A new technology teaching drones to feel pain could stop your self-driving car from harming itself

The same real-time early warning signals that prevent drones from losing control could one day tell your self-driving car that something is about to go wrong.

The Wild West era of robotaxis is starting to end

The first global robotaxi rules set common safety expectations for fully autonomous vehicles, giving automakers a clearer target while leaving city approvals, local rules, and readiness as major rollout hurdles.

This tiny sensor could help self-driving cars and robots see better in the dark

Penn State researchers have developed a light-adaptive sensor inspired by the human eye that could help self-driving cars and robots maintain visual accuracy in changing lighting conditions.

Uber to put 500 data-collection vehicles on the road this year

The modified Ioniq 5 will be loaded with sensors to capture data for Uber’s new AV Labs division.

Waymo issues recall to deal with a flooding problem

Waymo has issued a software recall that makes its robotaxis more cautious around flooded areas. A “final remedy” is in the works.

Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Avride after identifying more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury.

Self-driving cars will no longer go scot-free in California as penalties go into effect

A September 2025 incident where San Bruno police couldn’t ticket a Waymo for an illegal U-turn helped trigger California’s sweeping new AV regulations.

Uber taps Hertz to clean, charge, and fix its Lucid Motors robotaxis

Hertz is creating a new affiliate company called “Oro Mobility” to provide fleet management solutions “across a range of mobility segments.”

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft

Waymo now operates commercial robotaxi services in 11 cities, with various methods to hail.

Waymo’s skyrocketing ridership in one chart

Waymo’s weekly paid robotaxi trips have increased tenfold in less than two years.