HD Maps: Getting From A to B
Sensors encompass a significant part of the technology that navigates an autonomous vehicle. Beyond them, HD maps will be substantial,…
Labeled or Unlabeled Data, Does it Make a Difference?
Assume that AV companies have already collected petabytes, or even exabytes of data on real roads. How much of that…
Finding the Formula Behind Driving Cautiously
Teaching a car to anticipate a pedestrian suddenly stepping onto the roadway remains the hardest thing to do.
Bumpy Road Ahead for AV
AV tech companies are approaching safety in virtually the least safe way possible. We identified 5 things still missing in…
It’s Better if you Forget about L3-L5 Autonomy
Let's apply the SAE automation levels to the mass-market cars. Nobody should be surprised how the future of autonomous vehicles…
What if a Waymo Robotaxi Causes a Fatality?
"Autonomous" taxis still have human backups watching out. Some AV company just bought watch-the-watcher technology. Was it Waymo?
Is Your AV Safe? Prove It
Credible claims of safety require proof. It won't cut it for companies such as Waymo, Uber or GM to simply…
Bringing Robocar Fans Back Down to Earth
The industry has reassessed the state of AV technology after several self-driving accidents and a shocking fatality
HD Mapping & Data Ownership
HD mapping isn't a convenience; it can be critical for AVs, car OEMs and high-tech companies. There's a high-stakes game…
Understanding Tesla’s Deceptive Announcements
Here's what Tesla announced, what the company did not say, and which claims left some industry observers skeptical