Self-operating shuttle bus crashes after Las Vegas launch (All Things Self Driving)

ronjor · May 19, 2021

TuSimple says its self-driving trucks shaved 10 hours off a 24-hour run

Published Wed, May 19 2021 Lora Kolodny@lorakolodny
TuSimple, a driverless tech company, tested its trucks by hauling fresh watermelons along a 951-mile route from Nogales, Arizona, to Oklahoma City.
The job, which normally takes over 24 hours, took only 14 hours and six minutes, the company said.
A human driver worked on the pick-up and delivery of the produce. But during the long middle segment of the drive -- from Tucson, Arizona, to Dallas, Texas -- TuSimple’s vehicle drove itself with a human safety driver on board.
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hawki · May 26, 2021

"Tesla and Mobileye autopilots duped by “phantoms”

Researchers at RSA Conference 2021 demonstrated how Tesla and Mobileye autopilots can be tricked by “phantom” images.

It’s a common movie plot device, the main character thinking they saw someone step onto the road, so they swerve and end up in a ditch. Now imagine it’s real — sort of — and instead of a trick of the light or the mind, that image comes from a cybercriminal projecting, for a split second, something the car autopilot is programmed to respond to. Researchers from Georgia Tech and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev demonstrated that sort of “phantom attack” threat at RSA Conference 2021...

The novelty of the approach...is that the autopilot was shown unmodified images — an attacker need not know how the algorithm works or what attributes it uses. The images were briefly projected onto the road and nearby stationary objects, with the following consequences:...

Thus, the authors of the study concluded, cybercriminals can cause havoc from a safe distance, with no danger of leaving evidence at the scene of the crime. All they need to know is how long they have to project the image to fool the AI (self-driving cars have a trigger threshold to reduce their likelihood of producing false positives...)..."

https://www.kaspersky.co.uk/blog/rsa2021-tesla-mobileye-perception-gap/22821/

hawki · May 29, 2021

"Tesla Cars Will Now Spy on You to Make Sure You Don’t Autopilot Yourself Into a PR Disaster

In an effort to assuage fears about the dangers inherent in its autopilot system, Tesla has announced that the in-cabin cameras in its Model 3 and Y vehicles will now monitor drivers for “attentiveness” while the feature is turned on, TechCrunch reports..."

https://gizmodo.com/tesla-cars-will-now-spy-on-you-to-make-sure-you-don-t-a-1846991543

ronjor · Jun 9, 2021

What would you pay for autonomous driving? Volkswagen hopes $8.50 per hour

Tim De Chant - 6/9/2021
Automaker also plans to offer video games that drivers can play while charging.
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ronjor · Jun 10, 2021

Self-driving Waymo trucks to haul loads between Houston and Fort Worth

Jonathan M. Gitlin - 6/10/2021
The Class 8 trucks will still carry a driver and Waymo technicians for safety.
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ronjor · Jun 15, 2021

GM-backed Cruise secures $5 billion credit line as it prepares to launch self-driving robotaxis

Cruise, a majority-owned subsidiary of General Motors, has secured a new $5 billion line of credit as it prepares for commercialization of an autonomous ride-hailing business.
The new credit is being provided by GM’s automotive financing arm to use for the purchase of Cruise’s self-driving Origin shuttles.
This past month, GM began assembly of 100 pre-production Cruise Origin vehicles that will be built this summer for validation testing.
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ronjor · Jun 15, 2021

Luminar is using lidar to help build the ‘uncrashable car’

By Andrew J. Hawkins@andyjayhawk Jun 15, 2021
Demoing the company’s new self-driving sensors with 250 meters of range
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guest · Jun 21, 2021

Poltergeist attack could leave autonomous vehicles blind to obstacles – or haunt them with new ones
June 18, 2021
https://www.theregister.com/2021/06/18/poltergeist_autonomous_vehicles/

Researchers at the Ubiquitous System Security Lab of Zhejiang University and the University of Michigan's Security and Privacy Research Group say they've found a way to blind autonomous vehicles to obstacles using simple audio signals.

