Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi service is coming to Austin this month
The launch date could shift because Tesla is "super paranoid about safety"
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Tesla Cybertruck crashes into pole while using latest Full Self-Driving software
The driver blames himself
Elon Musk says Tesla will launch a self-driving cab service in Texas in June
Model Y and Model 3 will be pressed into action until the launch of the Cybercab
Watch this self-driving Waymo taxi circle a parking lot instead of taking its passenger to the airport
"Has this been hacked? What's going on?"
Smart tire sensors aim to boost safety and efficiency in self-driving trucks
Why it matters: Tires are probably the last thing that comes to mind when thinking about cutting-edge technology in trucks, but perhaps they should be. A startup called BANF has demonstrated how monitoring tire health could play a crucial role in maximizing the safety and efficiency of autonomous big rigs.
Elon Musk admits full self-driving likely won't be possible on older Tesla vehicles
Musk promised free upgrades to customers with older models, but retrofitting may prove challenging
Elon Musk unveils autonomous Cybercab and Robovan at sci-fi-themed event
Optimus robots served drinks and mingled with the crowd
Forward-looking: The Cybercab, with its sleek design and advanced capabilities, embodies Elon Musk's vision of a future where autonomous transportation is the standard. However, the journey from concept to widespread implementation will likely be filled with technological and regulatory hurdles.
Vayu Robotics introduces Lidar-free delivery drone powered by an AI foundation model
Will AI algorithms turn robotic delivery drones into a common sight on urban streets?
Waymo under NHTSA investigation following multiple crashes, reported traffic violations
More bad news for self-driving vehicles
Daimler sets 2027 target for self-driving truck launch in the US
Forget cars, trucks are the future of self-driving vehicles
DARPA unleashes 20-foot autonomous robo-tank with glowing green eyes
It rolls through rough terrain like it's asphalt
US investigators link Tesla Autopilot to dozens of deaths and almost 1,000 crashes
Driver inattentiveness and misunderstanding of Autopilot systems are primary causes
Mercedes-Benz becomes first automaker to sell Level 3 autonomous vehicles in the US
No requirement to watch the road while it's activated
Vehicle safety group tests 14 partial automated driving systems, none earn a "good" rating
Guess which company was rated the worst?
Waymo self-driving taxi vandalized and set ablaze by San Francisco crowd
The motive remains unknown
Mercedes-Benz debuts turquoise exterior lights to indicate the car is self-driving
A visual indicator for other drivers
Troubled Cruise lays off about a quarter of its workforce, in cost-cutting move
Cruise is having a tough time right now
Cruise halts its driverless taxi operations nationwide to rebuild public trust
After its driverless operations were suspended in California by the DMV
California DMV suspends GM Cruise's permit to operate its driverless taxis
Following several accidents and accusations that Cruise misrepresented the safety of its vehicles
"Elon mode" is a secret Tesla full self-driving mode with fewer safety precautions
"Elon Mode" has no guardrails
A former Apple engineer stole autonomous driving secrets and sold them to China, the DoJ says
Cupertino's Project Titan now a victim of Beijing's ruthless spying tactics?
The State of Self-Driving Cars: Autonomous Advances
Significant advances have been made in the technology that powers self-driving cars in the last decade, but there's still further to go. We dive into the current state of self-driving cars in 2023.
Waymo robotaxis have now driven 1 million miles autonomously with no recorded injuries
And only 18 minor contact events
Super Bowl ad shows alleged FSD-enabled Tesla running over child-size mannequins, hitting strollers, and driving erratically
Another critical ad from The Dawn Project
Steve Wozniak slams "dishonest" Elon Musk and Tesla, says they robbed him and his family
The Woz sees similarities between Musk and Steve Jobs