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Chinese automaker BYD is doing something no car company has done before: paying for crashes when its self-driving system is at fault. It's a game-changing move that puts accountability where the technology lives.
Engineers just solved one of the biggest challenges in robotics: teaching humanoid robots to sense and respond to humans in real time, making them safe enough to work alongside us. The breakthrough uses technology already proven in self-driving cars.
Waymo's co-CEO told TED that fully self-driving cars aren't just cool tech ā they could solve the crisis of fatal car accidents. The company's autonomous vehicles already operate in multiple cities, offering a glimpse of a safer future on our roads.
A South Korean company just earned government certification for technology that helps self-driving cars see the world more clearly. The breakthrough could make autonomous vehicles safer and smarter across multiple industries.
A California company just launched the first sensor that captures full color and 3D depth information at the same time, making self-driving cars and robots safer and smarter. The breakthrough eliminates the need for separate cameras and could accelerate the arrival of autonomous vehicles in our cities.
Google is connecting 20 years of Street View data to AI that creates interactive, customizable environments where you can change weather, shift perspectives, and explore streets that don't exist yet. The technology could help train robots, test self-driving cars, and let anyone explore real places in entirely new ways.
Scientists in South Korea taught AI to admit when it doesn't know something, mimicking how human brains develop before birth. The breakthrough could make chatbots safer for medicine and self-driving cars.
Chinese automaker Geely and global safety leader Autoliv just opened a joint innovation lab in Ningbo to solve the next generation of car safety challenges. Their 23-year partnership has already created groundbreaking technologies like airbags designed for fully reclined seats in self-driving cars.
Self-driving cars just made their biggest leap yet. Waymo's driverless taxis now serve over 1,400 square miles across 11 US cities, proving autonomous vehicles are ready for the real world.
Malaysia is preparing to become a regional leader in autonomous vehicle technology, with an ambitious plan to achieve Level 3 self-driving capability within four years. The government is calling on the automotive industry to start preparing now for a future that's closer than many think.
South Korean researchers taught AI to admit when it doesn't know something, mimicking how human brains develop. This breakthrough could make chatbots safer for medicine and self-driving cars.
South Korean scientists taught AI chatbots to admit when they're uncertain, mimicking how human brains develop before birth. This breakthrough could make AI safer for critical fields like medicine and self-driving cars.
MIT researchers just solved a major problem that's kept lidar sensors bulky and expensive. Their breakthrough could bring safer, more affordable self-driving cars to our roads within years.
Self-driving cars are now doing double duty as pothole detectors, helping cities fix road damage faster. Five major cities are already using the free system to spot problems before drivers report them.
South Korea will deploy 200 self-driving cars across an entire city for the first time, racing to catch up with China's autonomous vehicle technology. The project pairs Hyundai's vehicles with Samsung's insurance coverage to gather real-world data needed for commercialization.
Chinese robotaxi companies are rolling out self-driving cars worldwide at prices lower than a basic Tesla Model 3, making autonomous transportation more accessible than ever. The breakthrough comes from China's electric vehicle supply chain cutting costs while maintaining cutting-edge technology.
Self-driving cars just got a major safety upgrade. The world's largest Lidar manufacturer announced breakthrough technology that can see in color, detect speed, and identify objects faster than ever before.
South Korea and the United Kingdom are joining forces to create the world's next generation of autonomous driving standards, tackling the biggest challenge: who's responsible when no one's behind the wheel. This partnership could shape how self-driving cars operate globally while boosting both nations' tech industries.
Scientists created an AI system that lets self-driving cars recall past road situations to make safer decisions in traffic. The breakthrough could make autonomous vehicles smarter in complex, unpredictable situations.
The Netherlands just became the first country in Europe to approve Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology after 18 months of rigorous testing. This breakthrough could pave the way for safer roads across the entire European Union.
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