Waymo restarts freeway routes for its robotaxi service after a 2-month pause, following software updates to improve performance near construction zones, amid increased regulatory scrutiny over autonomous vehicle safety.
Tesla announces a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi, Uber influences autonomous vehicle adoption, and automotive security concerns emerge with hackable car alarms and self-driving car interference with first responders.
Tesla verfehlt Zeitpläne für die Serienproduktion seiner Roboter Optimus und Robotaxis Cybercab für dieses Jahr. Der Quartalsgewinn sank, während die Ausgaben für neue Projekte stiegen. Elon Musk sprach über die Entwicklungskomplexität und ließ Spekulationen über eine Fusion mit SpaceX offen, was die Tesla-Aktie fallen ließ.
Tesla meldete im abgelaufenen Quartal gestiegene Autoverkäufe, aber einen rückläufigen Gewinn, der die Erwartungen verfehlte. Der Aktienkurs fiel nachbörslich. Vorstandschef Elon Musk priorisiert Robotaxis, deren Tests in mehreren US-Städten ausgeweitet wurden, und deutete eine mögliche Fusion mit SpaceX nicht aus.
Zoox has recalled 105 robotaxis due to a software issue preventing them from safely navigating heavy smoke, after one vehicle interfered with a fire emergency. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is pressing autonomous vehicle companies to address such emergency response failures.
Hong Kong authorities are increasing autonomous vehicle (AV) tests and road availability. Baidu showcased its sixth-gen AV, preparing for remote-controlled operations. The government has issued seven pilot licenses for 63 AVs, with speed limits raised to 50km/h.
Waymo is recalling 3,871 vehicles due to incidents where autonomous cars failed to recognize or properly navigate freeway construction zones, sometimes prioritizing other hazards. This follows other recent news about Tesla's self-driving features, Meta's AI hackathon, and Tesla battery thefts.
Waymo is launching its driverless ride-hailing service in Las Vegas, initially for employees, with public access to follow soon. The service will feature the new Ojai vehicle and compete with Zoox and Motional. San Diego, Tampa, and Denver are also slated to receive Waymo services.
Waymo is recalling 3,871 vehicles due to incidents where autonomous cars failed to recognize or properly navigate freeway construction zones. This recall highlights ongoing challenges in autonomous vehicle safety and regulation.
Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber's ride-hail app in Phoenix, Arizona, ending a nearly three-year partnership
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in London, facing challenges but offering potential independence for people with disabilities. Concerns include surveillance, job losses for drivers, and safety, though data suggests AVs may be safer than human drivers. Regulation and disabled people's inclusion in the conversation are crucial.
Waymo is recalling almost 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. due to software issues that caused some vehicles to drive into freeway construction zones. The company cited 13 incidents in Phoenix and San Francisco, leading to a voluntary recall and temporary restriction of freeway operations.
Waymo has recalled almost 4,000 robotaxis to prevent them from driving on highways. The company is developing a fix after identifying at least 13 instances of vehicles entering closed construction zones on highways in Phoenix and San Francisco. Service on surface streets continues.
Waymo, an Alphabet-owned robotaxi company, has developed a new computer model called the Reference Driver, in collaboration with TU Delft, to more accurately simulate human driving behavior, especially in crash scenarios. This model, based on active inference theory, aims to provide a realistic benchmark for autonomous driving systems and improve safety evaluations.
Waymo has created a new cognitive system called ReD (Reference Driver) that models human driving behavior to enhance autonomous vehicle safety. Published in Nature, the model simulates how careful human drivers anticipate risks, manage uncertainty, and react to potential conflicts, aiming to improve accident avoidance in robotaxis.
A burglar used a Waymo robotaxi for a yoga clothes theft in San Francisco in January. Police were unable to identify the suspect via exterior camera footage, which was blurred for privacy, and account data did not lead to an arrest.
A new study reveals that approximately 44% of Waymo robotaxi miles are driven empty, similar to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, questioning their potential to reduce traffic congestion.
Uber und das KI-Unternehmen Autobrains wollen in München Robotaxis der Stufe 4 testen. Das Projekt setzt auf eine "OEM-agnostische" Integration in bestehende Serienfahrzeuge statt auf Spezialanfertigungen. Wichtige Details zu Fahrzeugmarke, Betreiber und Startdatum sind noch offen.
Nuro has received an updated California DMV permit to test Lucid Gravity robotaxis without human operators for Uber. The companies say driverless testing could begin later this year, but commercial rides still need more approvals.
Waymo setzt seinen Robotaxi-Dienst in Atlanta und San Antonio wegen überfluteter Straßen aus. Ein Fahrzeug blieb im Wasser stecken, bevor eine Wetterwarnung herausgegeben wurde. Autobahnfahrten in mehreren Städten sind ebenfalls pausiert, während die US-Behörden gegen Waymo wegen Vorfällen wie einem Kind, das angefahren wurde, und einem überholten Schulbus ermitteln.
Waymo hat seinen Robotaxi-Dienst in Atlanta und San Antonio wegen überfluteter Straßen ausgesetzt. Die Software der selbstfahrenden Autos hat Schwierigkeiten, die Wassertiefe zu erkennen. Auch Autobahnfahrten sind in mehreren Städten pausiert.
Waymo has temporarily suspended its robotaxi service on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Miami to improve performance in construction zones. The company stated it expects to resume these routes soon.
Guangzhou-based Xpeng plans to launch pilot robotaxi operations in the second half of this year, featuring Level 4 self-driving capabilities powered by its Turing AI chips. The company aims for fully autonomous operations without safety officers by early 2027.
Atlanta residents are complaining about Waymo robotaxis repeatedly circling their cul-de-sac early in the morning. The empty vehicles, sometimes in large numbers, have been observed for weeks, causing disruption and getting stuck when residents try to deter them.
