This robotic backpack follows its leader wherever you may wanderThe Gitamini can tote up to 20 pounds of cargo up to 21 miles.By A. Tarantola, 09.22.2021
Tesla cars will soon talk to pedestriansYou don't have to open a window to talk to the outside world.By J. Fingas, 01.12.2020
This 'O-29' hum is the sound of Ford's new hybrid SUVsThey're designed to be as sweet as they are safe.By J. Fingas, 11.12.2019
Lexus makes camera and radar safety features standard for 2020 carsPre-collision braking and dynamic cruise control are some of the additions.By J. Fingas, 06.19.2019
Uber reportedly reduced the number of sensors on its autonomous carsLess LiDAR can result in a blind zone, which may have contributed to the fatal accident in Arizona.By R. LeFebvre, 03.28.2018
Waymo patents cars that soften to safeguard pedestriansSelf-driving cars could loosen up if they collide with humans.By J. Fingas, 08.13.2017
South Korea hopes traffic signs will cut phone distractionsSeoul wants you to keep your eyes on the path ahead.By J. Fingas, 06.26.2016
Australia puts traffic lights in the ground to alert phone addictsNew South Wales is worried a car will hit you while you're checking Facebook.By J. Fingas, 06.01.2016
ICYMI: Robot news round-up, 3D hand scanner and moreiRobot is over its military phase.By K. Davis, 02.09.2016
Smart car algorithm sees pedestrians as well as you canAI could spot people crossing the street in virtual real-time, with few mistakes.By J. Fingas, 02.08.2016
Volvo revamps its pedestrian detection system to automatically brake for cyclists (video)By A. Santos, 03.06.2013
Panasonic details radar-based technology that can detect collisions in low lightBy D. Wollman, 04.27.2012
Student's push to make Raleigh more walkable relies on homemade signs and QR codesBy J. Hidalgo, 04.13.2012
Toyota demos Prius' proximity notification system, touts 'futuristic' purr (video)By A. Toor, 09.23.2011
Vection Field controls traffic at SIGGRAPH, fictional cities from the future (video)By D. Murph, 08.12.2011