Autonomous Driving

Today's Stories

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   Teleoperated Humans: why AI hits desk work first

   In 'Teleoperated Humans,' the author argues AI changes computer work fast — comparing Claude Code's effect on programming and models like Astra on spreadsheets — while non-computer work lags. The author attributes slower-than-expected AI disruption to a split over how much AI can touch non-computer work, not to limits in computer-based tasks.

   The author points to driving as the hard case — an unconstrained real-time control problem where software cannot always stop safely, so AI guiding a human driver is impractical.

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   Hyundai puts Data Flywheel into full operation, sets 2028-2029 self-driving roadmap

   At its HMG Autonomous Driving Media Day, Hyundai Motor Group said its Data Flywheel is in full operation and set targets for NVIDIA-based Level 2+ production in H1 2028. The group is pursuing a dual-track strategy, advancing NVIDIA-based Level 2+ and Level 2++ vehicles while also developing proprietary Atria AI for Level 2++ vehicles in H2 2029.

   A real-world Level 4 pilot is set to launch in Gwangju by year-end with Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; 42dot's VLA model validation and on-road testing run through early next year.

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   US Army taps TERN for $11.26 million AI navigation deal

   Defense tech company TERN announced an $11.26 million contract with the US Army to deploy its AI-based Independently Derived Positioning System and Vehicle Health & Maintenance System on Army vehicles. The systems operate completely offline without GPS or external connections, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by GPS jamming in recent conflicts such as Russia's war in Ukraine and the US war against Iran.

   TERN says the contract represents 'the Army's most significant investment in this type of technology to date,' and the company is also working on deploying its systems on drones, specifically uncrewed ground vehicles.

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   ASI's Mel Torrie to map outdoor autonomy roadmap at RoboBusiness

   Mel Torrie, founder and CEO of Autonomous Solutions Inc., will lead a RoboBusiness session titled "Designing the Robotics Ecosystem for Outdoor Autonomy," arguing autonomous vehicles and advanced robotics will revolutionize field deployments. Today's autonomous vehicle fleets already improve worker safety and operational efficiency in remote or rugged locations, but Torrie says the next 10 years will bring a massive leap forward in field robotics.

   The talk promises a strategic roadmap for a unified, cooperative ecosystem where robots work alongside autonomous vehicles, hinging on whether developers design vehicles to support that integration.

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   CoreWeave launches Physical AI Field Engineering service

   CoreWeave Inc. launched Physical AI Field Engineering, a service pairing its specialized engineers with customer teams to train models on the customer's own data. It says it has had more than 100 engagements with early adopters. The service aims at a talent gap the company describes in industries such as aerospace, where domain engineers and AI developers rarely share the same physics background. CoreWeave says the approach can cut testing times by between 17% and 35%.

   Early results are the test, not the pitch. CoreWeave says work for Nissan Motor Co. on archived test data cut physical testing times by 17%, and an unnamed automaker completed a key engine calibration step in 24 hours instead of three months.

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   Is Renesas Undervalued on Autonomous Driving AI Deal?

   The article raises the question of whether Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) looks undervalued given its autonomous driving AI partnership, without yet announcing a conclusion. This framing suggests the partnership could reshape how the company's valuation is judged, potentially positioning it as a bargain relative to peers in the automotive chip space.

   The answer hinges on whether the market begins pricing in the partnership as a growth driver. Investors should watch for further details or financial figures from Renesas or its AI partner.