AV Safety Expert Proposes a New Classification for Autonomy Levels
7 Feb 2022, 19:14 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / According to Philip Koopman, the SAE J3016 standard puts autonomous driving in an engineering perspective that is not helpful for drivers.
The Story of the GM Firebird IV, the 1960s Autonomous Car With a Fridge and TV
5 Feb 2022, 17:02 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Unrelated to the Firebird that Pontiac would release in 1967, the IV was part of a series of experimental vehicles that GM started rolling out in 1953
Autonomous Driving Technology Might Soon Creep Into Motorsports
3 Feb 2022, 11:18 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / TRI (Toyota Racing Institute) is developing on-demand technology, it has successfully programmed a race car to drift on a closed track autonomously
Driver Monitoring Systems Are Not Too Effective, Just One Type Works, AAA Finds
3 Feb 2022, 11:09 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A study made by AAA has found that just one of two available types of driver monitoring systems works as expected. It is not that effective, though
Union Pacific Extends Its Operations, Plans to Haul Cargo in Autonomous Trucks
3 Feb 2022, 09:24 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Union Pacific plans to extend its operations and will start hauling cargo in the state of Arizona using TuSimple's autonomous trucks
Tesla Issues Second Recall Connected to FSD – Now It Has to Do With Rolling Stops
1 Feb 2022, 11:35 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / NHTSA discussed rolling stops under the FSD modes Average and Assertive with the EV maker, and it decided to cut that functionality from its cars
Feature-Packed Seasam Autonomous, Underwater Drone Works Wirelessly and as a Tethered ROV
20 Jan 2022, 14:20 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Seasam is described as the world's first device that you can use both as a wireless autonomous underwater drone as well as a stable tethered ROV
Former SpaceX Engineers Team Up to Replace Trains With Autonomous, Electric Rail Vehicles
20 Jan 2022, 09:33 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A team of former SpaceX engineers want to revolutionize the U.S. railroad system with their fully autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles
Driver on Tesla Autopilot's Fatal Crash Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Counts
19 Jan 2022, 07:56 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / This is a good demonstration of what Madeleine Clare Elish wanted to warn about when she came up with the moral crumple zones concept
High-Speed Car Ferry Successfully Completes First Autonomous Voyage in Japan
19 Jan 2022, 03:09 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / A 222-meter (728-ft) high-speed ferry has successfully completed a 240-km (149-mile) journey, navigationg autonomously from Shinmoji to Iyonada
The Port of Hamburg to Launch Drone Operations for Innovative Logistics
18 Jan 2022, 09:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Port of Hamburg will start operating drones, as well as floating and diving robots, says this is how the logistics of the future will look like
Dawn Project Fires at Tesla FSD: AV Software Must Be the Best, Not the Worst
17 Jan 2022, 10:57 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / With a campaign titled “Don’t Be a Tesla Crash Test Dummy,” the project is offering $10,000 for anyone that proves there’s worse software than FSD around
This Electric and Autonomous Concept Is a Playground for Pets and Owners Alike
15 Jan 2022, 19:03 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This concept is from the mind of a Korean designer. The goal is to create a space of play, relaxation, and work for owners and pets. Features a modular exterior
Self-Driving Robots Achieve Level 4 Autonomy, Will Invade City Sidewalks
13 Jan 2022, 19:18 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Serve Robotics introdued its new fleet of delivery robots capable of navigating with Level 4 autonomy: meet the new Serve machine
French Hydrogen Fuel Cell Maritime Shuttle Wins the CES 2022 Innovation Award
12 Jan 2022, 09:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The French autonomous NepShuttle combines an efficient hydrogen fuel cell system with state-of-the-art technologies for further reduction of energy consumption
Polestar Trambus Concept Offers a Glimpse Into Future Public Transport Systems
10 Jan 2022, 20:16 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This Polestar Design Contest finalist concept shows a future public transport system that isn't far from what we're working towards. Is electric and autonomous
Elon Musk Announces FSD Prices Will Rise to $12,000 Amid Legal Controversy
10 Jan 2022, 11:04 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The Tesla CEO talked about the higher price tag on January 7, a little before The Verge revealed FSD has a mode to break the law
Hyundai Heavy Industries to Kick Off Demonstrations for Autonomous Commercial Ships
10 Jan 2022, 10:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Avikus, a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries, will conduct certification testing for a series of autonomous navigation systems for ships
Hankook Unveils Futuristic Airless Tire Fitted for Hyundai's Plug & Drive Modular Platform
10 Jan 2022, 09:40 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Hankook's latest i-Flex airless tire was recently presented at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) as part of a collaboration with Hyundai, for its PnD module
China’s New Custom Train Is Fully Autonomous, Premieres a 5G Ultra-HD Mobile Studio
10 Jan 2022, 08:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / China unveiled the driverless train is built especially for the 2022 Winter Games, boasting a 217 mph speed and a unique 5G media room for journalists