Self Driving Vehicle Startups Tackling The Challenges Of Autonomous Mobility

Police pulled over a self driving taxi in Phoenix after it allegedly “FREAKED OUT”, driving over a red light and in the oncoming traffic lane, according to Tech Crunch.

The officer noted that the incident lasted about a whole minute and he was “UNABLE TO ISSUE CITATION TO COMPUTER”. The Alphabet-owned robotaxi company had to recall its software twice this year and is also being investigated for its safety.

Although there is much debate on the reliability of autonomous vehicles, it cannot be denied that the world is rapidly embracing technological solutions for modern problems. Similar to the modern computer, autonomous vehicles are positioned to change the world as we know it.

 

Self Driving Vehicle Startups

 

As the future becomes reality and we start seeing more autonomous vehicles and flying cars in our midst, we celebrate the innovative solutions of startups tackling the challenges associated with robotic mobility machines.

These startups are leading the way for a future where there are less fatalities on the road and a future where individuals have total control of their whereabouts, without the need to obtain a driver’s license.

 

Wayve

 

 

Wayve is on a mission to achieve scientific breakthroughs with AI in challenges such as autonomous driving. Wayve develops foundation models that excel at tasks including perception, reasoning, and motion planning.

These models are trained with extensive data, helping fine-tune their decision making capabilities for safer autonomous driving.

 

Einride

 

 

Einride develops autonomous vehicle technology that integrates human abilities and knowledge for safe and efficient shipping.

Einride’s vehicles currently operate on public roads and on client’s sites in Sweden, and their autonomous vehicles are creating a new wave of innovation in the freight and logistics industry.
 

 

Aptiv

 

 

Aptiv designs, develops and manufactures software and hardware solutions helping automotive OEMs globally develop safe autonomous vehicles with electrified architectures and intelligent connectivity.

They strive to create a world where there are zero fatalities, zero injuries, zero accidents – and zero emissions on the road.

 

Pony.AI

Pony.AI develops technology to master a variety of challenging on-road scenarios, and the company has created three core segments that relies on its “virtual driver” technology: Robotaxi, Robotruck, and Personally Owned Vehicles (POV).

Their tech is designed to navigate complex road scenarios, tackling the issue of autonomous vehicle safety. From all-electric passenger Robotaxis to long-distance freight trucks, Pony AI’s technology can be widely applied.

 

Waymo

 

 

Waymo designed the Waymo Driver, autonomous technology helping people travel when and where they want without the frustrations that may come along with driving.

Waymo is on a mission to become the world’s most trusted driver. Their Waymo Driver is available around the clock and they operate in both San Francisco or Phoenix at present.

 

Zoox

Zoox engineers hardware and software in-house to create fully autonomous robotaxi cabins. Their vehicles use unique sensor architecture which combines cameras, lidars, and radars to analyse their surroundings, and are built with a powerful compute system which allows it to make decisions on the dot.

Zoox’s vehicles are created with the rider in mind, and their robotaxis are spacious, spatially accurate aesthetically appealing.

 

Nuro

 

 

Nuro develops fully autonomous vehicles which are currently being tested and operated in California and Texas. Nuro utilises artificial intelligence integrated software, and their Nuro Driver has no single point of failure.

Nuro is dedicated to improving the safety standards associated with autonomous vehicles on the road and their AI-first approach ensures conituous improvements for their perception and behaviour systems.