Robotaxis as public transit? Waymo thinks so
Waymo is teaming up with tech transit startup Via to integrate its autonomous vehicles into city public transit networks, starting with a growing suburb of Phoenix. In Chandler, Arizona, Waymo’s…
Waymo gets green light for airport service in San Francisco
Waymo is now permitted to test its robotaxi service at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a big win for the company as it seeks to expand its service area and…
Lyft’s first ‘robotaxis’ are live in Atlanta
For months, Lyft has watched while its rival Uber made deals with seemingly every autonomous vehicle operator under the sun. But the smaller ridehail company has been quietly building a…
Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany
Uber and one of its many robotaxi partners, Momenta, will test fully driverless cars in Germany next year. The news comes as Europe continues to lag behind the US and…
Qualcomm teams up with BMW for hands-free driving
Qualcomm is joining forces with BMW on a new driver-assist system that will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel on approved roads. Qualcomm, which supplies infotainment, driver-assist,…
Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house?
When a Waymo pulls up and parks in front of her home on a residential street in West Los Angeles, 10-year-old Morgan rushes to the window. “The Waymo is home!”…
This new delivery robot will bring the entire grocery store to you
Robomart’s RM5 is a level-four autonomous delivery vehicle comprised of 10 individual lockers. | Image: Robomart A new company aims to take the idea of sidewalk delivery robots and supersize…