Chinese technology giant Baidu has rolled out the world’s first fleet of self-driving taxis over the weekend in Beijing, marking an important milestone for the autonomous driving industry.
This past weekend saw Baidu launch its autonomous taxi service, which gives residents of Beijing the opportunity to hail a self-driving taxi without anyone in the driver’s seat.
Apollo’s Go Robotaxi service saw Beijing’s Shougang Park – one of the sites of the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games – as the launchpad for its self-driving fleet of robotaxis. The company says that as many as 10 robotaxis will be operating in the Shougang Park area, ferrying passengers across the park, across eight spots, costing around $4.60 per trip.
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An earlier Holland & Knight Transportation Blog discussed the progress of new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations in California and the expected support of the Biden Administration. (See New California Regulations Pave Way for AV Progress Under Supportive Biden, Jan. 7, 2021.) As a refresher, in 2012, California enacted AV legislation (SB 1298) that authorized the operation of AVs in the state as long as they receive approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). SB 1298 also required the DMV to develop regulations for the operations of AVs on public roads.
In 2014, as a result of SB 1298, the DMV introduced AV regulations and started an AV Tester Program to allow manufacturers to test AV technology with a human driver behind the wheel (drivered AVs). Four years later, in 2018, the DMV opened a Driverless Tester Program that allows manufacturers to test AVs without a driver in the vehicle (driverless A
Futuris Company Announces Acquisition of Computer Deductions Inc.
FAIRFAX, VA / ACCESSWIRE / April 27, 2021 / Futuris Company (OTC PINK:FTRS) a consolidator of companies within the Solutions, Staffing and Technology space, is proud to announce the completion of the acquisition of Computer Deductions Inc (CDI), a software development service provider and management consultant.
Computer Deductions Inc. provides software development services to major corporations such as AT&T, DEC, IBM, NEC, Tandem, and UNISYS. The Company focuses on the design and development of large custom systems such as high-volume message switches, large database systems, and the automation of large clerical systems. Additionally, the company provides top management consulting services to produce feasibility studies, procurement documents, special studies associated with automation or communications, and assisting customer staff in the development of automated systems. Notably, CDI has developed communication li