Self-Driving Cars
Coverage of Self-Driving Cars in the Nexus archive.
- Age-friendly cars: What to look for as driving needs change
The article discusses how age-friendly cars with driver-assist technology can help older adults maintain independence while driving, but experts caution that too much technology may be overwhelming. Features like blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and rear cameras are highlighted as beneficial, alongside considerations for ease of vehicle access.
- Age-friendly cars: What to look for as driving needs change
The article discusses how driver-assist technologies in newer vehicles can aid older adults in maintaining independence while driving, though experts caution that over-reliance on technology and complex systems may pose challenges. Features like blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and rear cameras are highlighted as beneficial, along with design considerations such as ease of entry and exit.
- Thief uses Waymo as a getaway car
A suspect allegedly used a Waymo robotaxi to flee a burglary at a San Francisco yoga studio, raising questions about self-driving cars and privacy. The stolen items included activewear, and police are investigating but have not made an arrest. Waymo's privacy protections, including blurred facial footage, complicated the investigation.
- The human eye could guide vision of self-driving cars
Researchers developed a light-sensing photomemristor that mimics human eye adaptability to brightness changes, potentially improving self-driving cars and robots in mixed lighting. The device uses titanium oxide and PEDOT:PSS to adjust sensitivity automatically, achieving over 95% accuracy in identifying objects under varying light conditions.
- Waymo Takes Its Self-Driving Cars to Virginia
Waymo is expanding its self-driving car operations to Virginia, specifically mapping Alexandria and planning to map Arlington, areas near Washington, DC. The move highlights the company's focus on urban environments and proximity to political centers.
- Stellantis becomes the latest automotive giant to develop self-driving cars: When will Wayve-Stellantis hands-free cars hit the road?
Stellantis has joined other automotive giants in developing self-driving car technology through a partnership with Wayve. The collaboration aims to bring autonomous, hands-free vehicles to market, though specific timelines for deployment remain unclear.
- Self-driving cars 'lack common sense', says boss of company helping to develop them
The boss of a company developing self-driving cars states that these vehicles lack common sense. This comment highlights the challenges in creating autonomous vehicles that can fully replicate human decision-making. The company is working to improve this aspect of self-driving technology.
- Waymo is forced to recall THOUSANDS of robotaxis across the US after one self-driving car is swept into a creek
Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis across the US due to a self-driving car incident where one vehicle was swept into a creek. The recall affects vehicles in operation nationwide. Details on the cause and resolution are pending further investigation.
- Wayve CEO On How AI Transforming Self-Driving Cars
Wayve CEO discusses how AI is transforming self-driving cars, highlighting key advancements and innovations in the field. The CEO's insights provide a glimpse into the future of autonomous vehicles. AI technology is playing a crucial role in shaping the industry.
- Most people still don’t want anything to do with robotaxis
Public skepticism toward autonomous vehicles persists despite technological advancements and limited operational success by companies like Waymo. Polls consistently show distrust in self-driving technology, with people preferring human drivers even when data suggests safer outcomes.
- Waymo's self-driving cars face their toughest test yet: London
Waymo, a Google subsidiary, is testing self-driving cars in London with human supervisors on standby. The initiative marks a step toward achieving fully autonomous ride-hailing services.
- How Waymo and Waze are pitching in to help solve L.A.'s pothole problem
Waze and Waymo are collaborating to use self-driving cars for detecting potholes in Los Angeles and four other major U.S. metro areas. This partnership aims to leverage Waymo's autonomous vehicle technology to improve road maintenance by identifying infrastructure issues.