autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicles are a sector focused on developing and deploying self-driving cars and other transportation systems that operate without human intervention. These vehicles use sensors, software, and artificial intelligence to navigate environments and transport passengers or goods.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to significant regulatory developments, including new safety rules in China and proposed changes to US vehicle requirements, alongside the expansion of real-world pilot programs.

Latest on autonomous vehicles

• China draws up safety rules for autonomous vehicles
• Humble Robotics’ CEO says the tech finally caught up to the vision for autonomous vehicles
• Trump DOT proposes dropping the brake pedal requirement for fully autonomous vehicles
• DHL transitions Zelostech autonomous vehicles to live Singapore hub ops
• The Transport Department announced on Thursday that it had expanded the scope of a pilot licence for autonomous vehicle trial schemes in North Lantau
• the technology to be tested on Airport Island without a person at the wheel as a backup for the first time
• Nvidia Ships the Foundation Model Physical AI Has Been Waiting For
• China helps strengthen world AI ecosystem
• At Waymo, an AI project isn't ready until its evals are — not when the model performs well

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