"Autonomous vehicles increasingly exploit computer-vision based object detection systems to perceive environments and make critical driving decisions," they explained in the abstract to a newly released paper. "To increase the quality of images, image stabilisers with inertial sensors are added to alleviate image blurring caused by camera jitter.
"The blur caused by unnecessary motion compensation can change the outline, the size, and even the colour of an existing object or an image region without any objects," the team found, "which may lead to hiding, altering an existing object, or creating a non-existing object."
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It's the first example of what the researchers have claimed as a new class of attack: AMpLe, a somewhat clunky shuffled backronym for "injecting physics into adversarial machine learning."

More information is available on the project's GitHub repository, while a PDF of the paper can be downloaded under open-access terms from here.
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guest · Jun 23, 2021

Zoox releases updated in-depth safety report for its robo-taxi
June 23, 2021
https://techxplore.com/news/2021-06-zoox-in-depth-safety-robo-taxi.html

The team at Amazon-owned Zoox has released an in-depth safety report detailing the safety features engineers have built into the company's autonomous vehicle, a robo-taxi, and have published it online.

At first glance, the most obvious unique feature of the car is the absence of a steering wheel and dash. Instead, it is a simple box frame that holds two bench seats that face each other. Another unique feature is the wheels, which work independently of one another, and all four can turn, giving the vehicle a very high degree of maneuverability.

That maneuverability is necessary considering the vehicle has no front or back—it can drive in either direction. In their safety report, team members note that the vehicle never has to back up to turn around. It can pull into a parking space and then drive out, reducing the risk of an accident.
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At Zoox, we intend to set the bar for safety in autonomous mobility. Our purpose-built autonomous vehicle includes more than 100 safety innovations that do not exist in today's conventional cars. Learn more in our 2021 Safety Report: https://t.co/84vyOmG8Zv pic.twitter.com/VSm2QjcZia
— Zoox (@zoox) June 22, 2021
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guest · Jun 28, 2021

British Drivers Aren't Exactly Confident In Autonomous Cars
June 27, 2021
https://jalopnik.com/british-drivers-arent-exactly-confident-in-autonomous-c-1847179112

A new United Kingdom-based study conducted by CarGurus confirms a trend that’s been popping up lately: most drivers aren’t confident in sharing the road with fully-autonomous vehicles.
The site surveyed just over 1,000 automobile owners in the UK to understand their thoughts regarding self-driving cars, making sure to balance respondents by race, income, gender, and more.

The study showed that, overall, 36 percent of respondents were concerned about the development of self-driving cars, with another 35 percent identifying as neutral and 30 percent as excited. 41 percent of respondents said they would not be comfortable in any self-driving car scenario, whether they were the one behind the wheel or they were sharing the road with autonomous delivery vehicles.
When CarGurus broke the questions down into driving assistance features, though, a lot of people were excited.
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It is important to note that fully-autonomous technology is not available right now. We don’t have that technology. We aren’t really close to having that technology.
All driver assist systems on the market right now require a degree of human input and monitoring to function smoothly — so this autonomous future is still quite a few years away.
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CarGurus: Self-Driving Vehicle Sentiment Survey, United Kingdom, 2021
(PDF): https://go.cargurus.com/rs/611-AVR-738/images/UK-2021-AV-Study-Summary-Report.pdf

ronjor · Jun 29, 2021

U.S. regulators require crash reporting of vehicles with advanced safety systems

Reuters Published Tue, Jun 29 2021
U.S. safety regulators on Tuesday issued an order requiring automakers and operators of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance or automated driving systems to immediately report crashes.
The new order comes amid increased scrutiny of such systems, especially Tesla Autopilot system.
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ronjor · Jul 10, 2021

Tesla finally begins shipping ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta version 9 after a long delay

