After Stumbles, Technology Meant for Self-Driving Cars Finds a Second Act

kept by eddie may 08

Companies developing self-driving car technology pivoted to industrial and smart-city applications, such as managing shipyards and traffic, after autonomous-vehicle hype faded.

Advancements In Self-Driving Cars - by Zvi Mowshowitz
Waymo expands to the entire SF Bay Area and plans 17 US cities by 2026, but faces regulatory barriers and speed-limit issues despite being vastly safer than human drivers.
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Waymo Co-CEO Tries to Make a Case for the Safety of Driverless Cars - The New York Times
Waymo's co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana argues the company's autonomous vehicles are safer than human drivers but acknowledges earning public trust remains a difficult challenge.
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