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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.
The Netherlands just became the first European country to approve Tesla's supervised self-driving technology after 18 months of rigorous safety testing. Dutch regulators say the system could dramatically improve road safety by reducing human error on highways and city streets.
Self-driving cars are getting a new job: pothole detectives. Waymo robotaxis are now scanning roads and alerting drivers through Waze before they hit those budget-busting bumps.
Self-driving cars are now hunting potholes and sharing them with city planners and everyday drivers. Waymo's robotaxis have already spotted 500 road hazards across five major cities, creating a smarter way to keep streets safe.
Beijing just became the first Chinese city to offer specialized insurance for self-driving cars, filling a critical gap that's been holding back the autonomous vehicle revolution. The new policies protect everything from software upgrades to cybersecurity risks that traditional car insurance never covered.
Self-driving cars just made air travel easier in Texas. Waymo's autonomous vehicles now pick up and drop off passengers at San Antonio International Airport, marking a major milestone in bringing driverless technology to everyday transportation.
Waymo's autonomous vehicles have driven 170 million miles and caused 92% fewer serious injury crashes than human drivers in the same conditions. Medical experts are calling it a potential public health breakthrough.
General Motors just started testing self-driving technology that lets drivers look away from the road, with its massive Cadillac Escalade IQ leading the charge. The innovation could give millions of highway drivers their time back by 2028.
Self-driving robotaxis without steering wheels are expanding to four new U.S. cities, bringing truly driverless rides to millions more Americans. The Amazon-backed company just hit nearly two million autonomous miles and is doubling down on growth.
South Korean investors just poured over $100 million into startups building AI that operates in the physical world, from self-driving cars to barista robots. The shift signals a major move beyond software-only innovation toward technologies that interact with real environments.
After five years of robot taxis on Phoenix streets, the city's mayor reports an unexpected benefit: safer driving. The self-driving cars follow speed limits and traffic laws, creating a calming effect in a city struggling with speeding.
Autonomous vehicle companies are taking their technology to one of the world's most challenging cities. Tokyo's narrow streets and dense traffic are becoming the ultimate testing ground for self-driving cars that could transform urban transportation worldwide.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to design a new sensor material inspired by how snakes see in the dark, making infrared cameras dramatically more powerful. The breakthrough could transform everything from self-driving cars to virus detection systems.
Researchers built an artificial eye with a liquid-metal pupil that automatically adjusts to bright and dim light, just like human and animal eyes do. The breakthrough could make self-driving cars, robots, and security systems work better in changing light conditions.
Two South Korean startups just secured a record $110 million to build the hardware that powers self-driving cars and drone swarms. The massive investment signals a bold shift from software to physical AI infrastructure that moves through the real world.
Scientists created a robot eye that adjusts its pupil like a living creature, solving a major problem for self-driving cars and drones. The liquid metal design improved machine vision accuracy by 22% in harsh lighting.
Decades of military drone operations have taught engineers exactly how to make self-driving cars safer and more reliable. A former Navy fighter pilot is sharing five critical lessons that could prevent accidents and save lives on our roads.
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.
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