ces 2022 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.
robotics 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.
mit MIT AI System Helps Autonomous Vehicles Dodge Red Lights MIT researchers develop a machine-learning approach that enables autonomous vehicles to adjust their speed and avoid idling at intersections. The technology reduces fuel consumption and emissions while keeping traffic moving efficiently.
robotics Robotics Industry Sees Major Acquisitions and Growth in Early 2022 The robotics sector kicks off 2022 with significant corporate acquisitions, massive investment totals, and impressive revenue growth across key industry players.
autonomous vehicles Autonomous Vehicles and Drones Face Complex Insurance Challenges on the Road Ahead The rapid rise of self-driving cars and delivery drones brings exciting technological advancements but also creates unique liability and insurance hurdles. As these innovations integrate into daily life, the industry prepares for an unpredictable but transformative journey.
mit MIT AI System Helps Autonomous Vehicles Avoid Idling at Red Lights MIT researchers develop a machine-learning approach that controls autonomous vehicle speeds to reduce stopping at red lights. The method cuts fuel consumption and emissions while keeping traffic moving smoothly.
tesla Automated Driving Systems Linked to Nearly 400 US Crashes in 11 Months U.S. safety regulators reveal that automakers report nearly 400 crashes involving partially automated driver-assist systems over an 11-month period. Tesla accounts for the vast majority of these incidents, though officials warn against direct comparisons between manufacturers.
robotics Major Acquisitions and Heavy Investment Highlight January Robotics News The robotics industry kicks off 2022 with significant corporate acquisitions, massive investment totals, and exciting new product reveals from major trade shows.
uber Uber Partners With Waymo to Integrate Self-Driving Tech Uber and Waymo form a strategic partnership to bring Waymo's autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform. The deal marks a major shift after years of prior rivalry and legal disputes.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco General Motors' Cruise receives a critical permit to commercially operate driverless robotaxis in San Francisco. The company currently faces strict overnight limits but plans to expand to full citywide service soon.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco The California Public Utilities Commission grants Cruise the final permit needed to commercially operate driverless ride-hailing services in San Francisco. The company starts by charging fares for overnight trips in select areas before planning a full citywide expansion.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxis in San Francisco General Motors' Cruise receives a landmark permit to commercially operate driverless robotaxis in San Francisco. The service faces strict initial limits on hours and location but paves the way for 24/7 paid rides.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Downtown Phoenix Waymo removes human safety drivers from its downtown Phoenix robotaxi operations, initially offering the fully autonomous rides to employees before a public rollout. The company also begins autonomous testing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
baidu Baidu and Pony.ai Secure China's First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permits Baidu and Pony.ai earn the first permits in China to operate fully driverless ride-hailing services on public roads in Beijing. The new rule still requires a safety operator in the front passenger seat, and the companies do not charge fees for these specific driverless rides yet.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Taxi Rides in San Francisco Waymo kicks off fully driverless taxi rides in San Francisco, initially offering the service to its own employees. The company also plans to expand its autonomous vehicle operations to Downtown Phoenix.