General Motors (GM) is taking its business to new heights by unveiling a flying self-driving taxi under its Cadillac brand at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The American carmaker shared a concept video showcasing a single-seater electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that tops speeds of 56mph. Not only is GM’s future taking to … Read more
Walmart is expanding its fleet of self-driving cars to Scottsdale, Arizona for a pilot delivery program with autonomous startup Cruise Walmart is testing self-driving cars in a delivery program starting next year It is teaming up with Cruise to use its autonomous Chevy Bolts The pilot program will take place with stores located in Scottsdale, … Read more
Although the world is still battling the coronavirus, one Italian designer is looking towards a post-pandemic world to help commuters travel safely and securely to their destination. Andrea Ponit released a gallery of concept designs for a private jet-like drone that carries up to four passengers while they sit in single seats with soft fabric … Read more
A Tesla driver has been charged after being found asleep at the wheel of his self-driving car speeding along at 93mph while using the ‘autopilot system’ in Canada. The man’s Model S Tesla was pictured with its seats fully reclined while roaring along near the town of Ponoka, about 60 miles south of Edmonton in … Read more
An algorithm makes self-driving cars ‘accident-proof’ as long as other human drivers on the road act responsibly, scientists claim. German researchers developed the algorithm with data collected from vehicles in the real-world and tested it in computer simulations. Assuming that other traffic drivers follow the rules of the road, the algorithm can take into account … Read more
Locust swarms could hold the key to developing effective collision avoidance technology for robots, drones and self-driving cars Locusts fly in swarms of millions but a special neuron stops them from colliding Researchers from the US have made an electronic version inspired by the insects The sensor is far less bulky than current alternatives and responds in … Read more
Hyundai unveils its self-driving car company, Motional, and announces plans to roll out a fleet of robotaxis by 2022 Hyundai announced its autonomous vehicle company is now called Motional The carmaker says it will start fully testing driverless systems this year Motional represents a $4 billion venture with self-driving tech company Aptiv By Dan Avery … Read more
Elon Musk calls out Jeff Bezos for being a ‘copy cat’ on Twitter after Amazon acquires self-driving startup Zoox for $1billion The comment is in reference to Musk’s ventures with Tesla’s self-driving cars Zoox, like Tesla, is focused on making self-driving cars and AI software Musk’s critical tweet is the second public swipe at Bezos … Read more
Jaguar Land Rover today revealed its new electric driverless pod that will be at the heart of new real world autonomous vehicle trials on public roads in Coventry from next year. The city will be used as a ‘living laboratory’ by Britain’s biggest car-maker to test how the self-driving pods interact with other vehicles, pedestrians … Read more
Self-driving vans are ferrying coronavirus tests from drive-thru locations in Florida to the Mayo Clinic campus in order to minimize exposure and free up healthcare workers The Mayo Clinic in Florida is using self-driving vans during the coronavirus The vehicles are transporting tests from sites to the Jacksonville laboratory Vans travel along roads that have been … Read more