Alphabet
Alphabet’s Waymo aims for 2026 self-driving ride-hailing launch in Washington, D.C.
Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo said it aims to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in the U.S. capital city next year.
automobiles
Elon Musk Unveils New CyberCab, Robovan, And ‘Drink-Serving’ Humanoid Robots At Event
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk unveiled a glimpse into the future on Thursday night, featuring the Tesla “CyberCab,” a self-driving taxi with a minimalist and futuristic exterior, a Musk-approved “robovan” with a 20-person capacity, and the latest model of cutting edge Optimus humanoid robots.
AI
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased on Thursday a long-awaited robotaxi with two gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals and surprised with robovan.
automation
Uber and Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns
A self-driving Tesla carrying a passenger for Uber rammed into an SUV, sparking new concerns that a growing stable of self-styled “robotaxis” is exploiting a regulatory gray area in U.S. cities.