Uber is deploying its own self-driving cars again, just not as robotaxis
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Uber has reintroduced its autonomous vehicles to the streets as part of its new Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Lab initiative. This project aims to gather data for its numerous robotaxi partners. The vehicles will be equipped with standard self-driving technology, including cameras, lidar, and radar. However, these cars will not be functioning as fully operational robotaxis during this phase. The decision to restart testing comes as part of Uber's strategy to enhance its data collection capabilities and improve the performance of its autonomous driving systems. The initiative is expected to contribute to the development of safer and more efficient self-driving technology in the future.
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Uber is deploying its own self-driving cars again, just not as robotaxis
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