General Motors (GM) recently announced that it is halting development of its Cruise robotaxi unit, citing high operational costs and challenges in sustaining the driverless ride-hailing business. Cruise’s journey in San Francisco, where it began operating autonomous vehicles in 2021 and introduced paid services in 2022, was fraught with difficulties. The vehicles faced criticism for […]
Mitsubishi Electric Mobility has embarked on an innovative journey by partnering with Seeing Machines Limited, a company renowned for its advanced operator monitoring systems powered by artificial intelligence. As part of this strategic collaboration, Seeing Machines is set to receive a notable investment of £26.2 million (US$32.8 million), further solidifying its position as a leader […]
Mercedes-Benz has taken a significant step forward in the field of automated driving with the latest upgrade to its conditionally automated driving system, DRIVE PILOT. The system has recently been certified by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, making it the fastest-approved SAE Level 3 automated driving system for standard production vehicles. The enhanced version […]
Intellias, a globally recognized engineering and consulting partner to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 solution providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Zeekr, a cutting-edge electric mobility technology company. This collaboration aims to enhance Zeekr’s software engineering capabilities across Europe, signaling a major step forward in the digitalization of the automotive experience. Establishing a European […]
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, has announced its next major move in the ride-hailing industry: launching robotaxi services in Miami, Atlanta, and Austin in 2025. This expansion will add to its growing presence in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, where the company already operates driverless ride-hailing fleets. A New Era […]
Outrider, a leader in automation for electric yard trucks, has partnered with Segments.ai to elevate the precision and scalability of its perception models. This collaboration leverages cutting-edge data annotation tools and a global workforce to streamline the development of autonomous technology for self-driving trucks operating in distribution yards. Driving Innovation in Autonomous Trucking Outrider specializes […]
Uber Technologies, Inc. has partnered with WeRide, a leading autonomous driving technology developer based in China, to introduce autonomous ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi. This launch marks a significant milestone as it is the first time autonomous vehicles (AVs) are integrated into the Uber platform outside the United States. It also represents the largest commercial […]
Kodiak Robotics has partnered with Kognic to bolster its data annotation pipelines, aiming to make them more reliable and efficient for autonomous trucking. This collaboration leverages Kognic’s cutting-edge annotation platform, renowned for its ability to manage sensor-fusion data, ensuring the precise training of AI models essential for autonomous vehicle performance. Kognic’s platform specializes in high-performance […]
Subaru is raising the bar in automotive safety with a strategic partnership with Onsemi, a global leader in advanced sensor technology. This collaboration will integrate Onsemi’s cutting-edge Hyperlux AR0823AT image sensor into Subaru’s EyeSight system, setting a new standard for driver assistance technology. Transforming EyeSight for the Future Subaru’s EyeSight system, already renowned for its […]
Hong Kong has taken a significant step toward integrating autonomous driving technology into its transportation landscape. The Hong Kong Transport Department (TD) has made a landmark decision by granting Baidu Apollo the inaugural pilot license to test autonomous vehicles (AV) in the region. This authorization allows the company to deploy its cutting-edge Apollo autonomous driving […]
