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5 Unexpected Devices That Can Run On A 5G Network
5 Unexpected Devices That Can Run On A 5G Network Since it was introduced in 2019, 5G has taken over the U.S. Customers can get a 5G signal across the country, and (compared to 4G) this has enabled real-world speed improvements on cellular connection, near zero latency, and the ability to connect millions of IoT devices. Basically, anything could run on a 5G connection, if companies decided to make it so. With a 5G network, you might find laptops, autonomous vehicles, and even your own home internet can run on cellular 5G. The adoption has been so interesting that even Apple — always a slow player in the market, taking a couple more years to introduce a phone with 5G support – now offers an Apple Watch with those capabilities. Apple users should also know rumors suggest a new MacBook Pro redesign could also support 5G connectivity. More importantly, as companies start to build the foundation for the upcoming 6G network era, there are new promises over a true revolution in speed, reliability, and number of gadgets that can be connected simultaneously, while opening up the doors for even more applications in different fields, like telemedicine. With new wearable trends where the smartphone becomes the 5G hub for smart glasses, AI companions, and more, there are also products that can properly function without Wi-Fi, only relying on a 5G network. These are some of them. Laptops While it's not a widespread functionality, some laptop makers offer laptops with 5G connection. After all, who never wished to just have a strong cellular connection on a laptop while working from a café, instead of asking for a password or using your phone's hotspot, quickly draining the battery life of two products at once? Among the options, Microsoft offers its latest Surface Pro
Tesla, Uber and Waymo permitted to operate thousands of Robotaxis in Nevada
Tesla, Uber and Waymo permitted to operate thousands of Robotaxis in Nevada Earlier this week, Tesla received regulatory approval to deploy ten robotaxis along the Las Vegas Strip. As it turns out, this was merely an interim permit, as Nevada has since fully approved Tesla’s June application for 5,000 units – with only a few days’ delay. According to TechCrunch, the Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously issued three commercial robotaxi service permits to Tesla, Uber, and Waymo on Thursday. The permits cover Clark County, with Las Vegas as its glittering centre. Together, these permits will allow the deployment of up to 8,000 robotaxis across the county within the next twelve months. While Tesla’s permit allows for up to 5,000 units, TechCrunch states that Uber and Waymo each received approval for up to 1,000 units. Why the total is referred to as up to 8,000 vehicles rather than 7,000 is not explained in the article. What is clear, however, is that provider Zoox already holds a permit in Nevada to operate a network of 100 autonomous vehicles. These operators will soon face significant competition. However, industry experts doubt that Tesla, Uber, and Waymo will fully utilise their permits. The figures quoted are likely upper limits. Eric Early, Chief Engineer for Tesla’s Cybercab project, told TechCrunch: “I don’t think we’ll be able to deploy 5,000 vehicles by this time next year, and that’s not due to the technology. … I think we’d be extremely happy and satisfied if we could reach 2,500 next year, maybe even a little more. I don’t think we’ll be in a position by this time next year to deploy 5,000 vehicles, and it’s not [because of] the technology. … I think we would be extremely happy and satisfied if we could get ourselves up to 2,500, maybe a
Waymo's 3,200 Zeekr <b>vehicles</b> put urban policy into specs
Waymo’s 3,200-vehicle Zeekr buy signals how urban policy is becoming an IT and facilities spec Waymo's acquisition of 3,200 Zeekr vehicles emphasizes the intersection of urban policy with IT and facilities management. This move, along with Cincinnati's climate-migration zoning efforts, illustrates the growing fusion of mobility and land-use policy into enterprise operations. The integration of these areas is shaping how companies think about and implement their infrastructure strategies. This story was produced through MarketScale. See how Transportation teams put it to work with Partner & Channel Enablement. Key takeaways Waymo is purchasing 3,200 vehicles from Zeekr to expand its autonomous fleet. Cincinnati is incorporating climate-migration zoning in its urban planning strategies. Mobility and land-use policies are increasingly influencing enterprise IT and facilities decisions. Get featured Want to get featured in MarketScale Transportation? Create a free MarketScale workspace and get your company's expertise featured across our Transportation coverage. No credit card, no