Additional self-driving trucks will be on the road this year.
Self-Driving Trucks Eye to Alleviate Driver Shortage The American Truck Transport Association has highlighted a significant need—around 60,000 more truck drivers in the U.S. In response, a self-driving vehicle company, Gatik, is focusing on autonomous trucks aimed at potentially saving both time and money while addressing the driver shortage challenge. It’s pretty clear that truck […]
Self-driving robot with strength, intelligence, and no sick days
Warehouse jobs can be pretty demanding, right? They’re often repetitive and physically taxing. A US-based startup, Kinisi Robotics, aims to change that with their innovative robot, the Kinisi 01, or KR1. This autonomous humanoid robot is designed for warehouse tasks and offers capabilities that go beyond those of typical robots. The KR1 not only moves […]
Waymo starts pilot testing of its self-driving taxi service in New York City
Futuristic robot taxis are on their way to New York City, which might just render those classic yellow taxis obsolete. This week, Waymo, a driverless ride-sharing service that’s part of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, began mapping city streets with its fleet. “We’re running in the Big Apple,” the company announced. They also encouraged residents to […]
Self-driving trucks are ready to transform the $2 trillion freight sector
Self-driving trucks are quickly transitioning from a futuristic idea to a practical solution for the logistics sector, especially as shortages of drivers become more pronounced in the US and Europe. Automation is stepping in to address these challenges with innovative AI technologies. A recent announcement from a startup in Santa Clara, California, indicates its upcoming […]
A group in the ocean: Providing soldiers with on-demand self-driving boats
In the current military scenario, the United States has to provide ground forces with essential supplies like food, fuel, ammunition, and weapons. In the potential conflict with China over Taiwan, these supplies would primarily be sourced from the Philippines and Japan. This reliance means that mainly unarmed commercial vessels, like those operated by Military Sealift […]
Waymo intends to test self-driving cars in NYC and is looking to expand.
Waymo Plans to Test Self-Driving Cars in NYC Waymo, the self-driving car pioneer owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, has announced its intention to introduce a small fleet of autonomous vehicles in New York City as early as next month. In a statement released on Wednesday, the company mentioned it has applied for permission to […]
Tesla in ‘Full Self-Driving’ Mode Collides with Train After Passing Through Barrier
Incident Involving Tesla Model 3 on Train Tracks A Tesla Model 3, operating in “fully autonomous driving” mode, reportedly encountered a troubling situation in Pennsylvania when it got stuck on train tracks and was subsequently hit by a train. The driver managed to safely exit the vehicle before the collision occurred. According to reports, emergency […]
Waymo halts self-driving service in downtown LA following five cars set on fire during protests
Waymo Suspends Services Amid Protests in Downtown LA Waymo has decided to stop its ride services in downtown Los Angeles following the destruction of five of its vehicles during intense protests against immigration policies. These protests have led to numerous arrests and the involvement of the National Guard. The company expressed that it feels the […]
Protesters against ICE vandalize a group of self-driving cars
Rioters Target Driverless Cars in Los Angeles Reports suggest that protesters in Los Angeles specifically called for driverless vehicles, only to destroy them. This incident involved autonomous cars operated by Waymo, a service under Google’s parent company, Alphabet, which currently has more than 1,500 vehicles on the streets of the U.S. On Sunday, a protest […]
Protesters Set Fire to Waymo Self-Driving Cars in Downtown L.A.
In Los Angeles, a mob targets Waymo’s self-driving taxis, vandalizing and destroying several unmanned vehicles Sunday. A self-driving taxi by Waymo, part of Google, became a focus of vandalism and arson amid protests in downtown Los Angeles. Some demonstrators claimed there was no real emergency. On that day, a crowd gathered in the Civic Center […]