The autonomous driving sector is moving into a more mature commercial stage. The conversation is shifting away from simply proving that driverless technology works, toward refining it—making systems safer, more efficient, and scalable enough to support widespread adoption. Companies are now focused on improving performance at speed while maintaining consistency, which is critical for achieving […]
The race to develop autonomous vehicles is quietly laying the groundwork for something even more transformative: humanoid robots. What began as a push to automate driving is now expanding into a broader vision where machines can operate in the physical world, performing tasks once reserved for humans. Industry leaders increasingly believe this shift could unlock […]
A new collaboration between Wayve, Uber, and Nissan Motor is set to introduce robotaxi services in Tokyo, marking an important step forward for autonomous mobility in Japan. The three companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and pilot robotaxi operations in the Japanese capital, with the goal of launching services later this […]
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Wayve have announced a collaboration to develop a production-ready advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) solution for automakers around the world. The partnership combines Wayve’s AI-powered driving software with Qualcomm’s established automotive computing platform to deliver a pre-integrated system designed to accelerate the deployment of advanced driving technologies. […]
Toyota Tsusho has begun public road demonstration trials of autonomous semi-trailer trucks on major expressways in central Japan, marking another step toward introducing self-driving freight transport into regular logistics operations. The tests are taking place between logistics hubs in the Japanese prefectures of Shizuoka Prefecture and Aichi Prefecture, with trial runs scheduled to continue until […]
To accelerate the global rollout of Level 4 autonomous driving, Tensor has entered into a multiyear strategic collaboration with Arm Holdings to deliver the core compute architecture for its next-generation agentic AI personal robocar. The partnership is designed to provide the high-performance, safety-certified computing foundation required to commercialize advanced autonomy at scale across international markets. […]
Honda, in partnership with DriveOhio, has completed a two-year pilot program that demonstrates how artificial intelligence and vehicle-generated data can transform roadway maintenance. The initiative marks the nation’s first large-scale test of a proactive road maintenance system that uses real-time data from vehicles to detect infrastructure issues before they become costly or dangerous problems. The […]
Changi Airport has officially moved autonomous ground handling from trial to reality, beginning live airside operations of fully driverless tractors after close to a year of extensive testing. The milestone follows nearly 5,000 trial trips designed to validate the technology’s safety, reliability and readiness for deployment in one of the world’s busiest airport environments. Two […]
A Washington state family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla following a fatal crash involving the company’s Autopilot system that claimed the life of a 28-year-old motorcyclist. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla’s driver-assistance technology failed to recognize a stationary motorcycle, leading to a deadly rear-end collision in Snohomish County. The incident occurred in […]
PlusAI has entered into a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based technology company T2 to introduce Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions to Japan, marking a significant step forward for the country’s freight and logistics sector. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for PlusAI, which is also preparing to go public through a planned business combination with […]
