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Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles

Fully autonomous vehicles are expected to launch by 2020, but their impact on society won't be seen until 2025, says Gartner.

By Amy Forni • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

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Ford's US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI

Ford plans to invest $1bn in Argo AI over the next five years in order to develop a software platform for fully autonomous vehicles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

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Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai

Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

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Will autonomous vehicles make us insane?

MIT study highlights waning trust in autonomous vehicles, particularly among the youth, who prefer a human touch on the wheel.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017

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Feel sad, drive fast: Artificial intelligence lets your car respond to how you feel

The AI considers the driver's voice, facial expression and eyesight direction to determine their emotional state and respond to it...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017

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Acura runs its first augmented reality race

Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017

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Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures

Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017

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Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car

Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017

Robotics

Ford announces new AI and robotics research team

Ford revs up innovation with a dedicated AI and robotics research arm to steer the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017

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Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion

Intel says companies need to wake up to the opportunity stream that will emerge when cars become the most powerful mobile data generating devices.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Space

Elon Musk expects Tesla self-driving cars within 2 years

Futurists' lord and saviour Elon Musk spoke at TEDTalk in Vancouver recently, on a range of topics covering Tesla's plans for the future.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Self-driving cars stories

Smart Cities

Self-driving cars set to change commercial property

Tenants may need flexible parking and charging layouts as driverless vehicles reshape building design, delivery zones and site selection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

EduTech

Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch

New Zealand's first micro-credential, a self-driving car engineering programme is to be delivered online by Udacity...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

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Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand

A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Smart Cities

Driverless cars to reshape commercial property

Tenants and landlords may need to rethink parking, charging and delivery space as autonomous vehicles alter how commercial sites are used.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017

Smart Cities

Most new cars electric vehicles by 2040

Cheaper batteries are set to make electric cars affordable upfront in major markets by 2029, spurring a faster global sales surge.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Self-driving cars

Tailgating causing many crashes, research reveals

One in two drivers fail to leave a safe gap, raising rear-end crash risk and pointing to a need for clearer road safety messaging.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017

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AI and self-driving cars: Could this be the future of road safety?

Volvo's new venture with Autoliv and NVIDIA aims to develop advanced AI for self-driving cars, increasing safety and reducing congestion on the roads.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017