Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 55.98
November 09, 2021
Autonomous driving developer Motional Inc. and ride-hailing provider Lyft Inc. today announced that they plan to launch a fully driverless robotic taxicab service in Las Vegas in 2023. Motional's all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 robotaxis will be available on the Lyft app. Motional and Lyft announced their partnership last year and claimed that their service will be the first time fully autonomous vehicles will be available to the public. “The 2023 deployment represents a significant expansion,” said the companies, which plan to scale and launch robotaxis in multiple markets. “Motional and Lyft pioneered collaboration between the ride-hail and driverless industries, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.13
August 31, 2021
Motional Inc. and Hyundai Motor Group today announced the IONIQ 5, Motional’s next-generation robotic taxicab. Based on the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicle, which launched last year, the IONIQ 5 robotaxi is an SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle that can safely operate without a driver. The robotaxi will have zero tailpipe emissions, and the combination of electrification and autonomy could make transportation smarter, safer, and more sustainable, claimed the companies. “This robotaxi represents Motional’s vision of a driverless future becoming a reality,” stated Karl Iagnemma, president and CEO of Motional. “Through our strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 55.62
August 01, 2021
Motional Inc. last week said it has chosen Ottopia Technologies Ltd. to support the deployment of its robotic taxicab fleets with remote vehicle assistance, or RVA, for the fully driverless vehicles. “As we prepare for mass deployments of Motional robotaxis, an RVA solution provides an added layer of support for when our vehicles encounter unique and challenging road scenarios,” said Guillaume Binet, vice president of software infrastructure at Motional. “Effective RVA is an important part of our commitment to delivering a seamless end-to-end passenger experience.” Motional is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv PLC. The Boston-based company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 60.62
July 24, 2021
Motional Inc. this week announced that it is piloting a new potential application for autonomous vehicles—monitoring energy infrastructure. The Boston-based joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv PLC said it is working with Eversource Energy, which serves more than 4 million natural gas and electricity customers in New England. “Our test vehicles pass potholes, downed trees and power lines, and stalled traffic signals—among myriad other road occurrences that human drivers also face,” said Motional in a blog post. “What if our vehicles’ sensors could be used to transmit this information for faster assessment and fixes? Could autonomous vehicles be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.46
April 27, 2021
…been working with partners such as Aptiv PLC and Motional with the stated intention of deploying fully self-driving vehicles starting in 2023. Woven Planet, Lyft to consolidate driverless R&D The companies said the deal will bring together scientists and software engineers from Level 5 and Woven Planet with researchers from Toyota Research Institute Inc. (TRI) already working with Woven Planet. Level 5 claimed to have experience from more than 1 billion Lyft rides, with 43,000 miles in autonomous mode. “The resulting combined 'dream team' of approximately 1,200 will represent one of the most diverse, well-resourced, and talented groups in this…
