Robotaxis are paving the way for a safer and smarter future in urban mobility. In this article, we break down how these driverless cabs work, highlight top examples and explore the barriers they must overcome before they can hit the streets full force.
Artificial intelligence has improved various aspects of vehicles, from powering sensor technology to accelerating the manufacturing process. These companies are at the forefront of bringing AI to the automotive industry.
Tesla’s robotaxi fleet, powered by new self-driving software, is slated to go nationwide this year. The Cybercab, however, won’t roll out until at least 2026.
Founded by Elon Musk, the Boring Company aims to build underground “Loop” tunnels that shuttle passengers around in autonomous EVs. It already has a system up and running in Las Vegas, and is pursuing projects in cities like Nashville and Dubai.
After selling dot-com era startups Zip2 and PayPal, Musk invested in techno-utopian projects like Tesla’s electric vehicles, Space X’s reusable rockets and Neuralink’s brain implants. In this article, we chronicle Musk’s evolution across his 10 companies.