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GM’s Cruise Loses Its Self-Driving License in San Francisco After a Robotaxi Dragged a Person

Wired · 1y ago

GM’s Cruise Loses Its Self-Driving License in San Francisco After a Robotaxi Dragged a Person

The state of California has suspended General Motors' subsidiary Cruise's autonomous vehicles in San Francisco after an incident involving a collision with a human-driven vehicle, resulting in a pedestrian being dragged by the driverless car. California's Department of Motor Vehicles has deemed the vehicles "not safe for public operation," citing the company's misrepresentation of safety information. Cruise will need to make changes to regain its permits. The suspension has no specified end date, but Cruise is still allowed to operate with human safety drivers.

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GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief

Reuters · 1y ago

GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief

General Motors' Cruise, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has appointed Steve Kenner as its Chief Safety Officer. With extensive experience in the auto and tech industries, Kenner will be responsible for overseeing Cruise's safety management systems and operations. This appointment comes after a critical incident involving a self-driving Cruise vehicle in San Francisco, resulting in the suspension of the company's driverless testing license. Kenner's role will be crucial in rebuilding trust, ensuring road safety, and establishing public confidence in the autonomous vehicle industry.

How GM's Cruise robotaxi tech failures led it to drag pedestrian 20 feet

Reuters · 1y ago

How GM's Cruise robotaxi tech failures led it to drag pedestrian 20 feet

A technical analysis commissioned by General Motors (GM) revealed that a self-driving Cruise robotaxi that struck and dragged a pedestrian in October suffered from several technical errors that worsened the situation after the collision. The errors include failing to detect the woman's location, inaccurate detection of the impact, and an error in determining the car's own location. The report emphasized that a human driver would have reacted differently after the incident and Cruise has since updated its software to address the issues. The incident has prompted investigations by multiple entities, including the Justice Department.

Kyle Vogt, CEO of Robotaxi Developer Cruise, Resigns As Questions Linger Over Grisly Crash

Wired · 1y ago

Kyle Vogt, CEO of Robotaxi Developer Cruise, Resigns As Questions Linger Over Grisly Crash

Kyle Vogt, the CEO of Cruise, a self-driving car developer, has resigned following the suspension of its robotaxi service permit by state regulators. The suspension came after a pedestrian was struck and dragged by one of Cruise's driverless vehicles. Vogt's departure comes as the company faces criticism for its aggressive approach to self-driving technology. Cruise's vice president of engineering, Mo Elshenawy, will take over as president and CTO, while GM's executive vice president of legal and policy, Craig Glidden, will serve as president of the unit.

GM's Cruise robotaxis are back in Phoenix — but people are driving them

TechCrunch · 1y ago

GM's Cruise robotaxis are back in Phoenix — but people are driving them

General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle subsidiary is relaunching robotaxi operations in Phoenix, Arizona after a five-month pause. The vehicles will operate in manual mode as Cruise continues to refine its mapping and road information gathering processes. The move comes after a period of controversy for Cruise, including a high-profile incident involving a pedestrian in San Francisco and ongoing technical malfunctions. Cruise's new strategy appears to focus on a more cautious and supervised approach to autonomous driving, with an emphasis on safety and transparent incident response.

GM reduces spending on Robotaxi unit cruise, in setback for driverless cars

Wired · 1y ago

GM reduces spending on Robotaxi unit cruise, in setback for driverless cars

General Motors (GM) plans to reduce spending in its self-driving car unit Cruise after a recent accident involving a pedestrian. The incident led to the retraction of Cruise's operating permit for driverless cars in San Francisco. GM's CEO, Mary Barra, stated that the company aims to be more cautious in the expansion of Cruise after operations resume. The focus will now be on safety, transparency, and accountability to regain trust with regulators and the communities where Cruise operates. Cruise has already recalled all of its driverless vehicles and suspended services in Austin and Phoenix.

Massive layoffs hit troubled Robotaxi developer Cruise

Wired · 1y ago

Massive layoffs hit troubled Robotaxi developer Cruise

General Motors' self-driving development subsidiary, Cruise, announced that it will lay off about 900 employees, almost a quarter of its workforce. The layoffs are part of a restructuring plan to narrow the focus of its robotaxi unit on commercialization. Instead of expanding its commercial robotaxi service to multiple US cities, Cruise will relaunch its paused service in just one city. This comes after a series of setbacks, including a crash and suspension of operations by California regulators. General Motors has spent billions on Cruise since 2017.

Alphabet says Waymo may offer robotaxis for personal ownership in future

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Alphabet says Waymo may offer robotaxis for personal ownership in future

Alphabet's CEO Sundar Pichai suggested that Waymo's self-driving taxis might become available for personal ownership eventually. Currently, Waymo operates 700 vehicles, including 300 in San Francisco, collecting fares with its autonomous fleet. Unlike Waymo's costly sensor-based system, Tesla's self-driving technology relies solely on cameras and AI to keep costs lower. Tesla plans to launch robotaxi services across several U.S. states this year. Meanwhile, Waymo focuses on growth through partnerships with firms like Uber and automakers including Hyundai.

GM's Cruise to resume robotaxi tests on city roads in coming weeks, Bloomberg reports

Reuters · 1y ago

GM's Cruise to resume robotaxi tests on city roads in coming weeks, Bloomberg reports

General Motors' self-driving car unit, Cruise, is planning to resume testing its robotaxis on public roads with safety drivers in Houston and Dallas after suspending operations in October. The company aims to rebuild trust with regulators and the public before relaunching its service. Cruise is currently meeting with officials in select markets to gather information and provide updates. The move comes as labor unions and lawmakers call for stricter regulation of autonomous vehicles following recent accidents involving self-driving taxis. The US Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission are also investigating a specific accident involving Cruise's robotaxi in October.

Tesla hires former Cruise executive as AI director: Report - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Tesla hires former Cruise executive as AI director: Report - The Economic Times

Tesla has hired Henry Kuang, former head of autonomy at General Motors' Cruise, as its AI director to enhance its robotaxi operations in the U.S. This appointment comes amidst several high-profile departures, including senior executives. Kuang's specific role is unclear, as Ashok Elluswamy continues leading Tesla's self-driving efforts. Tesla is undergoing restructuring, focusing on AI-driven self-driving tech and robotics, with plans to expand Model Y robotaxis after launching them in Austin, Texas.

Protestors Rally at Cruise HQ in San Francisco

Robots · 1y ago

Protestors Rally at Cruise HQ in San Francisco

Protesters gathered outside Cruise's headquarters in San Francisco after reports that one of its robotaxis blocked an ambulance, allegedly leading to a patient's death. The incident, which occurred on August 14, sparked controversy and concerns about the expansion of robotaxi services in the city. Cruise denies allegations, presenting video evidence that largely supports their claim that the ambulance was able to navigate past the Cruise vehicle without significant obstruction. Nonetheless, this incident has raised questions about the safety and impact of autonomous vehicles in urban environments.

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