demo required. Waymo has bought more than 3,200 vehicles from Zeekr, and has now expanded its Ojai robotaxi to pick up “all riders,” according to Electrek reporting that Planetizen flagged in its Aug. 22 update. The immediate headline is consumer access. The operational signal sits elsewhere: when an autonomous mobility service stops operating as a limited pilot, it starts behaving like a fleet program, with procurement volumes, depot throughput, parts supply, and facilities requirements that look familiar to any enterprise transportation team. At the same time, Cincinnati is rewriting zoning as part of a climate-migration preparation plan, according to Building Design+Construction (BDC). That’s urban planning, but it lands on the same desks as Waymo’s fleet growth: real estate, facilities, security, and IT. Entitlements and curb rules are increasingly constraints in the systems operators deploy, not background context. Waymo’s Zeekr volume turns AV into a supply and facilities problem The
Waymo prepares to launch driverless rides in San Diego
Waymo is preparing to launch its driverless ride service for the public in San Diego, with the company saying it hopes to begin picking up customers in the next few months. The autonomous vehicles have already been driving around San Diego, including Hillcrest, but have so far been picking up Waymo employees as the company trains its technology on local streets. Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC 7. “The last few months we’ve been training the Waymo driver to learn the San Diego streets like a local,” said Waymo Communications Manager Sandy Karp. Karp invited NBC 7 along for a ride as Waymo prepares to make the service available to the public. Like other ride-share services, a Waymo vehicle pulls up to pick up its passenger. The major difference is that no one is behind the wheel. “Humans can be great drivers, but they could be tired or drunk, the Waymo isn’t susceptible to any of that,” added Karp. Passengers can start the ride by pressing a button. Although there is no human driver, riders can still ask the robotaxi questions. The vehicles use cameras that can see up to 500 meters away, according to Waymo. If a ride needs to change, the vehicle can adjust, including finding a place to pull over. Local “They just hit the door button and it initiates a pullover. It’s going to find the safest place to pull over next and for us it was right there,” said Karp. The state of California has given the green light for autonomous vehicles to operate in certain cities, but public opinion remains mixed. Waymo has also experienced problems as it has rolled out its vehicles in other cities, including vehicles blocking traffic and others entering construction sites. Karp said each
Nevada OKs thousands of robotaxis for Tesla, Waymo and Uber
Nevada approves thousands of robotaxis for Tesla, Waymo and Uber Nevada approved applications by Tesla, Waymo and Uber subsidiary Aviari to operate thousands of robotaxis in the state. Nevada is betting big on robotaxis as it approved applications from three major autonomous passenger ride operators to run thousands of vehicles. The Nevada Transportation Authority approved applications by Tesla, Waymo and Uber subsidiary Aviari to operate as autonomous vehicle network companies in the state. NTA commissioners voted unanimously to approve the applications during a general session meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20. The approval is currently limited to an area designated by the NTA in Clark County. The designated area includes Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, provided that companies get authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation. The approval also capped the number of robotaxis that can be used by each company. Tesla was approved for the highest number of autonomous vehicles with up to 5,000 robotaxis for the first 12 months. Alphabet’s Waymo and Uber subsidiary Aviari were each approved to use up to 1,000 autonomous vehicles during the same period. Competition among robotaxi companies is heating up nationwide. The fight includes competing visions for autonomous vehicle technology, such as Tesla’s lower-cost camera-only system vs. Waymo’s inclusion of light detection and ranging or lidar along with cameras, which it claims is superior during times of low visibility in avoiding collisions. Safety concerns also remain a key issue for robotaxis, which have been involved in crashes, although not all were the fault of the autonomous vehicle. The NTA assured that it has requirements in place to police the performance of robotaxis and help ensure public safety. The approvals are also subject to the companies’ compliance with requirements set by the agency. The companies, for example, are required to provide
Armaments Center partners with industry to explore concepts for <b>autonomous</b> ground ...
