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NVIDIA has introduced Agent Skills, a new feature enabling advanced physical AI research for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and vision AI. Google's open-source Gemma 4 12B model is also highlighted for its ability to analyze audio and video.
Ojai is Waymo's new driverless vehicle
Waymo has unveiled Ojai, its first vehicle specifically designed as a robotaxi. This marks a significant step in the company's development of autonomous ride-hailing services.
Waymos in Atlanta and San Antonio keep driving into flooded roads
Waymo's autonomous vehicles in Atlanta and San Antonio are encountering difficulties due to extreme weather conditions, specifically driving into flooded roads. This highlights ongoing challenges for self-driving technology in adverse environmental situations.
New crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla's robotaxis
Recent crash data involving Tesla's robotaxis, occurring since July 2025, indicates slow progress in the technology's safety. In at least two incidents, remote operators were required to take control of the vehicles.
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after a car drove directly into a flooded road
Waymo has recalled nearly 4,000 of its autonomous vehicles after one of them drove into a flooded road. The company has since deployed an over-the-air software update to address the issue.
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The Trump administration is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese cellular modules as an extension of FCC regulations. Separately, Waymo is recalling approximately 3,800 of its self-driving vehicles due to a potential risk of entering flooded roads.
Nuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads
Nuro has received approval to begin testing its fully autonomous, driverless robotaxis on California roads. Uber plans to integrate these vehicles into its service later this year, marking a significant step in the deployment of self-driving ride-sharing technology.
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First responders are reporting an increase in issues with Waymo's autonomous vehicles. The article details concerns raised by emergency personnel regarding the performance and behavior of these self-driving cars.
Tesla may be working on a smaller and cheaper electric SUV
Tesla is reportedly developing a new, smaller, and more affordable electric SUV, distinct from its current Model 3 and Model Y. This potential new vehicle, estimated to be around 14 feet long, may also offer a driverless option. The move comes after previous efforts towards a budget EV and a focus on robotaxis were seemingly shifted.
Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA
Uber has begun on-road testing of its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in Los Angeles, with a safety driver present. This marks a significant step in the multi-year partnership between Uber and Volkswagen, with plans to deploy thousands of these electric vehicles across the US over the next decade, aiming for fully driverless rides by late 2026.
Zoox is bringing its robotaxi to new cities and expanding coverage in Las Vegas and San Francisco
Zoox is expanding its robotaxi service to Austin, Texas and Miami, Florida, while also increasing coverage in Las Vegas and San Francisco. The company is introducing new features like 'Find My Zoox' and 'Zooxcast' to enhance the rider experience. Zoox's approach focuses on custom-built robotaxis, differentiating it from competitors like Waymo.
Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion
Rivian and Uber have announced a significant partnership where Rivian will supply Uber with 50,000 robotaxis, valued at $1.25 billion. The deal begins with Uber acquiring 10,000 Rivian R2 robotaxis for deployment by 2028, with plans to expand to 25 major cities by 2031. This collaboration aims to accelerate autonomous vehicle plans for both companies.
Forget about PCs or LLMs, Micron says driverless cars and humanoid bots will soon be gobbling up 300 GB of RAM per…
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra predicts that driverless cars and humanoid robots will soon require hundreds of gigabytes of RAM each, driven by AI advancements. This demand is expected to strain the supply of DRAM and NAND memory chips, with industry bit demand in 2026 potentially constrained by supply despite overall market growth.
NVIDIA and Bolt team up for European robotaxis
NVIDIA and Bolt have announced a partnership to develop robotaxis for European cities. Bolt will utilize NVIDIA's technology, including the Drive Hyperion platform and AI infrastructure, while providing its fleet data to train autonomous vehicle models. The collaboration aims to create a scalable foundation for safe autonomous mobility services, with data complying with GDPR standards and open-source access planned for academic and business use.
Uber robotaxi rides are now available for passengers in Las Vegas
Uber has launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, allowing passengers to hail autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs through the Uber app. Riders will be notified and can opt out of a robotaxi if matched, with options for human support available. The service, piloted since 2022, plans to remove safety drivers by year-end and expand city-wide, with a similar pilot planned for Tokyo in late 2026.
NVIDIA- and Uber-backed Nuro is testing autonomous vehicles in Tokyo
Nuro, a self-driving startup backed by NVIDIA, Toyota, and Uber, has begun testing its autonomous vehicles on the streets of Tokyo. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service with Uber and Lucid in San Francisco this year. Tokyo's complex urban environment presents a significant test for Nuro's autonomous driving systems as they aim for Level 4 autonomy.
Amazon’s Zoox will test its robotaxis in Dallas and Phoenix
Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, is expanding its testing operations to Dallas and Phoenix. The company will initially use retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs with safety drivers to map the cities before deploying its purpose-built robotaxis. This expansion aims to test the vehicles' sensors and battery performance in diverse conditions and increases Zoox's operational footprint to 10 US cities.