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Northeastern University students are learning robotics and autonomous driving with a sensor-packed Ford Mustang that collects 10 gigabytes of data per minute. The converted electric SUV is helping them develop navigation tech that could aid everyone from drivers to the visually impaired.
Kodiak AI just locked in its first commercial deal to deliver 75 driverless trucks to a California freight company, marking a turning point for autonomous vehicles on public highways. The technology that once seemed decades away is now rolling out on real routes between major American cities.
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo just added nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi service across five major US cities. The expansion brings autonomous rides to beaches, zoos, downtown areas, and new transit connections from coast to coast.
A partnership between BMW and tech company Embotech has successfully moved one million vehicles through factory floors using automated driving technology, proving that driverless cars are already transforming manufacturing. The system now handles 3,500 vehicle movements daily across four factories with 99.5% reliability.
Self-driving car company Waymo just added nearly 250 square miles of coverage across five cities, bringing its fully driverless taxi service to new neighborhoods from LA beaches to San Jose suburbs. The expansion marks another leap forward in making autonomous transportation a normal part of daily life.
Self-driving cars just became a real travel option for millions of visitors to Las Vegas. Waymo's robotaxis now pick up and drop off passengers at Harry Reid International Airport, making the future of transportation feel a little closer.
Scientists in Sweden just solved one of the biggest puzzles holding back self-driving electric taxi fleets: how to predict where cars need to be and when they need to charge. Their smart system could slash your ride costs by 60% while cutting emissions.
A fully autonomous delivery van with no human driver just became the first vehicle of its kind legally approved to navigate Malaysia's public streets. The six-month trial could transform how the country moves goods between cities.
Passengers in Croatia can now ride in fully autonomous taxis with no human driver, marking Europe's first commercial robotaxi service. The technology has already logged over 200,000 kilometers and is expanding to Manchester and London.
IKEA will start moving furniture between Dallas and Houston with fully autonomous trucks that have no one in the driver's seat. After years of testing and 40,000 hours of driverless commercial operations, the technology is finally hitting major highways.
Federal regulators just cleared a major hurdle for autonomous trucks, letting them use modern warning beacons instead of requiring humans to place roadside triangles. The five-year exemption could save lives while moving the trucking industry into the future.
Two Australian companies just revealed BladeHAUL, a game-changing autonomous vehicle that can haul 10 tonnes, power field hospitals, and tackle defense missions without putting soldiers in harm's way. Built in Bendigo and Newcastle using proven Bushmaster technology, it's the country's most capable uncrewed ground vehicle yet.