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Tomorrow’s battlefield is expected to pair automated vehicles and artificial intelligence with human Soldiers, and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center helping explore what that future might look like through controlled experimentation with industry partners. Via a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with HDT Robotics, LLC, doing business as BLADE, the Armaments Center supported the successful delivery of an armed Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to the 3rd Mobile Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division for a technical demonstration. This, noted Autonomous Weapons Architectures & Controls Branch Chief Andrew Wilson, highlights both the Armaments Center’s teamwork with an established partner, expertise in its field and ability to swiftly deliver a product to the Soldier. Originally designed for logistics and supply transport, the Hunter WOLF UGV was experimented with as an active tactical asset. It is equipped with a remotely operated .50-caliber machine gun on a wireless Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) enabling a rapid response weapons system that does not need an operator physically present and in the line of fire. This, said the Armaments Center's Strategic Advisor to Project Acquisition Executive Layered Protection Josiah Fay, came together as a perfect storm – the 101st was “hungry for robots” for logistical matters. Separately, the Armaments Center was pre-positioned to demonstrate CROWS with wireless control ready for Soldier operation and reached out to industry. BLADE responded and within a few weeks Soldiers were being trained on the system. BLADE provided the platform and its associated training while the Armaments Center provided its experience in weaponry, armaments integration, and lethality training to jointly provide the complete capability. By deploying an armed, wirelessly controlled UGV, Soldiers can maintain a dominant battlefield presence while remaining safely out of harm’s way, granting commanders significant
NTA: <b>Autonomous vehicle</b> applications approved for Tesla, Waymo, and Aviari
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — You might be seeing a lot more cars on the road in Las Vegas soon — but not a lot of drivers. On August 20, the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA) considered applications from Tesla, Waymo, and Aviari "to operate as a Autonomous Vehicle Network Companies in Nevada" during a general session meeting, which the NTA said were unanimously approved. For the first 12 months of the permit's issuance, Tesla received authorization for 5,000 autonomous vehicles, and Waymo and Aviari received 1,000 each. They will be able to operate within Clark County, including Harry Reid International Airport. A spokesperson for the NTA shared that the permit did not allow for autonomous vehicles to "service the airport without first obtaining the necessary authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation." Under the permit, the NTA shared that participating companies must comply with the following conditions: - Provide vehicle inspections and documentation - Maintain required insurance - Submit rates to the NTA before offering public transportation - Provide information about customer-facing applications for review - Comply with accessibility, nondiscrimination, and receipts and reporting requirements - Report crashes and other events as required by law - Operate only in the scope of authority granted by the NTA - Provide first responders with a 24-hour emergency contact “Nevada has established a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle network companies that is intended to provide a clear process for innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight. As autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop and these companies scale up their operations, I support the NTA’s commitment to evaluate the existing regulatory framework and make adjustments when appropriate to ensure that the safety of the traveling public remains a central consideration.” — Nevada Department of Business and Industry director Kristopher Sanchez These three companies must begin operations
Orange Works Fuels the Next Generation of Engineers | Syracuse University Today
Drones, Rovers and Submersibles: Orange Works Fuels the Next Generation of Engineers The classroom spaces in the Center for Science and Technology buzz with activity as high school students build and learn how to code autonomous vehicles on land, in the air and underwater. A black and white quadcopter drone hovers a few feet above ground, precisely navigating a test flight. On the ground, black robotic rovers navigate a racecourse consisting of varying terrains, mapped out in blue and orange masking tape. Below the surface, twin submersibles glide through the water, responding to commands from students on the pool deck relayed through a tethered topside control unit. Orange Works is a summer STEM program that ran June 29 through July 28 in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), meant to develop a pipeline of high school students interested in working with autonomous vehicles. As part of the program, 23 high school students from the greater Syracuse area built and operated different autonomous systems using video game-style controllers. Students also worked on UAS-SAR (Unmanned Air System—Synthetic Aperture Radar), exploring radar imaging by building and flying a radar on a small drone and using it to capture images of different objects. Throughout the program, students also got a foundational look at the batteries driving these systems, discussing how factors like weight, capacity and charge time shape the performance of vehicles operating on land, in the air and underwater. “It’s important to get high schoolers into engineering and the STEM fields,” says Connor Sumner ’25, G’27, a current teaching assistant who earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and will complete a master’s degree in May. “Seeing a drone fly by, watching the submarine glide across the water and learning how to build the race car is definitely one of the
