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The next generation of driverless cars will have to think about what's on the road, not just see it
Autonomous vehicles have made remarkable progress over the past decade. Driverless cars and buses that once struggled to stay in lane can now navigate busy city streets, recognise pedestrians and cyclists, and respond smoothly to traffic signals.
Driverless robo taxis hit UK roads for first time ever in 'landmark' trial
SELF-DRIVING tech company Waymo has started testing fully autonomous Jaguar I‑Pace SUVs in the UK – with the first of these modified motors now operating in London. As part of a new government-backed pilot scheme, the US company is…
Vay Rolls Out a 'Driverless Car' Rental Service
A Berlin-based startup called Vay is rolling out a car-rental service that delivers the car to you… without a driver. Why It Hits: The ways consumers can now get from point A to point B have multiplied thanks to rideshare services and…
China steers the Gulf's driverless future as U.S. rivals stay home
China is beating the United States in the race to control the Gulf's driverless car market. The latest win came last month when Chinese company WeRide secured an exclusive deal with Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost of the United Arab Emirates, to…
Changi Airport deploys driverless tractors for baggage transfer after successful trials
SINGAPORE: Changi Airport has deployed its first fleet of fully driverless tractors for airside operations after nearly a year of trials. Two autonomous tractors have been rolled out in live operations to transfer passenger bags between Terminal…
Changi Airport deploys AVs as driverless baggage tractors between T1 and T4 after trial
SINGAPORE – Changi Airport put a pair of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into operational use on Jan 20 as driverless tractors transporting baggage between Terminals 1 and 4. It was the first time such vehicles were used in live airport operations…
Eighth driverless metro train of Bengaluru metro's Yellow Line reaches Hebbagodi depot
The eighth driverless trainset for the Yellow Line of Namma Metro has reached the Hebbagodi depot, officials said. The six-car rake arrived on Monday morning after beginning its journey from Kolkata on January 10. The train sets were dispatched by…
An A.I. Start-Up Says It Wants to Empower Workers, Not Replace Them
Founders of the A.I. start-up Humans& aims to focus on how A.I. can support human workers rather than replace them. From left, Georges Harik, Andi Peng, Noah Goodman, Eric Zelikman and Yuchen He.Credit...Christie Hemm Klok for The New York Times…
Elon Musk said automakers don't want to license Tesla FSD. We're starting to see why.
Elon Musk has called legacy automakers' hesitancy to license Tesla's Full Self-Driving software 'crazy,' but a slew of industry moves show that their reluctance is strategic. In recent weeks, more automakers have released roadmaps to build key…
Construction Autonomy Powers Ahead at CES 2026
Construction workers build the lobby area during a press tour of the newly revitalized David Geffen Hall on March 2, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) Blue collar autonomy, which…
Uber abandons pledge to hit Labour's electric car target
Uber has abandoned its 2030 net zero pledge as its chief executive signalled that drivers and governments were turning their backs on electric cars. Dara Khosrowshahi warned on Tuesday that its goal to switch to an all-electric fleet in major UK…
Mercedes-Benz's CEO is a 'petrol head.' He's also convinced EVs are the future
Ola Källenius is sitting in the back seat of the company's new S-Class sedan. The CEO of Mercedes-Benz can talk for hours about the sedan's effortless ride, its high-tech operating system or the remodeled grille, which is 20% bigger and dotted…
A robot bat sheds new light how they hunt in darkness
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Biologists and engineers have joined forces to build a new robot bat that's helping us understand how real bats use echolocation to hunt for food. By creating a robot that can…
Man Claims Self-Driving Zoox Smashed His Hand, Zoox Claims the Guy Doored Their Vehicle
Gadzooks! A new SF self-driving car controversy, this time as a man claims one of Amazon's Zoox self-driving cars hit his vehicle and smashed his hand, while Zoox instead insists that the man opened his door into incoming traffic. The…
How much DoorDash paid tech workers in 2025, with some roles earning up to $426,000
DoorDash, one of the biggest names in delivery, is trying to deliver even more. The company's couriers, known internally as ' dashers,' are a common sight as they zip around the US delivering food, groceries, and other goods to customers. Now…
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