On 4 September, the highly anticipated production version of Tesla’s fully autonomous driverless EV — the Cybercab was finally launched, and has already commenced real-world operations in Austin, USA. Completely redefining traditional automotive design, this futuristic vehicle does away with the steering wheel, pedals, and wing mirrors, aiming to maximise travel efficiency through pure automation. […]
Tag: Robotaxi
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Sep 4, 2026
Zeekr robotaxis expand to 14 American cities as a part of Waymo fleet
Waymobegan publicdriverless ride-hailing servicesin Denver, San Diego, and Tampa on September 1, expanding its U.S. operating footprint to 14 cities. Denver and San Diego launched with theZeekr-built Ojai as the exclusive vehicle platform, giving Waymo’s newest robotaxi a larger role as the company transitions away from its Jaguar I-Pace fleet. The Waymo Ojai, internally identified […]
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Aug 30, 2026
Who Teaches a Robotaxi’s Remote Helpers? SAE Has a Driver’s Ed Plan
Even the best driverless cars still need an assist from flesh-and-blood humans now and again. These remote-assistance operators don’t need to be expert parallel parkers or know how to properly adjust their mirrors, but they do need to be alert, educated, and ready to make decisions for a multi-ton vehicle from a computer workstation. There’s […]
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Mar 17, 2026
BYD, Geely, Isuzu and Nissan to Utilize Nvidia’s Robotaxi Platform
Nvidia is officially shifting the autonomous vehicle race into high gear. Making waves at its GTC conference, the tech heavyweight revealed that automotive giants BYD, Geely, Isuzu, and Nissan are officially integrating its DRIVE Hyperion platform to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles. Acting as a production-ready reference architecture, the platform packs high-performance compute, state-of-the-art sensors, […]
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Jan 6, 2026
NVIDIA Aims to Power Global Robotaxi Fleets by 2027
At CES 2026 on January 5, NVIDIA announced its ambition to dominate the autonomous vehicle sector, aiming to power Level 4 robotaxi fleets with its AI chips and Drive AV software by 2027. While automotive sales currently account for only a small fraction of earnings, CEO Jensen Huang identified robotics and self-driving technology as the […]
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Oct 22, 2024
Elon Musk Sued by ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Over Alleged Copyright Infringement of Robotaxi Imagery
Blade Runner 2049 production company Alcon Entertainment is suing Elon Musk, Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery for allegedly using AI-generated images of scenes from the film for the launch of the electric vehicle company’s latest self-driving Robotaxi. In this copyright infringement case, Alcon filed the lawsuit earlier this week insisting that the film, which starred […]
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Oct 11, 2024
Tesla Unveils Autonomous “Cybercab Robotaxi”
Tesla has revealed its latest vehicle concepts during its recent “We, Robot” event. Notably, the new range is aimed at public transport, with the EV automaker unveiling plans for an autonomous “Cybercab Robotaxi” and “Robovan.” Elon Musk has introduced these vehicles with the narrative that fully autonomous system can transform transportation by improving both safety […]
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Jun 26, 2024
Rimac Ventures Into Autonomous Vehicle Sector with Verne Robotaxi
Renowned supercar manufacturer Rimac is venturing into the world of autonomous vehicles with its new robotaxi service, Verne — named after poet Jules Verne. Service is set to launch in Zagreb Croatia in 2026, marking a significant shift for the company known for its high-performance electric vehicles. Founded by Mate Rimac, the company has gained […]
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Apr 24, 2024
Tesla Wants to Become the Uber of Robotaxis
Earlier this month, Elon Musk gave an update on Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxis – which wasn’t much, save for that the cars will be unveiled by the company on August 8. Ahead of rolling out the robotaxis, Tesla is previewing a rideshare service where users can hail one of the self-driving vehicles. The service would be […]
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May 23, 2023
Uber Teams Up With Waymo for Driverless Robotaxi Ride Service
Uber will now offer riders the option of hailing a driverless car. The ride service has teamed up with autonomous driving technology company Waymo, which also happens to be a subsidiary of Google-owner Alphabet. With the new partnership, Uber is integrating autonomous cars into its platform, beginning with Waymo’s current operating territory in Phoenix, Arizona. […]