The Uber test driver behind the wheel of one of the company’s self-driving cars, when it hit and killed a pedestrian in 2018, pleaded guilty to endangerment and was sentenced to three years of supervised probation Friday, according to officials.\nThe Uber-employed safety driver behind the wheel of the car was meant to monitor the car’s performance and intervene if the autonomous driving software failed, as previously reported by CNN.\nBut the National Transportation Safety Board’s 2019 investigation found that Vasquez was looking away from the road for over a third of the trip.\nThe board concluded that the crash was “avoidable” if the safety driver had been alert and also found that an inadequate safety culture at Uber contributed to the crash.\nThe company’s self-driving software wasn’t designed to expect that pedestrians outside crosswalks may be crossing the street, according to the investigation.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Backup Uber driver of self-driving car that killed pedestrian in 2018 pleads guilty to endangerment","slug":"backup-uber-driver-of-self-driving-car-that-killed-pedestrian-in-2018-pleads-guilty-to-endangerment","publishDate":"2023-07-29 15:05:56.399000+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-30 14:31:12.816225","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"PHOENIX — A backup driver of an autonomous car pleaded guilty to endangerment Friday in Maricopa County, Arizona, after a pedestrian was killed in 2018.
\n\n"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Tesla's Official FSD Transfer Rules Are Finally Here, It's a Doozy","slug":"tesla-s-official-fsd-transfer-rules-are-finally-here-it-s-a-doozy","publishDate":"2023-07-29 13:37:41+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-30 14:31:11.938076","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"\n\nRead more trending newsRafaela Vasquez, 49, pleaded guilty Friday, The Associated Press reported.\nThe crash occurred in March 2018 in Tempe between a self-driving car and a pedestrian named Elaine Herzberg, according to KSAZ.\nThe crash became the first deadly one involving a self-driving vehicle, according to the AP.\nThe deadly crash in 2018 was not the first crash involving a self-driving Uber vehicle.
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Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) is one of those products that help the brand make more money and secure its place in the fight for automated driving.\nBut for a brief period, it allows its customers to do something that couldn't have been done before – transfer FSD Beta onto a new Tesla.\nIt transformed the whole FSD Beta thing into an exclusive perk for which users had to qualify.\nBut after Elon Musk was asked about it, the brand started factoring in FSD Beta .\nThus, the vehicle left without FSD Beta will run only basic Autopilot after completing the transfer.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Flying Cars AIRCAR, Alef Flying Car, SkyDrive’s eVTOL and others now accepting bookings: Tech Today","slug":"flying-cars-aircar-alef-flying-car-skydrives-evtol-and-others-now-accepting-bookings-tech-today","publishDate":"2023-07-29 13:33:47+05:30","createdLocal":"2023-07-30 14:31:11.016509","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"This three-wheel Dutch flying car can switch from driving to flying in just about five minutes.\nClassified as an autogyro, PAL-V Liberty uses a rotor, powered by the car’s engine, to generate lift, and it can reach a top speed of 160 kmph on the road, and 180 kmph in the air.\nIt can fly you up to 500 km on a single tank of fuel, and has a range of 1,300 km on land.\nIf you plan to book it, check out its numerous customisations on offer Expected Price: $499,000 Available at: Pal-V.com
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"GM Plans to Bring Assisted Driving Education Directly to Consumers","slug":"gm-plans-to-bring-assisted-driving-education-directly-to-consumers","publishDate":"2023-07-29 14:03:25+05:30","createdLocal":"2023-07-30 14:31:06.901376","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"General Motors has launched “Hands Free, Eyes On,” a consumer education program to encourage consumer confidence in the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as part of GM’s larger commitment to the safe deployment of these technologies, like Super Cruise.\nTo avoid concern and confusion about the benefits of ADAS as they become more widely available, GM intends to give consumers more information so that they are informed, excited and confident in the technology.\nWith a hands-free enabled vehicle like one equipped with Super Cruise, the driver is responsible for the vehicle’s operation.\nThat means their eyes need to be on the road at all times, even when their hands are free.\nGM is committed to the safe deployment of current and future advanced driver assistance systems and believes part of this is helping consumers to understand their capabilities and how to properly use them.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"India launches 'Neerakshi' - Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection","slug":"india-launches-neerakshi-autonomous-underwater-vehicle-for-mine-detection","publishDate":"2023-07-29 22:29:33+05:30","createdLocal":"2023-07-30 14:31:05.435618","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to detect mines and a first of its kind in the country was launched here on Friday.\nAutonomous underwater vehicle 'Neerakshi'(X/PRO Defence Kolkata)The AUV named 'Neerakshi' is a collaboration of Kolkata-based warshipmaker Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and MSME entity AEPL, officials said.\n\"This can be used for a variety of functions ranging from mine detection to mine disposal to underwater survey,\" he said.\nGRSE has expressed its wish to make autonomous sea surface vehicles, a sea-based drone and look at green propulsion for ships as well as other platforms.\nThe GRSE wants to foray into all the three domains of autonomous platforms - sub-surface, surface and aerial, he said.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Revolutionizing Robotics: The Integration of Gyroscopes in Autonomous Systems","slug":"revolutionizing-robotics-the-integration-of-gyroscopes-in-autonomous-systems","publishDate":"2023-07-29 10:57:37+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-30 14:31:03.956394","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Revolutionizing Robotics: The Integration of Gyroscopes in Autonomous SystemsThe world of robotics is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to the integration of gyroscopes in autonomous systems.\nThe integration of gyroscopes in autonomous systems is a game-changer.\nThe integration of gyroscopes in autonomous systems is not without its challenges.\nIn conclusion, the integration of gyroscopes in autonomous systems is revolutionizing the field of robotics.\nDespite the challenges, the potential benefits of integrating gyroscopes in autonomous systems are immense, promising a new era of innovation and progress in robotics.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Exploring the Potential of Luminar Technologies: An Analysis of Ratings, Financial Performance, and Market Opportunities","slug":"exploring-the-potential-of-luminar-technologies-an-analysis-of-ratings-financial-performance-and-market-opportunities","publishDate":"2023-07-29 13:16:26-05:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-30 14:31:03.278093","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"These ratings indicate varying levels of positive sentiment regarding Luminar Technologies’ potential for success in the market.\nTo gain further insight into Luminar Technologies’ financial performance, we can look at its most recent earnings report released on May 9th.\nDespite this miss, Luminar Technologies generated $14.51 million in revenue for the quarter, surpassing analyst estimates of $13.23 million.\nWith its focus on sensor technologies and software for passenger cars and commercial trucks, Luminar Technologies aims to drive the advancement of autonomous vehicles.\nHowever, investors should remain vigilant given the diverse opinions expressed by research firms and closely monitor any updates regarding Luminar Technologies’ financial performance moving forward.
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