Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 73.21
August 31, 2021
…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, we have unparalleled automotive and software expertise across our entire vehicle development process.” “This deep collaboration enables us to manufacture a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 64.88
August 27, 2021
…claimed that it was the first to test 20 robotaxis with human safety drivers in Shenzhen, China. It said it has driven more than 1 million miles on urban roads. In addition, DeepRoute is partnering with Cao Cao Mobility to deploy “a couple hundred” robotaxis during the 2022 Asian Games. The partners tested five vehicles in Hangzhou, China, last year. The company has offices in Shenzhen and Fremont, Calif. Alibaba's 19.68% stake in DeepRoute reportedly brings the company's valuation to more than 64 billion yuan ($1 billion U.S.). Alibaba is also working with AutoX, XPeng, and Cainiao on autonomous cars…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 70.09
August 23, 2021
…“urban villages.” The Shenzhen, China-based company claimed that its robotaxis are capable of autonomously handling a variety of traffic challenges in dense neighborhoods. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Jianxiong Xiao, AutoX has deployed more than 100 RoboTaxis in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other cities in China. The startup said it is the only company operating SAE Level 4 service on public roads without safety drivers. The company is backed by Alibaba and has partnered with automakers including Honda. In addition, AutoX said it is the second company to obtain permission from the California Department of Motor Vehicles for completely driverless vehicles.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.09
August 14, 2021
…cost-controllable scale and commercialization to realize our robobus and robotaxi strategies on open roads.” Qcraft takes steps toward 'super factory' Qcraft described the its development of autonomous vehicles in three stages. The first step is to build an automated closed loop with simulation as the core and pursue research and development into the efficient use of massive data sets. In the second step, Qcraft said its team's full-stack technical capabilities enabled it to launch the “Driven-by-QCraft” system that focuses on complex urban traffic scenarios. This includes a self-learning framework for decision-making and planning, and it uses 360-degree perception and 5G…
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 21.63
July 31, 2021
…adopt this environmentally friendly alternative form of transportation. The robotaxi is an autonomous electric ferry that is solar-powered and can be hailed with a ridesharing app. Buffalo Automation noted that it has been commercially deployed, carrying passengers in dense European traffic. The ferry service dubbed “Vaar met Ferry,” is subsidized by the Dutch provincial government and will be cost-free for residents until October 2021. The communities of Warmond-Kagerzoom, Leiderdorp, and the nearby golf course now have a better connection, especially for bicyclists and pedestrians, to the Koudenhoorn recreation area. “It's nice that we can use this innovative ferry service, planned…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
July 30, 2021
…lot of focus on autonomous vehicles for applications from robotaxis to autonomous ships,” Emelyanov told Robotics 24/7. “We selected fields where we think we could get more reliable advantages in terms of business strategy.” “We analyzed prospective applications and found that agriculture is the most promising for several key points,” he explained. “The ratio of autonomy to the total price of the vehicle—about 5%—could be quite appropriate for economic models and ultimately profitable for end users.” “A second point is that agriculture is easier in terms of regulations,” acknowledged Emelyanov. “We're in the market right away with our product. Companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.28
July 24, 2021
…Right now, Motional’s autonomous vehicles are being developed as robotaxis for passenger transportation. Those robotaxis will be the vehicles used for energy infrastructure monitoring. What sorts of insights have you gained or are you looking to gain? Motional and Eversource are still evaluating the insights. We look forward to sharing our findings as we continue to collaborate. How would more data benefit municipalities? Is this technology more relevant for suburbs or even rural areas? There many ways this type of data could be used by local officials and agencies. In the future, the vehicles could be used to collect information…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.96
July 21, 2021
…ride sharing, what's the difference between autonomous shuttles and robotaxis? Harrington: We're finding the right balance between cost and convenience. There are differences in vehicle miles traveled, congestion, and emissions. Many passengers don't have the financial ability for unlimited ride hailing. One difference between AV shuttles and robotaxis is pooling. You can do on-demand rides with some degree of pooling, which is still more convenient than fixed-route mass transit and lower cost than ride hailing, which is important for underserved communities. Klein: It's a long race, and there will be lots of winners: potentially some form of vehicle miles travel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.19
July 06, 2021
…do well, as more companies move into trials of robotaxis, self-driving cars, and autonomous trucks. Transportation companies raised $6.4 billion last month, followed by $725 million in healthcare systems. Supply chain automation was involved in $308 million in deals in June 2021, and industrial automation in manufacturing raised $219 million in funding. Software, sensors, and other components received more than $300 million. Horizon Robotics Inc., which is backed by Intel Capital and makes artificial intelligence processors, was rumored to be planning an initial public offering in the U.S. that could raise more than $1 billion, but it has not yet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 64.52
July 06, 2021
…Plaza Shanghai Anting. “Gen5 was created for fully driverless robotaxis in cities and is designed for the safety of our users and everyone on the road.” Xiao, self-driving technologist who studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Princeton University, founded AutoX in 2016. The Shenzhen, China-based company said its mission is “to democratize autonomy and provide universal access to the transportation of people and goods.” Gen5 designed to eliminate blind spots, meet global standards AutoX claimed that its self-driving platform is capable of handling the most challenging and dynamic traffic scenarios in urban areas around the world. The Gen5…
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…
