TechCrunch – Waymo outsources fleet operations to African fintech Moove in Phoenix and, soon, Miami
TechCrunch reports that Waymo is starting to outsource operations of their robotaxis to an African fintech company in order to save on costs.
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.
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Jalopnik – Rogue Tesla Hits Other Cars Before Driving Off Rooftop With 2 Passengers Inside
Jalopnik reports on a Tesla going out of control on the top deck of a parking garage, speeding over speed bumps, hitting multiple cars, and then flying off the end of the building. Has not yet been ascertained whether the Tesla was in a assisted driving mode at the time. But it sure looks suspect. The passengers survived.
NBC DFW – Driverless semi company pumps the brakes, delays Texas launch
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reports that Aurora has delayed their introduction of robotrucks, and when then do move forward they will only put a paltry 10 semis on the road. This is an incredibly weak start.
Teslarati – Tesla confirms incredible Optimus hand demo was teleoperated
Teslarati reports that Tesla faked yet another demo, but the fanboys ate it up as they always do. Once again, Tesla proves itself to not be a tech or AI company, but instead just a colossal grift.
AutoGuide – General Motors Wants To Stop People Being Mean To Autonomous Vehicles
AutoGuide reports that GM has been awarded a patent for having an autonomous vehicle respond to "adversarial behavior". It appears they really didn't like their Cruise vehicles getting traffic cones placed on them.
OregonLive – ‘Self-driving’ Tesla blasts through stop sign, sparks one of Oregon’s 1st autonomous-driving lawsuits
OregonLive reports on how lawsuits on Tesla's "Self-driving" system are reaching a crescendo. Still, Tesla is usually coming out unscathed due to them successfully blaming the driver for foolishly believing that FSD is actually Self Driving.
