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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the firm is rolling out ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta to a limited amount of customers deemed ‘expert and careful drivers.’ The upgrade is set to be released Tuesday, October 20 and provides access to specific features for highway assistance and automatic traffic light and stop sign control. The software is an … Read more
A Tesla driver has been charged after being found asleep at the wheel of his self-driving car speeding along at 93mph while using the ‘autopilot system’ in Canada. The man’s Model S Tesla was pictured with its seats fully reclined while roaring along near the town of Ponoka, about 60 miles south of Edmonton in … Read more
An algorithm makes self-driving cars ‘accident-proof’ as long as other human drivers on the road act responsibly, scientists claim. German researchers developed the algorithm with data collected from vehicles in the real-world and tested it in computer simulations. Assuming that other traffic drivers follow the rules of the road, the algorithm can take into account … Read more
Locust swarms could hold the key to developing effective collision avoidance technology for robots, drones and self-driving cars Locusts fly in swarms of millions but a special neuron stops them from colliding Researchers from the US have made an electronic version inspired by the insects The sensor is far less bulky than current alternatives and responds in … Read more
Hyundai unveils its self-driving car company, Motional, and announces plans to roll out a fleet of robotaxis by 2022 Hyundai announced its autonomous vehicle company is now called Motional The carmaker says it will start fully testing driverless systems this year Motional represents a $4 billion venture with self-driving tech company Aptiv By Dan Avery … Read more
Elon Musk calls out Jeff Bezos for being a ‘copy cat’ on Twitter after Amazon acquires self-driving startup Zoox for $1billion The comment is in reference to Musk’s ventures with Tesla’s self-driving cars Zoox, like Tesla, is focused on making self-driving cars and AI software Musk’s critical tweet is the second public swipe at Bezos … Read more
Self-driving vans are ferrying coronavirus tests from drive-thru locations in Florida to the Mayo Clinic campus in order to minimize exposure and free up healthcare workers The Mayo Clinic in Florida is using self-driving vans during the coronavirus The vehicles are transporting tests from sites to the Jacksonville laboratory Vans travel along roads that have been … Read more
MIT researchers create new self-driving system that can steer in low visibility settings, including fog and snow Researchers from MIT are testing a new self-driving car system for bad weather Instead of lidar and cameras, it uses a sensor system that reads the ground directly below and around the car instead of in front of … Read more
Self-driving electric vehicles that change colour could be seen hitting the roads by 2050, automotive firm Auto Trader has claimed. Their predictions for the car of the future have been guided by so-called ‘futurologist’ Tom Cheesewright and a survey of more than 2,000 UK drivers. They think the car of 2050 will include an all-electric … Read more
Self-driving shuttles have arrived in New York City: Optimus Ride begins trials for Brooklyn Navy Yard and NYC Ferry loop Self-driving cars hit the streets in New York for the first time Cars will transport employees at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to select locations The rides will be free of charge and chaperoned by two … Read more