3 India AI Stocks Tied To Data Centers And <b>Autonomous Driving</b>
- India - / - Tech Hardware - / - NSEI:NETWEB 3 India AI Stocks Tied To Data Centers And Autonomous Driving Inflation trends in Asia Pacific keep central banks on watch, and that keeps investors focused on productivity gains. As wage and energy costs shape inflation expectations, companies tied to artificial intelligence and automation draw extra attention from investors looking for efficiency. This article walks through the AI Stocks screener and highlights 3 stocks linked to semiconductors, software, and cloud tools that are closely tied to the ChatGPT and AI shift. The three AI related stocks below are only a sample, and the full screen surfaced 26 more companies tied to chips, cloud infrastructure, and software tools that are not covered in this article but have equally compelling narratives. To go broader and identify your own highest conviction ideas, head into the Artificial Intelligence/ AI Stocks screener Netweb Technologies India (NSEI:NETWEB) Overview: Netweb Technologies India designs and manufactures high end computing systems in India under its Tyrone brand, supplying supercomputers, AI servers, private cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure that help customers build and run large language models and other AI workloads. Alongside this hardware, it offers AI and machine learning cloud services, managed Kubernetes, storage, and support, which tie the business directly into the ChatGPT and broader AI infrastructure push. Operations: Netweb generates all of its reported revenue, ₹27,020 million, from the manufacturing and sale of computer servers and related high end computing solutions. Market Cap: ₹318.9 billion Netweb Technologies India gives you exposure to the picks and shovels of the AI build out, with AI servers, supercomputing systems and private cloud infrastructure that are already supporting real world AI and machine learning deployments. High margins and return on equity point to a business with pricing power in its niche.
Nevada open roads for Tesla, Waymo and Uber's Aviari for driverless rides in Las Vegas
Nevada opens roads for Tesla, Waymo and Uber's Aviari driverless rides in Las Vegas Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 | 12:54 p.m. The Nevada Transportation Authority has approved three autonomous vehicle companies to provide passenger transportation in driverless cars within Clark County, officials said today. Elon Musk's Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo and Aviari Services — a subsidiary of Uber — were given the green light to charge for rides around Las Vegas so long as they comply with conditions set by the authority. "Nevada has established a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle network companies that is intended to provide a clear process for innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight," Kristopher Sanchez, director of the Nevada Department of Business & Industry, said in a statement. "As autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop and these companies scale up their operations, I support the NTA's commitment to evaluate the existing regulatory framework and make adjustments when appropriate to ensure that the safety of the traveling public remains a central consideration." With the approval, vehicles from all three companies can traverse roads in Clark County, including at Harry Reid International Airport, though each will still need separate authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation before entering airport grounds. Tesla is being allowed a fleet of up to 5,000 fully autonomous vehicles during its first year, while Waymo and Aviari were each capped at 1,000 vehicles. The approvals come with requirements: Companies must provide vehicle inspection documentation, maintain required insurance, submit rates to the NTA before offering service, share customer-facing app information for regulatory review and comply with rules on accessibility. Permits also require reporting crashes and other incidents, keeping maintenance and repair records, and operating only within the NTA's authorized scope. Operations must begin within 120 days of permits being issued, though none of the three
Nevada approves Tesla, Waymo, Aviari for driverless rides
Nevada approves Tesla, Waymo, Aviari for driverless rides State agency clears three companies to run autonomous vehicles in Clark County LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Nevada Transportation Authority has approved applications from Tesla, Waymo and Aviari to operate autonomous vehicle services in the state. The approval allows the companies to offer paid rides in fully self-driving vehicles in Clark County. EN ESPAÑOL: Nevada autoriza a Tesla, Waymo y Aviari para ofrecer viajes sin conductor Service area includes airport The service area includes Harry Reid International Airport. Each company must first get authorization from the county Department of Aviation to pick up or drop off passengers there. MORE ON FOX5: Henderson’s Paseo Verde wins 6-5 in rescheduled LLBWS opener Vehicle limits set for first year Tesla is authorized to operate up to 5,000 vehicles during its first year. Waymo and Aviari can each operate up to 1,000 vehicles. Regulator comments on safety NTA Director Kristopher Sanchez said, “As autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop and these companies scale up their operations, I support the NTA’s commitment to evaluate the existing regulatory framework and make adjustments when appropriate to ensure that the safety of the traveling public remains a central consideration.” Copyright 2026 KVVU. All rights reserved.
