In the race to dominate the self-driving car market, two big players are going head-to-head: Waymo and Tesla. Waymo, a part of Alphabet, has been working on this tech for over 10 years and has already driven over 100 million miles without a driver. Tesla, on the other hand, has been promising a future where your car can drive itself and even make money for you while ...
Tesla's Robotaxi service is now being tested in Austin, offering a glimpse into the future of autonomous driving. The experience is mostly smooth, but there are some issues to work out. The Robotaxi uses only cameras and neural networks to navigate, which is different from other self-driving cars. This makes the system simpler but also means it has to learn everythi...
Pronto. ai, a San Francisco-based startup, has made a strategic move by acquiring SafeAI, a competitor in the off-road autonomous vehicle sector. This acquisition is not just about gaining technology but also about bringing in top talent and intellectual property. The deal, valued in the millions, will see most of SafeAI's 12-person engineering team joining Pronto. a...
The electric vehicle (EV) market is heating up, and the competition between BYD and Tesla is at the heart of it. Just a few years ago, Tesla was the clear leader, with BYD admiring its success. But things have changed. BYD has been working hard and is now giving Tesla a run for its money. Tesla's once-unshakable lead is slipping. Sales are dropping in many places, a...
Ford's top boss, Jim Farley, recently shared his thoughts on self-driving cars. He thinks Waymo's method is smarter than Tesla's. Why? Because Ford believes in using laser sensors, like Waymo does. Farley said these sensors, called LiDAR, are super important. They help cars see better, even when cameras can't. Farley also talked about how Ford is careful with new te...
Tesla has achieved a significant milestone with its first fully autonomous vehicle delivery. A Model Y drove itself from the Austin factory to a customer's home, a journey of about 30 minutes. This event took place just before the CEO's birthday, adding a personal touch to the achievement. The company shared a video of the journey, showing the car navigating various...
Tesla made big waves with a video showing a Model Y driving itself from the factory to a customer's home. Elon Musk called it a first-of-its-kind, fully autonomous delivery. The car handled city streets, highways, and traffic lights all by itself. The new owner was thrilled when the car pulled up to his driveway alone. But not everyone was impressed. Some people onl...
Tesla's latest Robotaxi launch has sparked concerns and caught the attention of regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reached out to Tesla after videos surfaced online showing the autonomous vehicles behaving strangely and potentially breaking traffic rules. The launch event in Austin, Texas, was a big deal, showcasing Tesla's "unsup...
Tesla's robotaxis have hit the road, but not without a few hiccups. Early users and fans are sharing their experiences, and it turns out, the rides aren't always smooth. One big issue is "phantom braking. " This is when the car stops suddenly for no clear reason. It seems the car's cameras are having trouble understanding shadows, road marks, or other things on the ...
Tesla has started testing its robotaxis in Austin, Texas. These self-driving cars are currently limited to a specific area and operate between 6 a. m. and midnight. Each Tesla robotaxi has a safety monitor in the passenger seat, and the driver's seat remains empty. Riders can use the new Robotaxi App to call a ride. The app shows a map and the estimated time to reach...