By Andrew J. Hawkins@andyjayhawk Jul 10, 2021
Tesla began sending out over-the-air software updates for its long-awaited “Full Self-Driving” beta version 9, the definitely-not-autonomous-but-certainly-advanced driver assist system.
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guest · Jul 15, 2021

Self-driving startup Aurora to go public in $13 bln SPAC deal
July 15, 2021
https://www.reuters.com/technology/...ith-mark-pincus-reid-hoffman-spac-2021-07-15/

Self-driving technology startup Aurora will go public through a deal with a blank-check firm backed by Silicon Valley heavyweights Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, giving the combined company a pro-forma market capitalization of $13 billion.

The deal with Reinvent Technology Partners Y (RTPY.O) will include a private placement of $1 billion from investors such as Baillie Gifford, Fidelity Management and Research, T. Rowe Price, Morgan Stanley and Sequoia Capital, with strategic investments from Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N), PACCAR(PCAR.O) and Volvo Group (VOLVb.ST), Aurora said on Thursday.
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Aurora said it plans to focus initially on automating heavy trucks, with its first product slated to enter the commercial market in late 2023. In addition to freight, it will focus on the delivery and ride-hailing markets.
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guest · Jul 18, 2021

Anger amongst Tesla owners over $1500 Full Self-Driving hardware upgrade fee
July 18, 2021
https://mspoweruser.com/anger-amongst-tesla-owners-over-1500-full-self-driving-hardware-upgrade-fee/

The arrival of the $199 Full Self-Driving subscription service has opened up an unexpected hornet nest in the Tesla community.

The feature means that in theory, any Tesla car owner since 2016 could try out Full Self-Driving features for a reasonable fee for a short period, as needed (e.g. a long road trip) without having to spend a massive $10,000 for a potentially rarely used feature.
In practice, however, any Tesla more than 2 years old will need a hardware upgrade to the “Hardware 3.0” or “FSD Computer,” which costs $1500.
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Tesla owners are demanding that Tesla offer a free upgrade to those who are interested in Full Self-Driving. What do our readers think of the issue? Let us know below.
via Electrek
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guest · Jul 20, 2021

mood said: ↑

Deeproute.ai - A new autonomous vehicle company on the scene
October 15, 2019
https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/15/t...inside-teslas-v10-software-liliums-big-round/
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Shenzhen emerges as China’s robotaxi capital as DeepRoute.ai opens public trials in tech hub
July 20, 2021
https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/ar...nas-robotaxi-capital-deeprouteai-opens-public

Self-driving start-up DeepRoute.ai, which was created in 2019, on Monday launched its robotaxi service to Shenzhen residents

The local legislature in Shenzhen is currently reviewing a draft of regulations on intelligent and connected vehicles

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China’s southern tech hub Shenzhen is emerging as the country’s autonomous driving capital, backed by a growing fleet of robotaxis and an army of about 800 start-ups in the field – all blessed by a supportive government that is drafting local regulations for self-driving cars.

Self-driving start-up DeepRoute.ai, which was created in 2019, on Monday launched its robotaxi service to Shenzhen residents. A fleet of 20 self-driving cabs with safety drivers will start to take adult passengers, who have made online appointments, around the central business district in Futian.
DeepRoute.ai said in a statement that its service has received a permit to run trials, making it the first company to officially run a public robotaxi program in the city.
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The local legislature in Shenzhen is currently reviewing a draft of regulations on intelligent and connected vehicles.
Shenzhen’s rules “will undoubtedly directly drive China’s legislation in the field of autonomous cars”, according to an April note by law firm King & Wood Mallesons.

“Shenzhen is clearly vying to be the first location in China where autonomous cars may realise commercialisation,” lawyers Mark Schaub and Atticus Zhao wrote in the note.
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hawki · Jul 20, 2021

"Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Beta Software Used on Public Roads Lacks Safeguards

Consumer Reports' car safety experts worry that Tesla continues to use vehicle owners as beta testers for its new features, putting others on the road at risk...

