autonomous cars
Google’s Self-Driving Cars Have a New Name: ‘Waymo’
It stands for a new way forward in mobility. Also--the name of a workout in Arkansas.
What Does the Future of War Look Like?
On an all new episode of 'CYBERWAR', we talk to experts about the complications that come with writing code for machines that kill.
The Head of CMU's Robotics Lab Says Self-Driving Cars Are ‘Not Even Close’
A conversation on rebuilding after Uber gutted the top lab.
The Tradeoffs of Imbuing Self-Driving Cars With Human Morality
When cars drive themselves, will they take human notions of morality into their decision-making?
Uber Begins Its Endgame: Replacing Humans
Uber will let driverless cars start shuttling passengers around Pittsburgh by the end of the month.
Your Next Uber Driver Might Be a Robot
Later this month, Uber will randomly assign riders in Pittsburgh with one of its self-driving Volvo SUV prototypes.
Plate Tectonics Affects How Robots Navigate
Australia, it turns out, is not quite where maps think it is.
Why Google’s Self-Driving Car Crash Doesn’t Change Anything
The crash got plenty of media attention, but don’t expect major changes in the development of self-driving cars.
Obama Just Pledged $4 Billion to Develop Autonomous Cars
The US government just answered automakers’ prayers.
America’s Biggest Carmaker Is Betting On a Future Without Car Ownership
General Motors is investing $500 million in ridesharing company and Uber competitor Lyft.