Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 55.34
October 11, 2024
…Optimus humanoid robot and unveiled two new autonomous vehicles: Robotaxi and Robovan. Optimus makes drinks, has conversations The Tesla Optimus humanoid was front and center at We, Robot. Attendees shared photos and videos on Twitter/X of Optimus pouring drinks and interacting with humans throughout the event space. In December 2023, Tesla released Optimus Gen 2, which featured enhanced sensors and language processing capabilities powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. At We, Robot, Musk highlighted how Optimus can integrate with daily life alongside humans because of its autonomous task performing capabilities. Specifically, Musk declared Optimus could become an “autonomous assistant,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.53
December 16, 2021
…meet—and exceed—those expectations.” Uber Eats to use IONIQ 5-based robotaxis San Francisco-based Uber Eats said it uses Uber Technology Inc.'s mobile technology and logistics experience to partner with 780,000 restaurants and merchants in more than 6,000+ cities globally, while keeping average wait time under 30 minutes. It delivers meals, groceries, and alcohol, among other goods. Founded in 2020 as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is developing robotic taxicabs. The Boston-based startup said its partnership with Uber will rely on its expertise in operating commercial autonomous fleets and integrating its technology with on-demand customer applications. Motional…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.27
August 01, 2021
…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 claimed that it operates the world's most established public robotaxi service. Motional said its fleet has conducted more than 100,000 public rides and that it was one of the first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 51.10
August 17, 2022
…robotic taxicabs with Beijing-based Momenta. The companies launched their robotaxi project in December 2021, and it is now operating in Shanghai and Suzhou. They claimed that their platform was one of the first SAE Level 4 self-driving cars produced in China. Momenta 'flywheel' drives development Momenta, which itself raised $1 billion in Series C funding in November 2021, said it is developing artificial intelligence for smart mobility. The company said its “flywheel” data-driven approach to improving autonomous vehicles uses deep learning rather than a rules-based approach to quickly iterate and improve its algorithms. The “two-leg” strategy of Momenta combines Mpilot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 48.12
May 06, 2021
…and Robotics Labs from 2013 to 2016. Shenzhen pioneers RoboTaxi testing in China AutoX's fully driverless RoboTaxi service has been “well received” by Shenzhen residents and officials alike, according to Ms. Wang, a representative of the company's operations team. Within the first 100 days of operation, AutoX RoboTaxi has won loyal users from the traditional ride-hailing market, she said. AutoX is the second permit holder for California Department of Motor Vehicle’s completely driverless robotaxi permit (after Cruise). In China, the Shenzhen-based company has deployed more than 100 RoboTaxis in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, and other cities. Shenzhen is the first and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.18
March 07, 2022
…that it was the first company to offer a robotaxi service in both China and California. In December 2018, Pony.ai soft-launched its PonyPilot robotaxi service. It has since expanded its service to Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing in China, and PonyPilot is also available in Irvine and Fremont, Calif. The company has formed partnerships with companies such as Toyota, FAW Group, and GAC Group. Pony.ai said it will use the latest funding for hiring, research and development, and global testing of its robotaxis and autonomous trucks. It also plans to use the funding for new partnerships and to accelerate toward mass…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.87
June 23, 2021
…of WeRide. “This drives the successful operation of our robotaxi service in Guangzhou since 2019 and the introduction of the WeRide driverless Mini Robobus, a completely new product category to the autonomous industry.” “It has been rewarding to see that these remarkable achievements have resulted in investor optimism,” he added. “With this round of funding, WeRide will continue to invest in R&D and commercialization, with the aim of delivering large-scale autonomous mobility in the coming future.” WeRide developing robotaxis, Mini Robobus Established in 2017, WeRide said its goal is to provide “the most advanced autonomous driving technology, which will make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.73
May 10, 2021
…(528 sq. mi.) and has provided more than 220,000 robotaxi rides. “Partnering with Luminar is a critical enabling milestone for Pony.ai as we build our next-generation system and prepare for large-scale series production,” stated James Peng, founder and CEO of Pony.ai. “Luminar is in a league of their own when it comes to lidar and shares our belief that delivering autonomous mobility globally will enable a safe and sustainable future. We’re excited to realize that vision together with them.” Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has been developing autonomous mobility systems. The Fremont, Calif.-based company raised $400 million in February 2020 and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.51
February 22, 2022
…is the seventh city where Baidu has introduced its robotaxi services in China. Users will be able to hail a robotaxi via the Apollo Go app at one of approximately 50 stations, with daily operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services will be centered around key downtown spots such as Shenzhen Talent Park. They will also cover surrounding residential and commercial areas, as well as entertainment and cultural sites, the company said. The service area is set to expand to more than 300 stations by the end of 2022. Baidu said the Nanshan District has a favorable policy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.47
September 14, 2021
…DeepRoute.ai. “Our DeepRoute.ai team is excited to bring more robotaxis to the streets and expand to urban logistics. We are excited for the future of autonomous vehicles and the positive societal impact we will have.” DeepRoute.ai expanding fleet DeepRoute.ai said its team includes leading experts from Ford, Google, Intel, Microsoft, and other innovators. The company's Chinese headquarters are in Shenzhen and U.S. headquarters are in Fremont, Calif. It claimed that it was the first company to be granted a permit to operate robotaxis in Shenzhen's Central Business District, where it currently services over 100 pick-up and drop-off points. Following a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.93
November 13, 2024
…for $450 million. Under Iagnemma’s leadership, nuTonomy launched public robotaxi pilots in Singapore. Iagnemma was also founding CEO of Motional, a $4 billion robotaxi joint venture between automaker Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv. Prior to his industry career, Iagnemma directed the Robotic Mobility Group research laboratory at MIT, where he authored publications related to robotics and AI that have been cited more than 20,000 times. Iagnemma is also an inventor with more than 50 issued or pending patents in robotics and autonomous vehicles. “We are excited to see a skilled technologist and experienced leader like Karl take the helm at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.50
April 17, 2021
…taxicab service. AutoX has also deployed more than 100 robotaxis in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, and other cities. In addition to Honda, AutoX's partners include Alibaba Amap, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Dongfeng Motors, among other automotive companies. Its investors include Capital Today, Alibaba AEF, Dongfeng Motors, Shanghai Motors, and MediaTek. Honda to expand autonomous vehicle testing in China In this partnership, Honda said it use AutoX’s experience to deepen the partners' understanding of China’s traffic environment, establish public acceptance of safe autonomous driving, and seek new AI technologies. Honda is said its goal is to have “zero traffic collision fatalities by…
