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SELF-DRIVING CARS – THE FUTURE HAS COME This summer I have had the chance to see the SELF-DRIVING CARS from Waymo in San Francisco (US). AWESOME EXPERIENCE! From one side, it´s amazing to see what technology is able to achieve with AI and Machine Learning, but on the other hand it´s a bit scary, because you might think that maybe some situations are not consider by the algorithm. I have deepened dive into the WAYMO characteristics to understand more about the technology. This is how it works: -Mapping out every intersection, sign, and signal. -Keeping an eye on everything, all at once. From pedestrians to cyclists, vehicles to constructions, etc.   -Predicting things before they happen. -Planning for the safest outcome.   And you?, Would you take a ride in a self-driving car? I tried, but I didn't have the correct mobile to book a ride. Maybe, next time.   #technology #WAYMO #Selfdrivingcar

💡 New article now online! 🔎 This article is about the current development of self-driving vehicles in the USA and in France and their objectives. 🖊️ In this article, our classmate Thomas BUSSER presents some current projects around self-driving cars, in the USA, and buses, in France. The article also comes back on the fall of Cruise, a company specialized in self-driving vehicles, at the end of 2023. All of this brings the question of the future of this technology. 📄 Enjoy your reading! #AI #self-drivingvehicle #actuality #Cruise #Waymo #Tesla #RATP

Two Short Rides and It's Obvious: Waymo Is Way Safe - ENGINEERING.com: Two Short Rides and It's Obvious: Waymo Is Way Safe  ENGINEERING.com #car #cars #awesome

🚘✨ Experiencing the Future: My First Waymo Ride! 🌱🌟 When my aunt visited from Copenhagen, I wanted to give her a unique San Francisco experience—something that captures the essence of innovation. What better way than a ride into the future? We booked a Waymo, and the look on her face when the electric, driverless JLR I-PACE arrived was priceless! "Is this really happening or am I in a scene from Minority Report?” she whispered, squeezing my hand as we stepped up to the car. That blend of excitement and nervousness summed up my own emotions perfectly. With a quick app tap, I unlocked our ride and even queued up my playlist—because futuristic tech deserves a soundtrack! 🎵 What amazed me most was how fast the initial "wow, this is sci-fi!" moment transformed into the ordinary. In minutes, we were discussing lunch plans as our autonomous car navigated the city with ease. It reminded me of what someone once said: "For the first few minutes, there's a rush of excitement. But soon, people just relax into it." As a high school student passionate about tech and sustainability, this ride was more than a cool experience; it was a vision of what's possible. Looking back at my photos and videos 📸, I don’t just see a driverless car; I see a bridge connecting generations, cultures, and endless possibilities. Would you trust a driverless car for your next adventure? 🤔 #Waymo #Innovation #FutureOfTransport #SustainableTech #StudentPerspective #SanFrancisco #TechExperience #AI #NextGeneration

Waymo's robotaxi has now reached 50000 paid trips per week - Warp News: Waymo's robotaxi has now reached 50000 paid trips per week  Warp News #car #cars #awesome

Waymo hits milestone of 150,000 paid autonomous trips a week (GOOG, GOOGL) Waymo announced that its Waymo One service has surpassed 150,000 paid trips and is now driving over one million fully autonomous miles each week. This milestone comes just two months after Waymo confirmed it had exceeded 100,000 trips per week. #GOOG #GOOGL #GOOGStock #GOOGLStock #Waymo #GoogleWaymo #AlphabetStock #GoogleStock $GOOG $GOOGL

Self driving cars can initially seem like a great idea, but this can be extremely dangerous! Not all self driving technology is as advanced as it should be in this specific scenario. It can also get complicated if an accident were to happen! What do you think? Would you trust a self driving taxi to get you to your destination safely? 🫣 📸 (TikTok: stacyvh) #taxi #selfdrivingcar #tech #technology #cars #ai #robotcar

Pioneering the Future: Reflections on the World's First Fully Autonomous Car Race In a landmark event that pushes the boundaries of both artificial intelligence and motorsport, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has hosted the world's first fully autonomous car race. Key Takeaways: 1. AI-driven cars competed without human intervention 2. Advanced sensor arrays and real-time processing showcased cutting-edge tech 3. The event highlighted both the potential and current limitations of autonomous systems 4. Implications extend far beyond racing, into areas like transportation safety and AI development This groundbreaking competition represents more than just a spectacle; it's a testbed for technologies that could revolutionize industries from automotive to logistics. The challenges faced during the race provide valuable insights for researchers and developers working on autonomous systems. As we witness this merger of high-performance motorsport and advanced AI, it's clear that we're entering a new era of technological innovation. The question now is: How will these advancements shape the future of not just racing, but transportation and AI applications across various sectors? What are your thoughts on this development? How do you see autonomous racing influencing your industry? Read our full analysis of this historic event: #AutonomousRacing #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfMotorsports #TechInnovation #AIinAutomotive #udv_it https://lnkd.in/d-uTbrwV

🤩Surreal feeling riding Waymo all week for my innovation tour. 🧑🏻🔬From the first days when I started there in 2016 riding the firefly prototype, experimenting with all types of ideas to the inbetween days of go to market, business models, unit economics, launch playbooks and the world’s first launch in Phoenix, I got to ride hundreds of times over the years as part of the team (aka waynonauts👨🏻🚀) or as insider UX friend of Waymo post launch! 🤖It has been such a learning experience to bring AI into the physical world. These robots are AI agents. Physical AI is the future and I’m excited to be part of it. ✨From day one the team has set out to build the world’s best driver no matter the mode and to make this extraordinary experience ordinary. 🤳🏻Now as a regular customer this week to see and hear my friends and colleagues talk about it is just amazing how far we’ve come. Every ride has been consistent, clean, comfortable and enjoyable. Bringing joy back to travel is well over due. 📈This is just the beginning, there’s much to be done and so much more to come and I’m so excited for my peeps as they expand across various markets. 🫡 Go waymonauts 🚀 🔔Follow me, Timothy Papandreou for the latest in emerging technology. 📷Go to my instagram acct for more reels like this👇🏼 #keynotespeaker #mc #moderator #vision #automatedvehicles #robotaxi #transport #mobility

Opinion | Robotaxi debate: Tech optimists and pessimists miss the mark - The San Francisco Standard: Opinion | Robotaxi debate: Tech optimists and pessimists miss the mark  The San Francisco Standard #car #cars #awesome