CR plans to independently test the software update, popularly known as FSD beta 9, as soon as our Model Y SUV receives the necessary software update from Tesla. So far, our experts have watched videos posted on social media of other drivers trying it out and are concerned with what they’re seeing—including vehicles missing turns, scraping against bushes, and heading toward parked cars..."

https://www.consumerreports.org/car...g-beta-software-lacks-safeguards-a6698414036/

ronjor · Jul 20, 2021

Mobileye tests fleet of self-driving cars in New York City

Reuters Tina Bellon July 20, 2021
The ability to navigate NYC streets is a crucial step towards commercializing autonomous vehicles that can handle a range of driving environments.
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guest · Jul 21, 2021

mood said: ↑

Anger amongst Tesla owners over $1500 Full Self-Driving hardware upgrade fee
July 18, 2021
https://mspoweruser.com/anger-amongst-tesla-owners-over-1500-full-self-driving-hardware-upgrade-fee/
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Tesla placates owners slightly by reducing price of $1500 Full Self-Driving hardware upgrade
July 21, 2021
https://mspoweruser.com/tesla-placa...0-full-self-driving-hardware-upgrade-to-1000/

Showing that being quiet about injustice will never result in any change, Tesla has responded to criticism of their $1500 hardware upgrade fee to enable their $199 Full Self-Driving Subscription by reducing the fee.
The price has been reduced from $1500 to $100, and those who already purchased the $1500 upgrade will receive a $500 refund.

While Tesla’s response has mollified owners somewhat, owners are not completely happy with the $1000 free, and there is a suggestion that a simpler solution, which would not cost Tesla anything, would be to offer the hardware upgrade with several months of free FSD subscription.
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I have a feeling this article might have done it: https://t.co/UKY2AsXOKm
I stand by the criticism, but I do think there's a possible acceptable compromise: have the owners pay the $1,500 but give them 8 months of free subscription.
Oh well I guess I can't send Elon the idea… https://t.co/FoMEr1YaWh
— Fred Lambert (@FredericLambert) July 21, 2021

via Electrek
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ronjor · Jul 21, 2021

Argo, Ford to launch self-driving vehicles on Lyft’s ride-hailing app

Kirsten Korosec@kirstenkorosec July 21, 2021
Autonomous vehicle technology startup Argo AI and its backer and customer Ford plan to launch up to 1,000 self-driving vehicles on Lyft’s ride-hailing network in a number of cities over the next five years starting with Miami and Austin.
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guest · Jul 23, 2021

GM using expanded Super Cruise on 6 vehicles next year
July 23, 2021
https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-technology-business-7694cbd8a1fd7f2cf0426d043b9cc8f1

General Motors said Friday that it will include its expanded, hands-free driver-assisted technology on six vehicles next year.

GM’s “Super Cruise” assisted vehicles can indicate when a lane change is safe and initiate the maneuver. Drivers can also go hands free while pulling a trailer.
Model year 2022 Super Cruise enabled vehicles include the Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac CT4, Cadillac CT5, Chevrolet Silverado2, GMC Hummer EV Pickup and GMC Sierra2. The capabilities will be introduced on the vehicles in the first quarter of next year.
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guest · Jul 23, 2021

Relaxing behind the wheel of Mercedes’ level 3 autonomous Drive Pilot
July 23, 2021
https://www.engadget.com/mercedes-drive-pilot-level-3-autonomous-video-220158620.html

The dream of autonomous driving everywhere is still a long way away. But soon Mercedes will launch Drive Pilot, its level 3 autonomous driving system in Germany on the S-Class and EQS. We had a chance to try the system out at the automaker’s test track and, while it did what it was supposed to do, we found it hard to turn off our driving brain while behind the wheel.