Waymo opens robotaxi rides to anyone with the app in Houston
HOUSTON – Houston, your next rideshare might not have a driver. Waymo has expanded rider access in Houston, meaning anyone who has the Waymo app can now request one of the company’s autonomous vehicles. Recommended Videos That means you no longer need a special invitation or early-access status to give a robotaxi a try. If you have the app, you can request a ride. And yes, that means you could soon find yourself sitting in the back seat, watching Houston traffic while the car does the driving. So, how does it work? Waymo’s vehicles use cameras, sensors and other technology to navigate roads and make driving decisions without a human behind the wheel. Riders request a trip through the Waymo app, just like they would with a traditional rideshare service. Once a vehicle arrives, passengers can hop in and let the car take it from there. The company says the expansion gives more Houstonians a chance to experience autonomous transportation for themselves.
NTA approves <b>autonomous</b> taxi operation in portions of Clark County
NTA approves autonomous taxi operation in portions of Clark County LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Transportation Authority has unanimously approved the operation of automated taxis in portions of Clark County. The approval of applications for Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo and Aviari Services was announced Friday after being considered during an Aug. 20 General Session Meeting. The approvals allow the taxis to provide paid passenger transportation in fully automated cars in Clark County. The approved geographic area will include Harry Reid International Airport, however the companies will not be allowed to service the airport without first obtaining the needed authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation. Tesla will be authorized for a full fleet of 5,000 fully automated cars in the first 12 months following the issuance of its permit. Waymo and Aviari will be allowed to operate up to 1,000 fully automated cars in their first 12 months. “Nevada has established a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle network companies that is intended to provide a clear process for innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight,” said Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director Kristopher Sanchez. “As autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop and these companies scale up their operations, I support the NTA’s commitment to evaluate the existing regulatory framework and make adjustments when appropriate to ensure that the safety of the traveling public remains a central consideration.” Copyright 2026 KOLO. All rights reserved.
