Autonomous vehicles

A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous vehicle (AV), connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV), driverless car, robo-car, or robotic car, is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving safely with little or no human input.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Chinese Autonomous Driving Firm WeRide Plans US IPO
Chinese Autonomous Driving Firm WeRide Plans US IPO
July 28, 2024  |  IPO

WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving startup, is planning to go public in the U.S. The company filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the...

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Google’s $5 Billion Bet on the Bumpy Road to Self-Driving Cars
Google’s $5 Billion Bet on the Bumpy Road to Self-Driving Cars
July 26, 2024  |  Technology

Since the industrial revolution first brought machines into prominence, self-driving vehicles have populated future visions. And with the news that the autonomous delivery robot marketplace...

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Tesla Invests in AI, Anticipates ‘Next Major Growth Wave’
Tesla Invests in AI, Anticipates ‘Next Major Growth Wave’
July 23, 2024  |  Earnings

Tesla is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) as it anticipates the “next major growth wave.” That wave will be driven by advances in autonomy and...

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Musk: Tesla Will Have In-House Humanoid Robots in 2025
Musk: Tesla Will Have In-House Humanoid Robots in 2025
July 22, 2024  |  Technology

Tesla will begin using humanoid robots next year, according to CEO Elon Musk. “Tesla will have genuinely useful humanoid robots in low production for Tesla...

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Nvidia’s New AI Simulator Could Rev Up Self-Driving Cars
Nvidia’s New AI Simulator Could Rev Up Self-Driving Cars
June 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chip maker Nvidia announced on Monday (June 17) a new type of artificial intelligence (AI) simulation software in an attempt to turbocharge the development of self-driving...

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Uber Eats and Waymo Roll Out Autonomous Delivery in Phoenix
Uber Eats and Waymo Roll Out Autonomous Delivery in Phoenix
April 03, 2024  |  Delivery

Uber is expanding its Phoenix-based partnership with autonomous vehicle company Waymo. The company announced Wednesday (April 3) that it is now offering Uber Eats deliveries in the Arizona capital...

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Disney’s 2024 Accelerator Program Participants Include 3 AI-Focused Companies
Disney’s 2024 Accelerator Program Participants Include 3 AI-Focused Companies
February 21, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The Walt Disney Company has announced the 2024 participant companies chosen in the 10th year of the Disney Accelerator program. This program is designed to...

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Amazon Innovation Fund Targets Autonomous Vehicles, Last-Mile Tech in 2024
Amazon Innovation Fund Targets Autonomous Vehicles, Last-Mile Tech in 2024
January 17, 2024  |  Amazon Investments

Amazon’s $1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund will target new industries and geographies for 2024. “Our vision to help accelerate automation and supply chain innovation continues to be a key priority...

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Mobileye Unveils Operating System to Help Automakers Develop Self-Driving Vehicles
Mobileye Unveils Operating System to Help Automakers Develop Self-Driving Vehicles
January 09, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Mobileye has unveiled a new operating system called DXP, specifically designed to assist automakers in developing customized self-driving systems. This software aims to save automakers time...

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