Topic: autonomous vehicle technology
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Tesla Robotaxi Future & Redwood’s Next Move: TechCrunch Mobility
Tesla's limited robotaxi rollout in Austin sparked controversy over alleged traffic violations, prompting federal regulators to request details and highlighting the challenges of camera-based autonomous systems. The debate reflects Tesla's divisive reputation, with ...
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Tesla's Robotaxi Launches: First Reactions Revealed
Tesla's robotaxi service has launched in Austin, Texas, with geofenced operations and human safety monitors, falling short of Elon Musk's earlier promises of full autonomy. The limited rollout uses 10-20 modified Model Ys, restricts rides to mapped zones, and is currently exclusive to invited use...
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Uber Invests Millions in Lucid & Nuro for Robotaxi Service
Uber is investing $300 million in Lucid Motors to purchase 20,000 Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro’s self-driving technology, aiming to launch a premium robotaxi service by next year. The partnership focuses on Level 4 autonomous vehicles, which can operate without human intervention in specific c...
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Uber & WeRide Expand Robotaxi Service to 15 New Cities
Uber and WeRide plan to expand their robotaxi services to 15 new international markets within five years, starting with European cities after their success in Abu Dhabi. The partnership combines Uber's customer interface and fleet logistics with WeRide's autonomous driving technology, targeting r...
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Hims & Hers Hires CTO From Autonomous Vehicle Industry for AI Expertise
Hims & Hers appointed Mo Elshenawy, former CTO of autonomous vehicle firm Cruise, as its new chief technology officer, signaling a strategic shift toward AI-driven healthcare solutions. The company sees parallels between autonomous vehicles and healthcare, as both require high-precision AI for li...
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