A man died in a car accident in San Francisco. The ambulance was blocked by a Cruise robotic taxi. The accident happened in mid-August. On the night of that day, a pedestrian was struck by a human-driven vehicle san francisco approached. Authorities blamed self-driving vehicles in part for the pedestrian’s death. After the pedestrian was… Continue reading Autonomous car blocked life-saving: one dead
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Autonomous driving and the problems of age and skin color
New research shows driverless car software is significantly more accurate in adults and Caucasians than in children and Caucasians. Autonomous car systems have a bias problem, according to a new study from Kings College London. The study examined eight AI-powered pedestrian detection systems used for autonomous vehicle research. The researchers ran more than 8,000 images… Continue reading Autonomous driving and the problems of age and skin color
San Francisco establishes autonomous shuttle
In California and San Francisco, things are happening in rapid succession when it comes to autonomous driving. San Francisco, California, has always been a Silicon Valley hotspot. So it is hardly surprising that autonomous driving has also made a name for itself here. Last but not least, all the big tech companies were based in… Continue reading San Francisco establishes autonomous shuttle
Trials in fatal Tesla accidents
E-car pioneer and maker of the full self-driving autopilot Tesla is preparing for its first death-related trial. Tesla will have to defend himself in court for the first time against allegations that autopilot failure resulted in death. This is quite likely to be a major test of the Tesla system. There have been a few… Continue reading Trials in fatal Tesla accidents
Will California now become the center for autonomous driving?
Allowing robot taxis in principle and lifting truck restrictions makes California a hub for autonomous driving? After a controversial vote of the state authority Alphabet Waymo and General Motors’ Cruise transport paying passengers around the clock in San Francisco, thereby consolidating the technology hub as the center of the autonomous vehicle industry. The US media… Continue reading Will California now become the center for autonomous driving?
California: Restrictions on autonomous trucks are being lifted for the time being
A California bill aimed at slowing the rollout of large autonomous trucks on the state’s public roads has been shelved for the time being. Autonomous trucks have been banned from operating on Californian roads since 2015. However, state law allows autonomous vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds to be tested and operated without people in… Continue reading California: Restrictions on autonomous trucks are being lifted for the time being
Study: Autonomous driving could increase driving times
Networking makes the difference: why autonomous driving can increase driving times. A new study shows that connected vehicles that share data wirelessly can significantly reduce driving times at intersections. But what about the but automated vehicles that are not connected? They can actually increase travel time at intersections. A lot of research shows that automated… Continue reading Study: Autonomous driving could increase driving times
Horizon Robotics & Aptiv & Wind River for Autonomous Driving in China
Horizon Robotics partners with Aptiv and Wind River for autonomous driving development in China. Horizon Robotics, a leading provider of energy-efficient computing systems for advanced driver assistance systems in vehicles, has entered into a strategic partnership with aptive and its subsidiaries wind river closed in China. Aptiv is a global technology company with a focus… Continue reading Horizon Robotics & Aptiv & Wind River for Autonomous Driving in China
Cruise Record: Accident and Injured Person
A week after California approved the 24-hour, paid Robotaxi service in San Francisco, an accident occurred between an autonomous cruise taxi and a fire engine. A cruise robotic taxi in San Francisco collided with a fire truck from the San Francisco Fire Department late Thursday evening, US media reports. A passenger of the robot taxi… Continue reading Cruise Record: Accident and Injured Person
Cruise & Waymo prevail in San Francisco: services are expanded
Autonomous cars will be allowed to drive all day in San Francisco. The main beneficiaries are Waymo and Cruise. It was a victory for the autonomous vehicle industry as California regulators gave it the green light Cruise and #, which are allowed to offer their commercial robotaxi services 24 hours a day, seven days a… Continue reading Cruise & Waymo prevail in San Francisco: services are expanded