Now anyone in LA can take Waymo robotaxi rides 24/7
Autonomous car specialist Waymo has said it's expanding its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, less than a year after launching there......»»
How to develop bio-inspired catalysts
Victor Mougel is an absolute fan of nature, not only because he grew up on a farm, spends a lot of time outdoors with his wife and children, and sometimes rides up and down Swiss mountains on his road bike. He also believes that no chemist can hold a.....»»
In Cruise crash aftermath, will self-driving tech get kicked to the curb?
An Oct. 2 crash involving a Cruise robotaxi and a pedestrian could leave all self-driving technology "intrinsically implicated," says one expert. But not everyone is sure the AV industry will suffer......»»
Cruise woes prompt production halt of fully driverless van
Autonomous-car company Cruise has halted production of its fully autonomous vehicle just over a week after it suspended robotaxi operations......»»
California suspends Cruise robotaxis after car dragged pedestrian 20 feet
Horrifying hit-and-run triggers California suspension of Cruise robotaxis. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Less than three months after the California Public Utilities Commission approved robotaxi-s.....»»
Cruise’s robotaxi service suspended by California regulator
California's Department of Motor Vehicles has suspended Cruise's autonomous-car permit, preventing it from testing its robotaxis in San Francisco......»»
Honda, GM-backed Cruise take on Tokyo with commercial robotaxi service from 2026
Launching Cruise's driverless ride-hailing service in one of the world's biggest, busiest cities represents a step forward for autonomous driving development in Japan, where local players typically trail pioneering tech companies in the U.S. or China.....»»
NASA just launched the Psyche mission—no one knows what it will find
Psyche is going to a metal world with plasma engines and lasers. It's not sci-fi. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket rides a column of thrust off its launch pad Friday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (credit: Trevo.....»»
GM’s Cruise upgrades robotaxis after crash with firetruck
Cruise LLC, the robotaxi company owned by General Motors Co., said its fleet is now better equipped to deal with emergency vehicles following a series of safety incidents,.....»»
Rocket Report: European rockets finally fly; Artemis II core stage issues
This week, Intelsat signaled confidence in Relativity Space's Terran R rocket. Enlarge / A Vega rocket rides a column of exhaust from its solid-fueled first stage, kicking off a mission to deliver 12 small satellites into orbit......»»
Study shows live plant pathogens can travel on dust across oceans
Plant pathogens can hitch rides on dust and remain viable, with the potential for traveling across the planet to infect areas far afield, a finding with important implications for global food security and for predicting future outbreaks......»»
Waymo reveals big expansion of robotaxi service in San Francisco
While autonomous car company Waymo expands its robotaxi service in San Francisco, rival firm Cruise faces ongoing challenges with its own efforts......»»
Cruise robotaxi was second vehicle to strike San Francisco pedestrian, video shows
Video reviewed by late Tuesday showed how the incident developed on Monday night in San Francisco......»»
Cruise robotaxi strikes pedestrian in San Francisco
A Cruise autonomous vehicle ran over a pedestrian who became trapped underneath the vehicle in San Francisco on Monday night, according to emergency responders......»»
Dubai to start robotaxi trials next month in major autonomous push
Dubai is rolling out its first round of robotaxis next month, as a part of a plan to alleviate congestion and accidents......»»
Unveiling the aquatic marvel: The rock-climbing fish and its adhesion-sliding feat
Underwater "traffic" encompasses a fascinating variety of creatures, from fish with their graceful swimming postures to jet-propelled jellyfish and remoras hitching rides on other organisms. Among these, a remarkable species known as the "underwater.....»»
Cruise says robotaxi didn"t delay San Francisco ambulance
General Motors-backed Cruise says video shows that its autonomous vehicles didn't keep an ambulance from getting an accident victim to a hospital in time for life-saving treatment......»»
Cruise says it’s nearing approval for mass production of futuristic robotaxi
Robotaxi company Cruise claims it's days away from getting regulatory approval for mass production of its purpose-built driverless vehicle......»»
Are self-driving cars already safer than human drivers?
I learned a lot by reading dozens of Waymo and Cruise crash reports. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) August was an eventful month for driverless taxis in San Francisco. On August 10, the California Public Utilitie.....»»
Editorial: Cities need a say in robotaxi expansions
Technology companies need to test self-driving capabilities on public roads. But a rollout that considers all stakeholders is critical for long-term success. That means cities need a say......»»
Robotaxi firm Cruise ordered to halve fleet following incidents
Autonomous-car company Cruise has been told by regulators to halve its robotaxi fleet in San Francisco following a crash with a fire truck on Thursday......»»