Self Driving Cars
Robotic Eyes Attached to Front of Self-Driving Cars May Improve Safety
Some people found the giant eyes—which signal car intentions—to be cute, while others said they were creepy.
Tesla Made To Reimburse Owner After Car Deemed 'Massive Hazard'
German attorney Christoph Lindner criticized Tesla and said the company does not keep its promises.
2 Senators Tell Tesla They Are 'Deeply Troubled' About Self-Driving Dangers
Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey wrote a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressing their concern about safety reports on the the carmaker's self-driving systems.
Tesla Says 'Full Self-Driving' Software Remains a Priority as Profits Boom
The company reported over $5.5 billion in profits over the last year as its software is being investigated by federal regulators for alleged safety violations.
Elon Musk Is Mocking Whistleblowers. Here's Why That's a Good Thing
Whistleblowing isn't going away.
Starting Autonomous Vehicles Isn't the Problem - It's Stopping Them
In an effort to prevent crashes, Teledyne FLIR is working on thermal sensing technology to work alongside other sensors in self-driving cars
Robotaxis May Be the Transportation Industry's Next Major Disruptor
New research suggests that autonomous robotaxis could be operational in the next decade, disrupting ride hailing and conventional taxis.
Elon Musk Says Tesla in Texas Crash Never Had Full Self-Driving Software
"Data logs recovered so far show Autopilot was not enabled & this car did not purchase FSD," Tesla "Technoking" Elon Musk tweeted on Monday.
Everything Elon Musk Has Said About Tesla's Self-Driving Cars
Elon Musk has had a lot to say about Tesla's Autopilot feature, which may have been connected to two deaths in an accident on Saturday in Texas.
Hacked Billboards can Make Teslas See 'Phantom Objects' and Cause Havoc
Tesla's Autopilot system relies on vision rather than LIDAR, which means it can be tricked by messages on billboards and projections created by hackers.
Elon Musk Teases Tesla Battery Day While Saying Bill Gates Has 'No Clue'
The billionaire electric car company CEO has previously said the battery event could be "one of the most exciting days in Tesla's history." So what is likely to be revealed?
It Won't Make Sense to Own or Drive Cars in the Future, Says Supercar Maker
"If machines drive, and we can make them good at doing that, in the long term it just doesn't make sense that we drive," said Mate Rimac, founder of electric supercar maker Rimac Automobili.
Disturbing Video Shows Tesla Driver Apparently Asleep, Cruising on Freeway
A witness who recorded the video said he called 911 after spotting the driver. Tesla has stressed autopilot is not fully autonomous, describing it as a "driver assistance system."
How and When Should We Trust AI to Fly and Drive?
It isn't sufficient to ask whether society will benefit from a reduction in accident-related deaths, but to envision whether the worst case consequences are acceptable.
Google Self-driving Car Engineer 'Caused Freeway Crash'
Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski allegedly modified cars' software so they could drive on "forbidden" routes.
The Ethical Challenges of Self-Driving Cars
With self-driving cars, societies can redesign their traffic systems. From the crosswalk to overall traffic design—it is mundane situations that raise really hard questions. Extreme situations are a distraction.
Ford's Self-Driving Cars Will Be Tested in Miami
Ford will launch a self-driving car in 2021, the firm has said.
Who's Investing in Self Driving Cars?
Google's move to develop an faSDV was a 'moonshot'. A way to a new big business before anyone else saw the opportunity. And it might work.
Uber Resumes Self-Driving Car After Arizona Crash
On Friday, Uber suspended its pilot program in the three cities after the crash, in which a human-driven vehicle "failed to yield" to an Uber vehicle while making a turn.
GM to Test Thousands of Self-Driving Cars for Lyft
Most of the specially equipped versions of the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle will be used by San Francisco-based Lyft, which will test them in its ride-sharing fleet in several states.
General Motors Invests $500 Million in Lyft
With the investment, Lyft is valued at $5.5 billion, while Uber is at $64.6 billion.
Why Wait Until Tomorrow? How to Speed Innovation
We need a self-funded prize to spur innovation and save taxpayers money.
Technology Doesn't Explain the Philly Train Crash
The Philly train crash should have been averted, but who's going to prevent the disaster brewing for automated train technology?