The Verge – Is Amazon’s robotaxi company trying to sidestep federal safety laws?
The Verge reports that Zoox's claim that they have permission to operate on public roads is simply false.
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.
Read MoreThe Verge – Is Amazon’s robotaxi company trying to sidestep federal safety laws?
Business Insider – Inside ‘Project Rodeo,’ the Tesla effort pushing the limits of self-driving technology
Business Insider reports on how Tesla is requiring test drivers to test Full [sic] Self Driving on public roads - and not take over if at all possible when mistakes occur. The result is that Tesla has been endangering the public by running red lights, speeding, and getting far too close to pedestrians and bicyclists.
SF Chronicle – Zoox to offer driverless rides in its new robotaxis, but only in this part of San Francisco
SF Chronicle reports that Zoox will soon start service in San Francisco, though in just a small portion.
Jalopnik – Tesla Using ‘Full Self-Driving’ Hits Deer Without Slowing, Doesn’t Stop
Jalopnik reports on how a Tesla on FSD hit and killed deer, and then didn't even stop the car. This crash was due to the Tesla relying on only a vision system instead of 3D sensors such as LiDAR or ultrasonic. If FSD cannot detect a deer it certainly won't be able to see pedestrians in similar situations.
Barron’s – Alphabet’s Waymo Raises More Money to Compete With Tesla Robotaxis
Barron's reports that Waymo reached their goal in raising $5.6 billion. This is it folks, the hype peak of robotaxis!
NBC4 Washington – ‘It’s not supposed to do this’: Self-driving app raises questions after crash
NBC4 Washington reports that the Tesla Smart Summon system is dangerous and shoddy. And even though the self driving system has always had problems, Tesla has switched away from using much needed distance sensors.
