Autonomous Archives

Tech

Einride Aims to Revolutionize Freight Shipping With Its All-Electric Autonomous Pod

October 12, 2020

Einride has developed the Pod, an all-electric and autonomous transport vehicle. Powered by Autonomous Electric Transport (AET) and a Freight Mobility Platform, the Pod is capable of freight shipping on public roads without a driver on board.

Architecture

Toyota and BIG Set to Build a Futuristic City at the Foot of Mount Fuji

January 13, 2020

At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), automobile company Toyota and architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have unveiled the design for a new city in Japan that will become the world's first urban incubator dedicated to the advancement of mobility once built.

Tech

LIDAR Sensor for Level 5 Autonomous Driving Introduced by Bosch

January 9, 2020

Stating how just the camera and radar are insufficient for safe and fully automated driving, engineering and technology company Bosch has developed a production-ready Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensor.

Tech

Uber Has Partnered With Hyundai Motor to Develop an Air Taxi

January 7, 2020

At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), ride-hailing company Uber has announced a new partnership with automotive manufacturer Hyundai Motor to develop an all-electric air taxi for a future aerial transportation network.

Tech

Bentley’s Fully-Autononous and All-Electric Concept Vehicle Unveiled

July 11, 2019

Imagining the future of luxury mobility, Bentley has unveiled a fully-autonomous and all-electric concept vehicle called EXP 100 GT in celebration of its 100th birthday.

Tech

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Chip Unveiled

April 25, 2019

Described by Elon Musk as "the best chip in the world", Tesla at Autonomy Investor Day has unveiled the Full Self Driving (FSD) Chip.

Tech

Audi’s Autonomous and All-Electric Concept Vehicle Unveiled

April 18, 2019

A concept of an autonomous and all-electric vehicle called AI:ME has been unveiled by Audi at Auto Shanghai 2019.

Tech

Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Startup Nuro Receives $940 Million Investment from Softbank

February 14, 2019

An autonomous vehicle technology startup called Nuro has received a $940 million investment from Softbank’s Vision Fund.

Tech

Autonomous Suitcase That Uses AI and Self-Driving Technology Developed

January 21, 2019

Beijing-based robotics company ForwardX has developed the world's first vision-powered carry-on capable of following a user autonomously.

Tech

Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging and Automated Parking Concept Unveiled by Hyundai

January 6, 2019

A concept video demonstrating the wireless electric vehicle charging system alongside the Automated Valet Parking System (AVPS) has been unveiled by Hyundai and Kia.

Design

Aprilli’s Design Concept of an Autonomous Hotel Room on Wheels

November 24, 2018

A Toronto-based design atelier called Aprilli has designed a concept of an autonomous and mobile hotel room called Autonomous Travel Suite (ATS).

Tech

Mercedes-Benz’s Autonomous Vehicle Concept Converts from a Car to Van

October 30, 2018

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an autonomous, electric vehicle concept called Vision URBANETIC. Designed with interchangeable bodies, the vehicle will be able to convert from a car to a van in a matter of minutes.

Tech

Nissan Has Embedded Their Autonomous Parking Technology in Slippers

October 15, 2018

As part of a marketing campaign to promote Nissan's ProPILOT Park technology, Nissan has embedded their autonomous parking technology in slippers, floor cushions, tables and even a TV remote control.

Food

Tech Company Iron Ox Has Developed an Autonomous Hydroponic Farm

October 7, 2018

Tech company Iron Ox has launched an autonomous hydroponic farm in an 8,000-square-foot facility in San Carlos, California.

Design

Ikea Has Revealed its Autonomous Vehicle Concept

September 26, 2018

Ikea's research and development division SPACE10 has revealed several autonomous vehicle concepts for a project titled Spaces on Wheels.