The Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved permits allowing Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate up to 8,000 commercial robotaxis in Clark County over the next year, setting the stage for a major autonomous vehicle battleground in Las Vegas.
Waymo has publicly detailed the compute architecture housed in its robotaxis, featuring a custom 5nm ASIC capable of 1,000 TOPS. The system, designed for real-time sensor fusion and redundancy, relies on partnerships with firms like Nvidia and AMD to scale its driverless fleet.
NPR's Camila Domonoske explores the expansion of robotaxis in the U.S., highlighting Waymo's leading role, recent safety data showing fewer crashes, and ongoing challenges with unusual traffic situations.
Uber is expanding its partnership with China's Pony.ai to introduce over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe, starting in Zagreb, Croatia, with plans to grow into four additional cities.
Chinese autonomous vehicle maker Pony.ai and Uber plan to deploy 2,000 robotaxis across four European cities through an expanded partnership.
Amazon-owned Zoox secured a vital NHTSA exemption allowing it to commercially operate up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis for two years, paving the way for autonomous vehicle developers like Tesla.
Lucid Motors announced a $1.4 billion operational reset led by new CEO Silvio Napoli, including cost cuts, layoffs, and a focus on robotaxis and a new mid-sized EV.
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.
