Uber lays off 100 autonomous vehicle operators in Pittsburgh, report says
Uber laid off about 100 autonomous vehicle operators in Pittsburgh Tuesday, according to an article from business news website Quartz. The move comes about four months after an autonomous Uber vehicle struck and killed pedestrian Elaine Herzber.....»»
The Leader In The Self-Driving Vehicle Race Isn"t Uber Or Tesla: It"s The Pentagon
With all of the hype about autonomous driving f.....»»
Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Crashes In Arizona
Less than two months after a self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona; local news stations are reporting that a Waymo minivan in autonomous mode was involved in a crash in Chandler, Arizona. As a reminder, Waymo is th.....»»
Self Driving Uber Crash: Likely Cause of Fatal Car Accident Detailed in Report
A pedestrian was killed in March when she was struck by the self-driving vehicle......»»
Self-Driving Uber Crash: Likely Cause of Fatal Car Accident Detailed in Report
A pedestrian was killed in March when she was struck by the self-driving vehicle......»»
Uber"s self-driving software detected pedestrian but did not react quickly in fatal Tempe crash
An autonomous Uber vehicle detected a woman it hit and killed in March but did not react in time to avoid the incident, according to the Information. The technology news site reported San Francisco-based Uber Technologies Inc.'s internal investigat.....»»
Uber Rival Didi Secures Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit For California
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Consumer Trust in Self-Driving Car Technology Has Made a Sudden U-Turn
After several recent high-profile incidents, including a fatal Uber crash. Consumer trust in self-driving cars has eroded following recent high-profile incidents involving autonomous vehicle technology, including a fatal Uber crash in March, a.....»»
Simulation testing in Uber"s self-driving vehicle program wasn"t a top priority, report says
Amid a highly competitive race to develop self-driving vehicles for commercial deployment, Uber Technologies Inc. may have de-emphasized some testing to determine how the vehicles react in various situations, according to a new report. Uber engineer.....»»
Uber autonomous-SUV driver streamed 'The Voice' just before deadly Arizona crash, report says - Los Angeles Times
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Anthony Levandowski, the engineer at the center of the Uber/Waymo legal battle, has been tied to another upcoming autonomous vehicle project
Otto In 2017, Anthony Levandowski was in the middle of a scandal involving Uber, his employer at the time, and Waymo, his former employer. He was a.....»»
Uber is hiring dozens of "mission specialists" to help relaunch its autonomous vehicle program after deadly Arizona crash
Darren Weaver Uber says it will rep.....»»
Aptiv acquires Winchester Interconnect in $650 million agreement
Aptiv, a global technology company testing its autonomous vehicle on Pittsburgh streets, announced a $650 million agreement to acquire Winchester Interconnect Tuesday, according to a news release. Aptiv, based in Dublin, will acquire the more than .....»»
Uber takes another step to increase the safety of its self-driving cars
The company plans to replace its vehicle operators will people who have more technical training to provide greater feedback to developers......»»
Uber to stop developing self-driving trucks
Uber [UBER.UL] will stop developing self-driving trucks that have been hauling cargo on U.S. highways, the ride-hailing company said on Monday, seeking to focus its autonomous-vehicle technology solely on cars......»»
Uber to stop developing self-driving trucks
Uber will stop developing self-driving trucks that have been hauling cargo on U.S. highways, the ride-hailing company said on Monday, seeking to focus its autonomous-vehicle technology solely on cars......»»
Uber"s vision of self-driving cars begins to blur
Since a self-driving Uber killed a pedestrian in March, the company’s executives have been divided over the future of its autonomous vehicle efforts......»»
Kan visits Pittsburgh to talk infrastructure, transportation policy
The under secretary of transportation policy toured local autonomous vehicle companies......»»
Apple lays off employees from self-driving unit, Project Titan: report
Over 200 employees have been dismissed from Apple Inc.s' Project Titan autonomous car project, CNBC reported Thursday, citing sources.....»»
Apple lays off more than 200 employees from Project Titan, its self-driving car group
Apple dismissed 200 employees from Project Titan, its stealthy autonomous vehicle group, but said it still sees opportu.....»»
JLL report gets specific about companies shrinking their office footprints in Pittsburgh market
New real estate report measures just how much less space on a percentage basis companies are taking in the region as they move to new offices......»»