nvidia NVIDIA Releases DRIVE Constellation Virtual Testing Platform for Self-Driving Cars NVIDIA makes its DRIVE Constellation cloud-based simulation platform available, allowing automakers to safely test autonomous vehicles across millions of virtual miles. Toyota's research division becomes the first customer to adopt the hardware-in-the-loop testing system.
autonomous vehicles New Algorithm Uses Pedestrian Body Language to Guide Self-Driving Cars Researchers at the University of Michigan develop a system that analyzes pedestrian pose and gait to better predict movements for autonomous vehicles.
aurora Aurora Secures $530M as Amazon Joins Autonomous Driving Push Self-driving startup Aurora raises a massive $530 million Series B round led by Sequoia Capital, with notable strategic investments from T. Rowe Price and Amazon.
autonomous vehicles Autonomous Vehicles Force a Radical Rethink of Intellectual Property Laws The rise of self-driving cars highlights major technical limitations and exposes urgent gaps in current intellectual property frameworks. New legal protections are necessary as artificial intelligence reshapes modern transportation.
autonomous vehicles Autonomous Vehicles Force a Radical Reinvention of Intellectual Property Laws As self-driving cars struggle with unpredictable edge cases, the auto industry faces a massive challenge in protecting the artificial intelligence that powers them.
argo ai Ford-Backed Argo AI Secures California Testing Permit for Autonomous Vehicles Argo AI receives a California DMV permit to test one self-driving vehicle with two drivers, expanding its footprint beyond Pittsburgh, Miami, and Detroit. The move comes as the Ford-backed startup prepares for a planned 2021 commercial launch.
china Why China Leads the Race to Build the First Smart Highway China's flexible infrastructure makes it the ideal candidate to build the world's first smart highway, integrating solar power and self-driving technology. These advanced roadways aim to improve autonomous vehicle safety and generate renewable energy.
transportation Cities Face a Bizarre and Beautiful Transportation Transformation Urban landscapes are experiencing a mobility revolution filled with scooters, autonomous vehicles, and flying cars. Policymakers face a massive challenge in regulating this chaotic but promising shift.
zoox Self-Driving Startup Zoox Names Intel Veteran Aicha Evans as New CEO Zoox appoints former Intel executive Aicha Evans as its new CEO to guide the company through its next stage of growth and scaling. The hire follows the sudden departure of co-founder Tim Kentley-Klay last August.
zoox Self-Driving Car Startup Zoox Gets a New CEO Self-driving startup Zoox names Aicha Evans, former Intel chief strategy officer, as its new CEO.
sensetime SenseTime Opens Self-Driving Facility in Japan SenseTime, the world's highest-valued AI startup, opens a self-driving facility in Japan.
sensetime Valued AI Startup SenseTime Opens Self-Driving Test Center in Japan Chinese artificial intelligence firm SenseTime launches an autonomous driving research and testing facility in Joso, Japan. The move aligns with Japan's goal to deploy driverless vehicles ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
baidu Baidu Launches Apollo Enterprise to Accelerate Mass Production of Self-Driving Cars Baidu unveils Apollo Enterprise at CES to bring autonomous vehicle technology to mass production, alongside the release of Apollo 3.5 for complex urban driving.
aurora innovation Self-Driving Startup Aurora Reaches $2B Valuation in Massive Funding Round Aurora Innovation is raising over $500 million at a $2 billion valuation, propelled by a star-studded team and major automaker partnerships. The funding highlights a record-breaking year for autonomous vehicle investments.
cruise Cruise and DoorDash to Test Food Delivery Using Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco Cruise and DoorDash partner to test food and grocery delivery using self-driving vehicles in San Francisco.