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Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.
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Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world’s first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.
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The new chip that enables AI processing for autonomous cars
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Renesas Electronics announced its new R-Car V3H system-on-chip that delivers high computer vision performance and AI processing.
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Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures invests USD $4.1 million in Voyage to support the global development of self-driving taxis, starting in California.
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Intel continues to push towards full vehicle autonomy in 2018
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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Mobileye’s new fourth-generation EyeQ system-on-chip will play a crucial role in the delivery of a driverless future...
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Volvo lets 100 families to test fully autonomous vehicles
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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A world first autonomous driving initiative has launched which will ultimately see 100 families testing fully autonomous vehicles...
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Jaguar starts testing its autonomous vehicle
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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The trials will explore how future connected and autonomous vehicles can replicate human behaviour and reactions when driving...
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Toyota to bring self-driving cars to the market by 2020
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Renesas Electronics to supply semiconductor solutions for Toyota's autonomous vehicles, set for commercial launch in 2020.
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15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world’s largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...
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Samsung produces new storage system for driverless cars
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Samsung has unveiled the industry's first embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) solution for use in future car applications.
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Waymo and Intel collaborate on self-driving car technology
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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Waymo and Intel gear up for a driverless future, aiming to slash road fatalities with AI-powered self-driving cars.
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Self-driving vehicles launch in NZ – thanks in part to government
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Self-driving vehicles could be on New Zealand’s roads sooner than you think, after a company dedicated to the cause launched in Christchurch.
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Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Fully autonomous vehicles are expected to launch by 2020, but their impact on society won't be seen until 2025, says Gartner.
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Ford’s US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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Ford plans to invest $1bn in Argo AI over the next five years in order to develop a software platform for fully autonomous vehicles.
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Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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New Zealand's first micro-credential, a self-driving car engineering programme is to be delivered online by Udacity...
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Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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hmi technologies
A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...
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Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...
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Will autonomous vehicles make us insane?
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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MIT study highlights waning trust in autonomous vehicles, particularly among the youth, who prefer a human touch on the wheel.
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Feel sad, drive fast: Artificial intelligence lets your car respond to how you feel
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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The AI considers the driver's voice, facial expression and eyesight direction to determine their emotional state and respond to it...
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Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...