This self-driving billboard and vending machine is so dystopian
If San Francisco’s robot security guards faced backlash for simply standing around, an autonomous tech company’s latest self-driving idea doesn’t stand a chance. This week PerceptIn, a Chinese robotics company with Silicon Valley offices, introduced the DragonFly Intelligent Advertising Vehicle, a self-driving vending machine and mobile advertising unit. It’s effectively a robotic billboard that takes […]
VW embarks on $50 billion electrification plan
Volkswagen plans to spend 44 billion euros ($50 billion) on electric cars, autonomous driving and new mobility services by 2023 and explore closer cooperation with Ford, the German company said on Friday.
BlackBerry to buy cybersecurity firm Cylance for $1.4 billion
BlackBerry Ltd said on Friday it will acquire Cylance, an artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company, for $1.4 billion in cash to help expand its QNX unit that makes software for next-generation autonomous cars.
Ford CEO open to investors in autonomous vehicles but cautious on VW
Ford Motor Co Chief Executive Jim Hackett told Reuters the automaker is open to investment by automakers and others in its autonomous vehicle business, but cautioned that expanding partnerships with German automaker Volkswagen AG is a “delicate dance.”
Ford, Walmart to collaborate on designing automated-vehicle delivery
Ford Motor Co , Walmart Inc and delivery service Postmates Inc will collaborate to design a service for delivering groceries and other goods to Walmart customers that could someday use autonomous vehicles, the companies said on Wednesday.
Ford, Walmart collaborate to design automated-vehicle delivery
Ford Motor Co, Walmart Inc and delivery service Postmates Inc will collaborate to design a service for delivering groceries and other goods to Walmart customers that could someday use autonomous vehicles, the companies said on Wednesday.
Ford Faces Political Risks With Baidu, But It Could Go American
InvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Ford is taking a political risk in linking publicly with Baidu on autonomous car technology, as the Trump trade war heats up. The post Ford Faces Political Risks With Baidu, But It Could Go American appeared first on InvestorPlace.
3 Large-Cap Self-Driving Car Stocks to Ride the Driverless Craze
InvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The driverless car revolution is coming. Buying self-driving car stocks now will get you in on the ground floor of a powerful future theme. The post 3 Large-Cap Self-Driving Car Stocks to Ride the Driverless Craze appeared first on InvestorPlace.
Uber seeks OK to resume self-driving tests in Pennsylvania
Uber Technologies Inc said Friday it has asked Pennsylvania for permission to resume self-driving car testing on public roads and has improved the autonomous vehicle software, more than seven months after the company suspended testing after a deadly crash in Arizona.
DealBook Conference Live Updates: G.M.’s Autonomous Ride-Sharing Service ‘on Track’ for 2019
At the DealBook conference today in New York City, America’s most important business leaders provide insights on how to navigate the challenges ahead.