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By Rob Stumpf Jun 26, 2021

Technology

How Tesla is using a supercomputer to train its self-driving tech

Tesla's approach to autonomy is controversial: It relies on just cameras to see and understand the roads.

By Dan Albert Jun 26, 2019

Technology

Driverless car proponents love this stat. Too bad it’s a wreck.

Excerpt: Are We There Yet?

By Rob Verger Mar 27, 2019

Technology

Before self-driving cars can get safer, they need to push their limits

Autonomous vehicles are usually conservative. This one screeches its tires.

By Eleanor Cummins Jan 17, 2019

Technology

Artificial intelligence thinks your face is full of data. Could it actually unmask you?

Why humans, and by extension our machines, are so determined to “read” people.

By Jordan Golson Nov 15, 2018

Cars

Delivering groceries with self-driving cars may be even trickier than transporting people

Delivering cooked soup is easy, but it turns out delivering the ingredients to make it is hard.

By Rob Verger Aug 3, 2018

Technology

Self-driving car companies are racking up simulated miles. Here’s why.

With virtual rides, researchers can run thousands of scenarios at once and take advantage of sped up 'sim time.'

By Rob Verger May 19, 2018

Technology

Everything self-driving cars calculate before changing lanes

Inside a self-driving car's lane-change calculus.

By Rob Verger May 16, 2018

Technology

This self-driving car relies on spinning lasers to navigate down rural roads

MIT is working on autonomous cars that don't need good maps.

By Rob Verger Feb 2, 2018

Technology

You probably won’t own a self-driving car, but you’ll ride in them a lot

Uber, Lyft, and others want self-driving cars in city centers—but only if they operate as a fleet.

By Rob Verger Jan 27, 2018

Technology

A motorcyclist is suing GM after crashing into its self-driving car

Accidents involving autonomous cars can trigger a complex blame game.

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How Tesla is using a supercomputer to train its self-driving tech

Driverless car proponents love this stat. Too bad it’s a wreck.

Before self-driving cars can get safer, they need to push their limits

Artificial intelligence thinks your face is full of data. Could it actually unmask you?

Delivering groceries with self-driving cars may be even trickier than transporting people

Self-driving car companies are racking up simulated miles. Here’s why.

Everything self-driving cars calculate before changing lanes

This self-driving car relies on spinning lasers to navigate down rural roads

You probably won’t own a self-driving car, but you’ll ride in them a lot

A motorcyclist is suing GM after crashing into its self-driving car