SF Chronicle – Zoox to offer driverless rides in its new robotaxis, but only in this part of San Francisco
SF Chronicle reports that Zoox will soon start service in San Francisco, though in just a small portion.
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Are robotaxis the future? Or now in the past?
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Are robotaxis the future? Or now in the past?
Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.
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Jalopnik – Tesla Using ‘Full Self-Driving’ Hits Deer Without Slowing, Doesn’t Stop
Jalopnik reports on how a Tesla on FSD hit and killed deer, and then didn't even stop the car. This crash was due to the Tesla relying on only a vision system instead of 3D sensors such as LiDAR or ultrasonic. If FSD cannot detect a deer it certainly won't be able to see pedestrians in similar situations.
Barron’s – Alphabet’s Waymo Raises More Money to Compete With Tesla Robotaxis
Barron's reports that Waymo reached their goal in raising $5.6 billion. This is it folks, the hype peak of robotaxis!
NBC4 Washington – ‘It’s not supposed to do this’: Self-driving app raises questions after crash
NBC4 Washington reports that the Tesla Smart Summon system is dangerous and shoddy. And even though the self driving system has always had problems, Tesla has switched away from using much needed distance sensors.
Waymo robotaxis will definitely not solve transportation problems
This is likely the biggest autonomous traffic jam ever! Thanks for nothing, Waymo.
The Verge – Cruise lost $435 million this quarter, even with its robotaxis on hiatus
The Verge reports that Cruise is still losing a tremendous amount of money even though it is not currently providing robotaxi service.
