Cruise is taking its first steps towards restarting its robotaxi operations after it paused all operations nationwide in October 2023.
AMD releases Versal Gen 2 to improve support for embedded AI, edge processing
The first devices in AMD Versal Series 2 target high-efficiency for AI Engines, and Subaru is one of its first customers.
OmniOn looks to power, network next-gen delivery robots
OmniOn Power says that mobile robots, AI, and self-driving vehicles need more power and networking innovation.
Zoox gets ready to launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Zoox is expanding its area of robotaxi operations in Las Vegas as it prepares to launch a public service later this year.
NVIDIA announces new robotics products at GTC 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang wowed the crowd in San Jose with the company’s latest processor, AI, and simulation product announcements.
Waymo robotaxi service opens to Los Angeles riders
Waymo is now offering rides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a 63-square-mile area from Santa Monica to Downtown LA to select members of the public.
Waymo robotaxis approved for fared rides in LA
The CPUC approved Waymo’s request to expand further its services in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Apple reportedly pulls plug on autonomous vehicles
After spending several years and billions of dollars trying to develop an autonomous vehicle, Apple’s worst kept secret is reportedly dead.
Stryker updates Mako surgical robot, introduces joint replacement offering
Stryker said it wants to extend a surgeon’s Mako SmartRobotics experience in and beyond the operating room.
Project 3 Mobility brings in $107M for its autonomous mobility ecosystem
Project 3 Mobility’s ecosystem will be made up of an autonomous electric vehicle, specialized infrastructure, and a mobility service.
Driverless Waymo AV collides with bicyclist in SF accident
The crash happened around 3 P.M., and the cyclist was able to leave the scene on their own, according to a statement from Waymo.
Autonomous vehicles drove more than 9M miles in California in 2023
The DMV’s annual reports summarize when vehicles disengaged from autonomous mode during testing, based on the companies’ self-reported data.
Cruise and Motional backers slash robotaxi funding
GM-backed Cruise will see its budget cut by $1 billion and one of Motional’s two leading backers will no longer fund the company.
Update on AgTech automation at CNHI
Marc Kermisch from CNHI provides an update on how autonomy and digitization are developing to help automation.
San Francisco files lawsuit to pump brakes on robotaxis
The lawsuit could result in Waymo losing its final permit from the CPUC and in stricter regulations for robotaxis moving forward.
Ansys, NVIDIA team up to test autonomous vehicle sensors
Integration will enable engineers to simulate accurate camera, lidar, radar and thermal camera sensors to train autonomous vehicles.
Top 10 robots seen at CES 2024
A quick look at some of the most noteworthy robots at the 2024 CES show in Las Vegas.
Indy Autonomous Challenge announces new racecar and additional races
The Indy Autonomous Challenge announced a completely new sensor and compute architecture for the AV24 racecar.
Kodiak emphasizes redundancy in sixth-generation autonomous semi truck
Kodiak Robotics says this latest edition of its autonomous semi-trucks has all the necessary redundant safety-critical hardware.
Waymo testing driverless robotaxis on Phoenix’s highways
Waymo robotaxis have been allowed on highways but required a human safety driver in the front seat.
Will autotech ventures race east in 2024?
Autotech including sensors and data for training self-driving vehicles will be important in 2024 after the past year’s setbacks.
Is using AI for full self-driving a good idea? Musk says yes, but AI watchdog says no
Self-driving vehicle developers say different approaches to AI are safer than human drivers, but critics are skeptical after accidents.