Tesla, Waymo and Aviari cleared to deploy 7000 Las Vegas robotaxis
Tesla, Waymo and Aviari cleared to deploy 7,000 Las Vegas robotaxis Tesla, Waymo and Aviari have all been approved to operate thousands of self-driving vehicles in Las Vegas. Tesla Robotaxi has been approved to operate 5,000 vehicles, while Alphabet Inc.-backed Waymo and Uber subsidiary Aviari have been approved to operate 1,000, according to a Friday news release by the Nevada Transportation Authority. All three companies are allowed to charge for rides. The approval came during Thursday’s NTA board meeting. In July, Tesla was initially approved to operate only 10 robotaxis in Las Vegas; the expanded fleet was approved after the request was heard by the full authority, NTA spokeswoman Teri Williams said. As part of the approval, all three companies have the ability to operate to and from Harry Reid International Airport, but they each must receive authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation first. No autonomous vehicle companies have been approved to provide commercial rides at Reid Airport, according to Monika Bertaki, airport spokeswoman. “There have been informal discussions with several autonomous technologies; however, the two that currently have mapping and testing agreements with the Clark County Department of Aviation are Zoox and Waymo,” Bertaki said. Zoox was approved last month by the NTA to offer paid rides, a year after the Amazon-owned company began offering free, demonstration rides. Zoox’s fleet at launch last week as 64 robotaxis. As part of the approval, the trio of AV companies must provide vehicle inspection documents, maintain insurance, submit rates to the NTA before vehicles are put into service for public rides and provide information on their customer-facing applications for regulatory review. “Nevada has established a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle network companies that is intended to provide a clear process for innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight,” Nevada Department of Business
Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA's child collision probe
Waymo has responded to questions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of the regulator’s investigation into a January crash in which a robotaxi struck a child at low speed. An initial batch of documents was posted to NHTSA’s website on Friday morning after TechCrunch inquired about them earlier in the week. The agency told TechCrunch that it is “reviewing other responses and will publish them in the investigation file upon completion.” The responses from Waymo that were available at the time this article was published were entirely redacted, citing “confidential business information.” While the information is redacted, the posted responses signal that the investigation is progressing after Waymo was granted extra time to prepare them. NHTSA asked for a wide swath of information about how Waymo determines speed limits in school zones, whether the company has received any complaints about how its robotaxis behave around schools, and for documentation about Waymo’s software, among other things. The crash in question occurred on January 23 in Santa Monica, California. One of Waymo’s Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis was traveling near a school when a nine-year-old girl stepped into the street. The robotaxi was traveling 17 miles per hour, but it braked and reduced its speed to six miles per hour before colliding with the student “near its front-right headlight assembly,” according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released in March. The child fell, then walked to the curb and reported minor injuries, according to that report. She did not need medical transport. The NTSB’s investigation is separate from the one being performed by NHTSA. It typically releases a final, more detailed report after 12 months. NHTSA announced it was investigating the crash one week after it happened, and the regulator sent 12 questions (some with
Are parked Waymos recording Nashville neighborhoods? Here's what we know
Are parked Waymos recording Nashville neighborhoods? Here’s what we know A Waymo representative said the vehicles’ data collection while parked is limited and not designed to continuously record pedestrians, license plates, families walking on sidewalks or children playing in driveways. What This Story Is About - Waymo says its autonomous vehicles use advanced sensors while driving, but a company representative says parked vehicles are not operating as neighborhood surveillance cameras or license-plate readers. Why It Matters - The question comes as Waymo vehicles become more visible in Nashville. The company says its technology is designed to understand road conditions and navigate safely — not monitor people’s daily activities. What Happens Next - Waymo says it continues using sensor data and real-world driving experience to improve how its vehicles respond to road conditions. Catch Up NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Are parked Waymos recording you throughout Nashville? Waymo says its autonomous vehicles are designed to collect information needed to navigate safely, not to record Nashville neighborhoods like a Ring camera or Flock license-plate reader. The company’s vehicles use lidar, radar, cameras and onboard computing while driving to understand their surroundings. Lidar creates a three-dimensional picture of nearby objects using laser pulses, while radar helps measure distance and speed. Waymo says cameras provide a 360-degree view around the vehicle. What data is being collected by Waymo vehicles? A Waymo representative said the vehicles’ data collection while parked is limited and not designed to continuously record pedestrians, license plates, families walking on sidewalks or children playing in driveways. The representative said a parked vehicle may need to recognize conditions such as an emergency vehicle passing by or debris in the road. That information can help the vehicle know how to safely respond in the moment and improve its driving behavior in similar situations later.
