Hackaday Links: March 5, 2023

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Well, we guess it had to happen eventually — Ford is putting plans in place to make its vehicles capable of self-repossession. At least it seems so from a patent …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: March 5, 2023

Zoox autonomous e-shuttle begins operating on public roads in California

Amazon-owned robotaxi developer Zoox has announced the deployment on open public roads of its purpose-built bi-directional autonomous people mover. Able to carry up to four passengers, the fully self-driving vehicle is being put to work shuttling the c… Continue reading Zoox autonomous e-shuttle begins operating on public roads in California

Simple automotive collision-avoidance sensor inspired by insect brains

Self-driving cars typically use radar or LiDAR technology to avoid collisions with other vehicles. Scientists have now created a much simpler insect-inspired system that could serve the same purpose more efficiently – at night, that is.Continue Reading… Continue reading Simple automotive collision-avoidance sensor inspired by insect brains

Semi-autonomous long-range electric hydrofoil plots course to the future

Conceived to be the “boat of the future,” the all-new Navier 30 adds a little length over the Navier 27 concept that preceded it while remaining true to the vessel’s ambitious high-tech approach. It will deliver nearly double the all-electric range of … Continue reading Semi-autonomous long-range electric hydrofoil plots course to the future

Automate the Freight: The Convenience Store That Comes to Your Door

For as popular as they became during the COVID-19 lockdowns, grocery delivery services like InstaCart rely on a basic assumption to work: that customers know exactly what they want when …read more Continue reading Automate the Freight: The Convenience Store That Comes to Your Door