waymo Waymo Invites San Francisco Residents to Test Autonomous Rides Waymo launches its Trusted Tester program in San Francisco, allowing locals to ride in fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The program aims to gather valuable rider feedback to refine the company's ride-hailing service.
waymo Waymo Invites San Francisco Residents to Test Autonomous Rides Waymo launches its Trusted Tester program in San Francisco, allowing locals to ride in its fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The program aims to gather valuable rider feedback to refine the company's ride-hailing service.
waymo Waymo Launches Trusted Tester Autonomous Ride Program in San Francisco Waymo invites San Francisco residents to hail fully autonomous rides through its new Trusted Tester program. Participants ride in all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles and provide valuable feedback to help refine the service.
aurora Amazon-Backed Aurora Targets $13B Valuation in SPAC Merger Deal Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is going public through a SPAC merger, securing nearly $2 billion in combined funding. The deal values the company at $13 billion as it prepares to commercialize its Aurora Driver technology.
aurora Autonomous Driving Startup Aurora Goes Public via SPAC Merger Aurora is merging with Reinvent Technology Partners to go public, securing $2.5 billion in cash to scale its Level 4 self-driving technology. The company plans to integrate its autonomous systems into commercial trucks by late 2023.
nhtsa U.S. Safety Agency Mandates Immediate Crash Reporting for Autonomous Vehicles The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires automakers to report severe crashes involving self-driving or partially automated vehicles within one day. The new order gives the agency critical data to quickly identify potential safety defects in advanced driving systems.
waymo Waymo Secures $2.5 Billion Investment Despite Slow Commercial Progress Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo raises $2.5 billion in its second external funding round to expand its team and technology.
waymo Waymo Secures $2.5 Billion to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Expansion Alphabet's self-driving unit raises a massive new funding round from external investors to boost its technology and team. The capital influx highlights a shift away from relying solely on its parent company for financial support.
waymo Waymo Secures $2.5 Billion to Expand Autonomous Rideshare Operations Alphabet-led investment brings Waymo's total recent funding to nearly $6 billion as it competes with Cruise to launch paid driverless rides in San Francisco.
waymo Waymo Secures $2.5 Billion Funding Round Led by Parent Company Alphabet Google's self-driving subsidiary Waymo raises another massive funding round to expand its team and improve its autonomous technology.
waymo Waymo Secures $2.5 Billion Investment to Expand Self-Driving Operations Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo raises another $2.5 billion from a coalition of investors. The company plans to use the fresh capital to grow its team and advance its autonomous vehicle technology.
tesla Tesla AI Day Reveals Secrets Behind Training Self-Driving Car Algorithms Tesla's AI Day highlights the massive effort required to generate high-quality training data for autonomous vehicles. The company relies on manual labeling, auto-labeling, and simulations to teach its neural networks how to navigate real-world roads.
autonomous vehicles Self-Driving Vehicle Accident Statistics Reveal Mixed Safety Results New data on autonomous vehicles shows that while self-driving technology promises improved road safety, these cars still experience significant accident rates. Legal experts emphasize the unique challenges of determining liability when driverless systems fail.
nhtsa NHTSA Requires Automated Vehicle Companies to Report Serious Crashes The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration mandates that autonomous vehicle manufacturers report severe crashes within 24 hours. This new standing order aims to increase transparency and improve safety oversight in the emerging self-driving car industry.
tesla Tesla AI Day Reveals Bold Vision and Challenges for Fully Self-Driving Cars Tesla's AI Day 2021 showcases the company's latest advancements in autonomous driving technology while highlighting the immense difficulty of solving real-world AI. The event serves as both a technical deep-dive and a major recruitment effort for top engineering talent.