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Scientists at Rice University created a roadside sensor the size of an orange that helps self-driving cars see hidden obstacles like pedestrians and cyclists. The device works like a second set of eyes, catching blind spots that car sensors miss.
Carnegie Mellon University just opened a massive new robotics hub where researchers will develop everything from underwater explorers to self-driving cars. The 150,000-square-foot facility transforms a former Pittsburgh steel mill site into the heart of America's robotics revolution.
British AI company Wayve just secured one of the UK's largest ever funding rounds to bring self-driving cars to London streets this year. The technology can handle everything from potholes to busy city centers without pre-mapped routes.
London will become one of the first major cities to test fully autonomous robotaxis on its streets this year, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between UK startup Wayve and Uber. The company just raised $1.2 billion to make self-driving cars a reality across the globe.
Self-driving taxis are no longer science fiction as Waymo expands to 10 major American cities, safely completing over 400,000 trips every week. The company's rapid growth signals that autonomous transportation is becoming a real option for everyday travel.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
Scientists created a brain-inspired computer chip that helps robots and self-driving cars react 400% faster than current systems. The breakthrough could make autonomous vehicles safer in dangerous weather conditions.
Waymo just launched its most advanced self-driving system yet, bringing safer autonomous rides to more cities while cutting costs. After nearly 200 million fully autonomous miles, the tech is getting better and cheaper at the same time.
Engineers at Monash University have created a revolutionary material structure that makes lasers work faster while using less energy. The breakthrough could transform everything from self-driving cars to medical imaging.
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo revealed its "self-driving" taxis receive guidance from human operators in the Philippines and other countries when they encounter tricky road situations. While this raises questions about autonomy, it shows companies are prioritizing safety by keeping humans in the loop.
Waymo is using Google's AI to simulate wild scenarios like tornados, floods, and rogue elephants to prepare self-driving cars for the unexpected. The breakthrough helps make autonomous vehicles safer without putting anyone at risk.
The robotaxi company just secured the largest autonomous vehicle investment in history and plans to bring safer rides to Tokyo, London, and dozens of US cities. After 127 million miles and 90% fewer crashes than human drivers, the future of transportation is accelerating.
Researchers are using VR to test how passengers handle emergencies in driverless taxis, ensuring future autonomous vehicles keep everyone safe. The groundbreaking work is helping shape transport policies before self-driving cars hit UK roads.
Israel just greenlit Tesla's autonomous driving system for real-world road trials, marking a major step toward integrating self-driving technology into everyday life. The carefully monitored pilot program will help shape the future of transportation in the region.
Starting this week, travelers at San Francisco International Airport can catch fully autonomous Waymo rides, making SFO one of the first major U.S. airports to embrace driverless transportation. The service marks a major milestone for both everyday convenience and road safety innovation.
Self-driving cars are finally crossing the Atlantic. Google's Waymo will launch robotaxis in London later this year, bringing autonomous rides to Europe for the first time.
Self-driving cars just got a lot more useful for Bay Area travelers. Waymo's robotaxis can now pick up and drop off passengers at San Francisco International Airport after years of working toward this milestone.
Scientists just taught AI systems to monitor their own confidence and detect when they're confused, like giving computers an inner voice. This breakthrough could make AI safer in critical situations like medical diagnoses and self-driving cars.
Japanese researchers just solved one of the biggest problems holding back self-driving cars in cities. Their new GPS method works reliably even when tall buildings block signals.
Scientists discovered how bats fly through cluttered environments without crashing by detecting motion changes in sound waves. The breakthrough could help make drones and self-driving cars safer in complex spaces.
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