Nevada approves <b>autonomous vehicle</b> network applications for Tesla, Waymo, Aviari
The Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved applications from Tesla Robotaxi, LLC, Waymo LLC and Aviari Services, LLC to operate as Autonomous Vehicle Network Companies. The NTA says the approvals authorize each company to provide paid passenger transportation in fully autonomous vehicles within Clark County, subject to the operational design domain and other conditions approved by the Authority. The approved geographic area includes the Harry Reid International Airport, however, companies will not be allowed to service the airport without first obtaining the necessary authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation. Under the approved orders, Tesla is authorized for a fleet of up to 5,000 fully autonomous vehicles during the first 12 months following issuance of its permit. Waymo and Aviari are each authorized for up to 1,000 fully autonomous vehicles during their respective first 12 months. The NTA says the companies must provide vehicle inspection documentation, maintain required insurance, submit applicable rates before offering transportation to the public, provide information regarding their customer-facing applications for regulatory review, and comply with applicable requirements concerning accessibility, nondiscrimination, receipts and reporting. The permits also require the companies to report crashes (pursuant to NRS 706B.260) and other events as required by law, maintain inspection (subject to NRS 706B.220), maintenance and repair records subject to (NRS 706B.220), and operate only within the scope of authority granted by the NTA. The orders provide that operations must commence within 120 days after the permits are issued and that the companies may not provide transportation services until the applicable requirements have been satisfied. Commissioners also required that each applicant provide first responders within their service area a 24-hour emergency contact. “Nevada has established a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle network companies that is intended to provide a clear process for innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight,” said Nevada Department
Three <b>self-driving car</b> companies get green light to charge for rides in Las Vegas
Three self-driving car companies get green light to charge for rides in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Three companies specializing in autonomous vehicles have received a green light to charge for rides in the Las Vegas valley. Nevada Transportation Authority commissioners voted Thursday to approve applications from Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo and the Uber subsidiary Aviari Services. This means each company can provide paid passenger transportation in fully autonomous vehicles within Clark County, subject to other conditions. Tesla is cleared for a fleet of up to 5,000 fully autonomous vehicles during the first year of its permit. Waymo and Aviari are authorized up to 1,000 vehicles each. Operations must start within about four months of the permits being issued. Before cars are placed into service, the companies must provide vehicle inspection records, maintain insurance, submit the rates they plan to charge, and provide information on their apps for regulatory review. "Nevada has established a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle network companies that is intended to provide a clear process for innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight," Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director Kristopher Sanchez said in a statement. "As autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop and these companies scale up their operations, I support the NTA's commitment to evaluate the existing regulatory framework and make adjustments when appropriate to ensure that the safety of the traveling public remains a central consideration." The companies will have to get a separate authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation before they can serve Harry Reid International Airport as well.
TIER IV joins Open Invention Network 2.0 to drive the expansion of the open-source ...
TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV, the pioneering force behind open-source software for autonomous driving, has joined Open Invention Network (OIN) 2.0, a new framework established by OIN, a global network dedicated to protecting open source software from patent risks. As the leading developer of Autoware, open source software for autonomous driving, TIER IV will leverage its participation in OIN 2.0 to help reduce patent risks and create an environment where a wide range of partners, including automakers, suppliers, and semiconductor makers, can confidently leverage open-source technologies, while promoting the expansion of the open-source ecosystem for autonomous driving from a patent strategy perspective. OIN provides a global patent non-aggression framework that supports the development and growth of open source software, with thousands of companies and organizations around the world participating in the network. Through the OIN framework, participants grant one another royalty-free cross-licenses to patents covering the Linux System as defined by OIN, helping to reduce patent risks associated with Linux and related open source software. Launched in January 2026, OIN 2.0 expands the scope of the Linux System, broadening the range of technologies covered by OIN's patent non-aggression framework. TIER IV has led the development of Autoware since its initial release in 2015. Built on open source software, including Linux and ROS, Autoware serves as the foundation of TIER IV's software platforms for bringing autonomous driving into society. In recent years, TIER IV has been expanding the autonomous driving ecosystem by collaborating with automakers, suppliers, semiconductor makers, and other partners to leverage an open technology foundation spanning software, AI, and automotive computing. To advance the deployment of autonomous driving in collaboration with partners around the world and help create a safer and more sustainable society, it is essential to foster an ecosystem built on open source software,