Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called ‘Lunar’

The concept was a highlight of Lucid’s investor day, in which the company detailed its ambitions to push deeper into autonomy while pumping out new, affordable EVs.

Uber, Wayve and Nissan plan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo this year

Nissan will integrate Wayve’s self-driving software into the Leaf with the goal of making the vehicles available on the Uber app in Tokyo.

Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo’s streets

Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup.

Zoox plans to put its robotaxis on the Uber app in Vegas this year

The purpose-built robotaxis will be available on Uber’s app in Las Vegas this year, and Los Angeles next year, if Zoox gets the federal approval it’s been seeking.

Zoox starts mapping Dallas and Phoenix for its robotaxis

It’s a precursor to launching robotaxis in those cities, though the Amazon-owned company is still waiting for federal approval to commercially operate its purpose-built AV.

Terminator-inspired liquid metal tech promises better eyes for robots and cars

Researchers created a liquid-metal artificial pupil that automatically adjusts to light, helping robots and self-driving systems see more accurately in changing environments.
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Self-driving tech startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers

Major automakers, tech giants, AI companies, and chipmakers are all trying to get a piece of Wayve.

Waymo robotaxis are now operating in 10 US cities

Waymo launched services today in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando.

Uber’s new autonomous vehicle division is about survival and opportunity

Uber Autonomous Solutions will see the company taking on all the tasks associated with operating a robotaxi, self-driving truck, or sidewalk delivery robot business.

The next big car threat is an AI backdoor you can’t detect

Georgia Tech researchers discovered VillainNet, a dormant AI backdoor that lets hackers hijack self-driving cars with 99% success while remaining invisible to current security tools.
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