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 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.
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Didi AI chief to step down as platform looks to spur growth
Didi has streamlined its focus on revenue growth and efficiency, while scaling back its bets on non-core projects such as AI Labs.
Posted inOn the Cusp
WeRide robotaxis now available on Alibaba’s mapping service
Robotaxis are coming into regular use as China’s leading maps app offers Weride AV hailing in Guangzhou.
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 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.
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Getting AV technology domestication right means standing up to bullies
Chinese researchers have discovered a new kind of technology domestication problem: humans on the street are learning that they can bully the machines.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Nio names new head of self-driving unit
The change comes as Nio works to catch up with peers in the self-driving car race after securing $1 billion in funding from the Chinese government.
