Previously farfetched unmanned technologies are finding real use cases as China adapts to all-remote life. Some will stay with us.
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JD completes first unmanned delivery for coronavirus aid in Wuhan
The coronavirus outbreak may be a turning point for unmanned delivery applications in China, which have remained limited despite widespread attention.
Posted inUp and Comers
Robotruck firm Tusimple seeks IPO valuation of up to $7 billion
If Tusimple does successfully go public in the US, it would be the first self-driving company in the world to do so on a major financial market.
Posted inUp and Comers
Self-driving startup WeRide raised $200 million in Series B1
WeRide, the first testing fully driverless cars on Chinese open roads, is also promising a fully hands-free minibus.
Posted inUp and Comers
AV funding picks up in first half of May
The recent AV deals reveal a modest recovery of investors’ confidence around self-driving companies.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
More than 100,000 riders have used Baidu robotaxis
Accelerating passenger numbers for the Baidu self-driving pilot underscore China’s growing efforts to win the global autonomous vehicle race.
Posted inOn the Cusp
Pony.ai launches self-driving delivery service in California
Pony.ai has partnered with Yamibuy, an e-commerce platform that exclusively sells Asian products, to deliver in Irvine, California.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Changan to mass produce China’s first L3 self-driving car
The Changan flagship sedan is said to be China’s first mass-produced self-driving vehicle with Level 3 hardware.
Posted inEvents
Pony.ai to test self-driving cars in Shanghai
Pony.ai will work with city regulators to deploy a self-driving fleet for test drives on public roads in Shanghai’s northwestern Jiading district.
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Robotruck firm Tusimple looks to raise $250 million
Tusimple is looking to raise a pre-IPO round to support efforts to operate without safety drivers on its self-driving rigs as early as 2021.
