Autonomous Vehicles News
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Robotaxis: Why cities are finally putting the brakes on autonomous tech
Cities across the US are tired of waiting on Congress, so they’re writing their own rules to rein in robotaxis before the streets turn into a total mess.
Laplace Intelligence: The startup using AI to stress-test your robots
This Ann Arbor-based startup is building automated 'red-teaming' to make sure physical AI doesn't crash in the real world.
Xona Space Systems is launching a commercial alternative to GPS
The startup is sending six satellites into orbit to fix the precision issues that have plagued traditional, government-run GPS for years.
California robotaxis: New law aims to stop AVs from blocking emergency lanes
A new law forces robotaxi companies to stop being 'the main character' when emergency responders need to do their jobs.
Minneapolis councilman faces backlash over autonomous vehicle pet claims
A city council member's push to mandate human drivers to protect pets from autonomous vehicles has triggered a wave of viral mockery.
California robotaxi law forces companies to stop blocking emergency crews
New legislation means AV companies like Waymo and Tesla could face fines if their vehicles hold up first responders for more than 30 minutes.
Robotaxis and the struggle to keep riders from getting 'frisky'
Designers are brainstorming how to stop content creators and tourists from turning autonomous vehicles into their own private studios.
Autonomous Vehicles: The Big Strategy Shift to Commercial Scale
AV companies are ditching the test phase for real-world profit, but safety incidents and regional concentration show the road ahead is still bumpy.
Waymo robotaxis are scaling up, but they're mostly chilling in two states
While Waymo’s fleet has hit 15 cities, the real action is happening in California and Texas as the company leans into a new Chinese-built ride.
Zoox halts Atlanta test fleet following worker gas exposure reports
The company paused local operations after drivers reported sickness and potential exposure to toxic gases while inside test vehicles.