced sensor arrays and redundant safety systems to support software-defined transportation.

GM Taps Qualcomm Chips to Power Door-to-Door Ultra Cruise System

General Motors reveals that its upcoming Ultra Cruise hands-free driving system relies on a powerful new compute architecture using Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride Platform. The compact system promises to handle 95 percent of driving scenarios starting in 2023.

Major Autonomous Vehicle Innovations Highlight CES 2022

CES 2022 showcases groundbreaking self-driving technologies from leading automotive and tech companies. These top announcements reveal the rapid evolution of autonomous vehicle capabilities.

Robotics Industry Sees Major Acquisitions and Growth in Early 2022

The robotics sector kicks off 2022 with significant corporate acquisitions, strong investment numbers, and impressive revenue growth across major automation companies.