Category: Autonomous cars
Drivers Overlook Lifesaving Tech, IAM RoadSmart Study Finds
A significant number of UK drivers are failing to utilize driver assistance technologies that could enhance safety and comfort, according to a new report by IAM RoadSmart. The study reveals that a third of drivers never use these aids, with only a quarter regularly engaging with them. Based on a survey of over 2,000 drivers,…
Volvo Cars harnesses AI-generated virtual worlds to enhance safety
Volvo Cars uses AI and virtual worlds with the aim to create safer cars Volvo Cars is leveraging AI-generated virtual worlds to accelerate the development of its safety software, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in order to create safer vehicles. The company is employing a computational technique called Gaussian splatting (yes…
Lotus Robotics and CaoCao Mobility launch robotaxi platform in China
Lotus Robotics, the autonomous driving division of Lotus, has partnered with CaoCao Mobility, a ride-hailing company backed by Geely Holding, to deploy a new autonomous driving platform for robotaxis. Powered by Lotus Robotics' technology, the platform is currently being piloted in Suzhou and Hangzhou, China. This collaboration marks the launch of what the companies claim…
How Car Manufacturers Can Improve Their Pedestrian Detection Systems
The rise of autonomous vehicles has brought significant advancements in safety features. The $53 billion autonomous vehicle industry has taken the transportation sector by storm. Yet, the challenge of pedestrian detection remains at the forefront. Thus comes the need for advanced pedestrian detection technology. This technology, designed to identify pedestrians and prevent accidents, is…
Autonomous Vehicles and the Vision of Safer Roads for Wildlife
Wildlife crossings and roadways often intersect, creating dangerous situations for both animals and humans. From rural highways to urban edges, the unpredictable movement of wildlife poses a significant threat to road safety. While government initiatives and infrastructure improvements are helping address this issue, autonomous vehicles bring an opportunity to revolutionize the way we prevent such…
Robotaxis on the Rise: Are Driverless Cars the Future of Public Transport?
Robotaxis, self-driving vehicles offering public transportation services, are gaining traction in major cities worldwide. According to a new report by IDTechEx, Autonomous Vehicles Market 2025-2045: Robotaxis, Autonomous Cars, Sensors, robotaxi testing is underway in numerous countries, with China leading the way in commercial deployment. The report analyzes the commercial viability of various companies and vehicles,…
Only 1 in 5 ‘comfortable’ as passengers in self-driving cars – as Tesla launches Cybercab
60% would not be comfortable being a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, and 19% aren’t sure Only one-quarter think AVs will help to improve road safety in future Dynamic cruise control is the most popular automated car feature among drivers New research has revealed that only one in five motorists would be comfortable as a…
Ford’s hands-free driving tech BlueCruise gets EU approval
Ford BlueCruise approved by the European Commission for use in 15 European countries BlueCruise now available to customers of new Mustang Mach-E vehicles purchased in countries with Blue Zones and three additional European countries This expansion follows earlier introductions of BlueCruise in Germany, Great Britain and Spain There are more than 420,000 BlueCruise-equipped Ford…
Hyundai IONIQ5 robotaxi completes ‘US driving test’
Hyundai Motor’s new campaign film shows the IONIQ 5 robotaxi completing a process similar to U.S. driver’s license test Based on Hyundai’s ‘Progress for Humanity’ vision, the film aims to convey freedom of mobility to all It is hoped Hyundai Motor’s AI-based autonomous driving technology, powered by Motional, will bring positive change Hyundai Motor Company…
Automotive sector calls for passing of Automated Vehicles Bill
UK auto sector calls for passing of Automated Vehicles Bill to deliver economic and social benefits. Technology could save an additional 3,200 lives and prevent 53,000 serious accidents by 2040, it claims Stress-free and safer driving most popular reasons to try self-driving cars according to new poll Nearly a third of all adults (29%) would…
