Waymo: AI for everything

Once again, Google’s sister Waymo takes a look behind the scenes and reveals that a new architecture of artificial intelligence. That the Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in autonomous driving is clear. Also at Waymo one puts with preference on this technology. AutoML scheme. Source: Medium.com Especially in the field of sensor evaluation and… Continue reading Waymo: AI for everything

Ford VW cooperation: Further details

The two manufacturers Volkswagen and Ford announced further details about their cooperation. Already last year became knownthat the car maker Volkswagen and ford Autonomous Driving and E-Mobility will work together and create a common cooperation block form. Some details have been worked out. Hackett & Diess – bosses of Ford and VW. Source: AN Yesterday,… Continue reading Ford VW cooperation: Further details

EU wants to clarify liability issues

The EU Parliament wants to take a special interest in the topic of autonomous driving and ratify laws. While the auto industry from Enthusiasm deviates, the EU takes up the issue and plans to position itself to. Members of the European Parliament are calling for more commitment in the field of road safety and associate… Continue reading EU wants to clarify liability issues

Autonomous cleaning vehicle

In Leipzig one plans the employment of an autonomous cleaning vehicle. A collaboration between Alba and Enway. In China is there already? and in the drawers of some manufacturers lurking also already similar ideas: Autonomous cleaning vehicles. The idea has now been taken up by the startup Enway and is used by Alba as a… Continue reading Autonomous cleaning vehicle

Zoox changed boss

The startup Zoox has a new boss: Mrs. Aicha Evans. The US company Zoox develops autonomous driving at level 5 (full autonomy) and is the first company in Californiawho is allowed to offer a robot taxi service there as part of a government program. Until recently, the company was led by Tim Kentley-Klay, who co-founded… Continue reading Zoox changed boss

McKinsey study RACE 2050

The consulting firm McKinsey has published the RACE 2050 report on the European auto industry. The report of McKinsey is divided into three parts. Changes, approaches and goals. This tripartition is mainly based on developments in the mobility field. Screenshot of the McKinsey study (PDF) The changes have been around for some time. This means… Continue reading McKinsey study RACE 2050

AEV Robotics: Interchangeable pedestal

The Australian company AEV-Robotics introduces an autonomous vehicle with interchangeable pedestal. The idea of ​​subdividing the superstructure and substructure is by no means new. That’s what the Swiss think tank Rinspeed has snap presented and also Daimler has with Urbanetic a similar approach, like AEV-Robotics. By the way, Rinspeed had presented a shrunken version at… Continue reading AEV Robotics: Interchangeable pedestal

Test field Saarland is further promoted

The test field Merzig in Saarland can expect further payments. The test area for autonomous driving in Merzig in Saarland gets more funding, the State Chancellery decided last week. The funding for this extends over the next few years. Since 2013, the city of Merzig has been tested and since 2017 the test area has… Continue reading Test field Saarland is further promoted

Food deliveries: Meituan with Nvidia, Valeo and Icona

The Chinese company Meituan wants to automate its food deliveries and relies on industry sizes. Delivering foods with autonomous vehicles is becoming increasingly strong trend, Now there is another player in this market that operates in China: Meituan. The Chinese company cooperates with the companies for this Nvidia, Valeo and Icona, as seen on the… Continue reading Food deliveries: Meituan with Nvidia, Valeo and Icona

Great Wall Motors is thinking about using Mobileye solutions

The Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors is considering equipping vehicles up to Level 2 with the technology of Mobileye. Great Wall Motors from China is considering cooperation with the Intel belonging company Mobileye. Mobileye Introduces Technologies for Autonomous Driving. Mobileye technology in buses. Source: Intel Their technology is intended for vehicles up to Level 2… Continue reading Great Wall Motors is thinking about using Mobileye solutions