Source: The Information
Summary
The Silicon Valley autonomous vehicle (AV) startup, which has received significant funding, has not yet begun driverless testing on public roads, according to a report. The company, which has been working on its technology for several years, has only conducted testing with human safety drivers behind the wheel. The delay in starting driverless testing may indicate that the company is taking a more cautious approach to development.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Another highly-funded AV startup is taking its sweet time to get to actual driverless testing. The company’s cautious approach might be a sign of prudence or a lack of breakthroughs. Either way, it’s a reminder that autonomy is hard. And that “soon” is a relative term in Silicon Valley.
Author: Evan Null
