firstminute capital’s Post

🚗 Uber Invests in Wayve, a SoftBank-Backed Self-Driving Software Firm! 🤖 Exciting news in the world of autonomous vehicles! Uber is making a significant investment in Wayve, a self-driving software company backed by SoftBank. This partnership marks a big step forward for Uber's ambition to lead in the autonomous driving space. Wayve's innovative approach focuses on developing AI-driven technology that can learn and adapt to driving in any city. By combining Uber's extensive network and Wayve's cutting-edge software, this collaboration could accelerate the deployment of self-driving cars on a global scale. The future of urban mobility is evolving rapidly, and this partnership highlights the importance of AI and self-driving technology in shaping the way we move around cities. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #Innovation #AI #Uber #Wayve #Technology #Mobility

After a long hiatus, I'm excited to share my first newsletter! 🎉 Breaking down the unexpected Waymo-Uber partnership: - Former rivals join forces in autonomous ride-hailing - Uber gets AV tech, Waymo gains massive user base - Both face risks & regulatory challenges What does this mean for the future of transportation? Check out the full analysis in my newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gQHPTKeh

Just ready for the lecture on what’s behind self-driving cars. See you’all in Napples!! Please register at: https://lnkd.in/dCwieWXU BALANCING INNOVATION AND RESPONSIBILITY: A TALE OF TWO SELF-DRIVING STRATEGIES. UBER VERSUS CRUISE On April 9th join us for a Masterclass with Antonio Cantalapiedra Asensio - CEO Tech companies (Fintech/Digital Twins/Mobility)/ Serial entrepreneur/ Business School Professor/ cofounder & CEO Optynamics (DeepTech) Masterclass Contents: 1. Introduction: • Brief history of autonomous vehicles. • The rise of major players: Highlighting Cruise and Uber X. 2. Cruise: A Cautious Approach: • Overview of Cruise’s strategy. • The significance of public apologies and halting operations: What went wrong? • Lessons learned: The importance of responsibility in innovation. 3. Uber X: Bold Moves Forward: • An overview of Uber X’s autonomous journey. • The risks and rewards of being at the forefront. • Case studies: Successful launches and the power of “In Your Face” marketing. 4. Comparative Analysis: • Benefits and pitfalls of both strategies. • Public perception: How do consumers feel about each approach? • The role of media: How news headlines shape the narrative. 5. The Road Ahead: Predictions and Considerations: • The future landscape of autonomous mobility. • How other companies can navigate between innovation and responsibility. • Addressing public concerns and ensuring safety. 6. Conclusion: • The importance of striking a balance between rapid innovation and ethical considerations.

Autonomous mobility is not a potential future scenario anymore. It is a current reality. Autonomy will make car manufacturing a lot more complex, but also grow the industry substantially. I believe cars will go from being a vehicle to move people, to a vehicle moving anything. The economic rationale to convert physical stores into mobile stores — will start making sense in the coming years, and make cars into a real estate category. When Tesla unveils their Robotaxi on Thursday, and explain how their customers will be able to earn passive income by letting their cars become part of an autonomous taxi network — the game of mobility will initiate its’ next big transformation. Autonomy is so much more than ’simply’ taking the wheel from humans, it will unleash ripple effects for most (if not all) industries. Do not underestimate autonomy. https://lnkd.in/dBrjg-ib

Autonomous teams? Oh yes, that's always a good idea, isn't it? But what means for a team to have autonomy? Step back, breathe, and get yourself out of the buzzword. Autonomous... Or you might start with what you have read about autonomous cars... you set a destination point, then relax. Easy. But you'll be keeping an eye on the road and on the dashboard, for sure. You monitor. The autopilot takes some decisions about the route (considering the traffic data, your arrival time, the battery level, etc), turning left and right, stopping when needed, accelerating when is the case (yes, battery level matters), informing when is something to be communicated, asking for decisions or why not, battery recharge, etc... So, what a team needs to be truly autonomous and not failing on that just for the sake of a shiny deck? I think you got the point, good luck :)

🌍 Uber: The Disruptor Shaping Global Transportation 🚗💨 At the forefront of innovation and convenience, Uber Technologies, Inc. has transformed how the world moves! From revolutionizing the ride-hailing industry to pushing boundaries with autonomous vehicles and electric cars, Uber continues to innovate and grow globally. 🚀 Explore in our in-depth report: 🔹 How Uber’s disruptive business model changed transportation forever 🔹 Uber’s global expansion across 70+ countries and 10,500 cities 🔹 Tech breakthroughs with AI, machine learning, and autonomous vehicles 🔹 Uber’s commitment to a sustainable future with net-zero emissions by 2040 🔹 The impact of Uber on the gig economy and local businesses Ready to dive deep into how Uber is reshaping the world? 🌍🚘 Click the link to read the full report and join the conversation! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dMikHrt7 #Uber #TechInnovation #Transportation #Sustainability #GigEconomy #BusinessGrowth #HGWReview #GlobalImpact #FutureOfTransport

Only the informed know... Do you remember this Google joke from 7 years ago? Although I was only 14 at the time, I was already interested in the world of technology, and I didn't overlook this either. Up to a certain point, as a little boy, I even thought it was true. Currently, from a theoretical standpoint, I can imagine that such a service of autonomous bicycles could work, but from a practical perspective, I don't see it as realistic because even autonomous cars are still in the early stages, so I can't imagine something like an autonomous bicycle being a safe part of transportation yet. But dreams and visions are a beautiful thing, so I hope we'll someday witness it. What do you think about such a technological phenomenon? Leave me your opinion in the comments. See Ya

Whether it’s working with forward-thinking automakers, trailblazers in Mobility-as-a-Service or champions of accessibility, our tech partnerships are driving a transformative shift in mobility. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomous transportation.

I've long been a fan of Waymo and their approach which combines incredible technology and a safety first mentality. I was happy to see this piece in Fast Company https://lnkd.in/eAZrafrN "Waymo One ranks among AI’s more remarkable real-world accomplishments. If you get a chance to ride in one, seize it—and see if it doesn’t leave you at least slightly more optimistic about the whole idea." There are important parallels for technology in healthcare. In spite of a regulated, high risk and chaotic environment we have seen incredible progress in self driving cars over the last decade. With caveats, this could serve as a roadmap for innovation in healthcare, applying technologies in a persistent, iterative and safe way to improve health outcomes.

"The Alphabet Inc. unit, which operates its commercial ride service in three major cities and is adding a fourth, is starting to generate significant revenue. But safety concerns persist." This article declares Waymo the winner in the robotaxi game. Waymo has so far avoided high-profile mishaps, such as those that caused big problems for Cruise and before them Uber ATG. I provide some safety context for the article: “Waymo has made impressive progress in scaling up operations,” said Philip Koopman, an autonomous vehicle safety researcher and associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University. “Some had previously criticized their ramp-up for being slower than other companies, but they are looking a lot smarter these days for having done that.” "Still, the company has more work to do. “We've seen some recent incidents – for example, a utility pole crash – and an investigation from NHTSA. I hope those aren’t signs they’ve started scaling up faster than they should due to funding pressure,” Koopman said. “Safety still remains the biggest question.” Also describes a poor outlook for Tesla robotaxi technology (which I agree with, but did not contribute to). Worth a read of that part of the article for yourself. https://lnkd.in/e-dgzcKb (paywall; I don't have gift link to this one) Nice article by Alan Ohnsman