autonomous vehicle
Coverage of autonomous vehicle in the Nexus archive.
- Waymo calls San Mateo police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle
Two 15-year-olds were detained after Waymo reported them for underage drinking and using Orbeez gel blasters in their autonomous vehicle. The incident led to police intervention in San Mateo.
- Zoox robotaxi redesign brings big rider upgrades
Zoox has redesigned its robotaxi with comfort and usability upgrades, including improved seating, materials, and features like fluted wireless charging pads and larger cupholders. The updates aim to make the rider experience more relaxing and practical as the service scales beyond early testers.
- Amazon Zoox's latest robotaxi looks (marginally) less like a toy car
Amazon-owned Zoox has introduced a new autonomous vehicle designed for large-scale production. The vehicle is described as looking marginally less like a toy car compared to previous versions.
- Waymo takes scared passenger on joyride through construction zone — with cops in pursuit: ‘Don’t want to use it again’
Waymo's autonomous vehicle took a passenger through a construction zone, causing distress and prompting police pursuit. The passenger expressed reluctance to use the service again, calling the experience a 'robo flop.'
- Waymo blocks road as firefighters rush to deadly explosion: ‘Man, there’s nobody in here’
Waymo's autonomous vehicle blocked a road as firefighters responded to a deadly explosion. A police officer initially attempted to direct the car but realized no one was inside.
- Man says Waymo drove away with his luggage
A man claims that a Waymo autonomous vehicle drove away with his luggage. The incident highlights potential issues with autonomous vehicle operations and user interactions.
- Moment 'driverless' Waymo car being tested in London careers into a taped-off crime scene - but the firm insists it was HUMAN error
A 'driverless' Waymo car being tested in London collided with a taped-off crime scene, but the company attributed the incident to human error. The event occurred during autonomous vehicle trials in the city.
- China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire
Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide is pursuing an ambitious strategy to expand its robotaxi services globally. The company aims to establish itself as a major player in the international autonomous taxi market, building on its domestic success.