The system works on highways in traffic at speeds up to 60 kph (37 mph). Essentially it’s for daily commuting. But during that time the driver can stop paying attention and the Mercedes is responsible for everything that happens.
Watch our video for the full story.
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guest · Jul 24, 2021

GM sues Ford over the name of its hands-free driving feature
BlueCruise is a little too close to Super Cruise for GM's comfort.
July 24, 2021
https://www.engadget.com/gm-ford-lawsuit-bluecruise-hands-free-driving-204030777.html

Ford might be excited about its BlueCruise hands-free driving tech, but GM is less than thrilled about it. The Detroit Free Press and The Verge report that GM has sued Ford for allegedly violating the trademarks for both its rival Super Cruise feature and its autonomy-focused Cruise company.

GM was holding mediated talks with Ford to reach a "good-faith" arrangement, according to DFP sources. The two sides reportedly didn't make a deal before a July 24th deadline, however, prompting the lawsuit. A GM spokesperson said the company had "no choice" but to sue Ford after trying to resolve the dispute "amicably."
The automaker added that GM didn't seem to have issues with other brands' naming schemes, such as BMW's Active Cruise Control and Hyundai's Smart Cruise Control.
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guest · Jul 29, 2021

Huawei removes self-driving car chief after remarks about Tesla ‘killing’ people go viral on social media
July 29, 2021
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/...f-driving-car-chief-after-remarks-about-tesla

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies Co has removed the executive in charge of its smart driving unit after he sparked controversy by telling a conference audience that the self-driving technology used by Tesla was “killing” people.

Su Qing, director of the smart driving product department under the company’s intelligent automotive solution business unit, was removed Tuesday.
On Thursday, Huawei said in a statement that Su had “made inappropriate comments on Tesla while participating in an external event and talking about autonomous driving technology and safety”.
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At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai earlier this month, Su said, “Tesla vehicles have had a rather high accident rate in the past few years. From the killing of the first person to the most recent person, the nature of the accidents is very similar.”

“I use the word ‘killing’ here. It may sound too serious to some. But come to think of it, if machines enter human society and we have a human-machine symbiosis, machines will most definitely cause accidents. To put it more plainly, it is killing people,” he added.
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guest · Jul 31, 2021

TuSimple's self-driving trucks to use Ryder sites as terminals
July 29, 2021
https://www.reuters.com/business/au...-trucks-use-ryder-sites-terminals-2021-07-29/

Self-driving truck technology company TuSimple Holdings Inc (TSP.O) said on Thursday its trucks will use truck leasing and rental company Ryder System Inc's (R.N) maintenance sites as terminals to help it expand its U.S. autonomous freight network.

Under the partnership, Ryder will provide maintenance and data downloading services for TuSimple's fleet of more than 50 self-driving trucks, which are currently operating in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
TuSimple plans to roll out a national U.S. autonomous freight network by 2024.
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Self-driving technology for freight trucks has attracted investor attention as, with trucks usually running on fixed routes between predefined points, it is seen as easier and cheaper to roll out than systems for self-driving cars and robotaxis.
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TuSimple: TuSimple and Ryder Partner to Expand Nationwide Autonomous Trucking

guest · Jul 31, 2021

Argo AI can now offer the public rides in its autonomous vehicles in California
July 30, 2021
https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/30/a...des-in-its-autonomous-vehicles-in-california/

Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle technology startup backed by Ford and VW, has landed a permit in California that will allow the company to give people free rides in its self-driving vehicles on the state’s public roads.

The California Public Utilities Commission issued the so-called Drivered AV pilot permit earlier this month, according to the approved application. It was posted on its website Friday, a little more than a week after Argo and Ford announced plans to launch at least 1,000 self-driving vehicles on Lyft’s ride-hailing network in a number of cities over the next five years, starting with Miami and Austin.
Argo has been testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Ford vehicles around Palo Alto since 2019. Today, the company’s test fleet is about one dozen self-driving test vehicles.
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