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No More “Robotaxi” – The Future is Shared Autonomous Mobility System (SAMS) The term robotaxi was born in the US, where car ownership is a given. But in many parts of the world, people are imagining a future with fewer cars—favoring public transportation, bicycles, and soft mobility. The name “robotaxi” expresses for many a high financial and environmental costs transportation system for happy few. This perception could hinder the adoption of shared autonomous mobility in these regions. If we continue using the term “robotaxi,” many parts of the world may hesitate to embrace new mobility solutions based on selfdriving technology and fall behind in the smart mobility revolution—a critical battle for the economy, the environment, and our quality of life. People often express fears about cheap robotaxis invading our cities, causing pollution, and worsening traffic. But that’s not the future of mobility we should be aiming for. Shared Autonomous Mobility Systems (SAMS) won’t compete with public transportation—they’ll complement it in an integrated system. SAMS will replace public transport only where it’s inefficient and enhance it where it’s needed most: offering secure, door-to-door rides at night or last-mile shuttles to help you catch your train on time for example. Just as the first cars resembled horse carriages where the horse had been replaced by an engine, robotaxis still look like the cars we own today—designed with outdated requirements. It’s time to imagine entirely new forms: SAMshuttles, SAMvans, SAMbuses, SAMcabs, SAMpods, SAMdrones, SAMtrucks even SAMoffices and SAMgyms each taylored in cost, efficiency and service with the best experience in mind. These systems will offer clean, affordable, useful and enjoyable mobility, freeing space, positively transforming our cities and daily lives. If AI had come before the internal combustion engine, no one would own a car. Let’s create a future with zero carbon, zero accidents, inclusive transportation that enhances our lives. It’s time to forget the word "robotaxi" and embrace SAMS—locally optimized, sustainable mobility for all. #SAMS #autonomousmobility #Selfdriving #zerocarbon

Very insightful SAMS (Shared Autonomous Mobility System) Vision by Guillaume Geroundeau. The key question is how the industry will transform itself, and timely, to adapt to this disruptive change. In an industry used to talk about Value Chain, I believe that it will need to focus on Value Network and identify where relevance for each stakeholder will be - competencies and skills will need to be integrated and not always embedded, for scale and competitiveness. Managing the transition will require boldness and significant cultural adjustments, particularly amongst well established and successful businesses. Fascinating times ahead.

I am finding it hard work innovating at the intersection of autonomous vehicles and hospitality/tourism. Tourism folk don't get that in a few years you are more likely to get into an autonomous vehicle with your family (e.g. a robotaxi) for a wine tour than you are to get into a tour bus with 30 other people. As a product innovation (rather than a retail / distribution innovation) this is super complex transition for the travel industry, one the sector is ill prepared for. Autonomous vehicle mobility platforms don't get (or are not showing their hands at least) that when you have 2 or more robotaxi services available in a destination, its not good enough to market "robotaxi vs other local mobility solutions" like they beginning to do now, they have to differentiate robotaxi platform vs robotaxi platform. Integrated tourism & hospitality services are one of the ways of delivering this consumer facing differentiation. Looking forward (for second year now) judging the annual autonomous vehicle industry awards https://lnkd.in/e3xx-6u2 Thank you Neil Kennett Melody Kennett for inviting me again!

🚗🌟 Exciting News for Drivers! 🌟🚗 Introducing the latest innovation in the automotive industry - autonomous parking systems! 🤖🅿️ This cutting-edge technology allows vehicles to park themselves with precision and ease, revolutionizing the everyday driving experience. 🚙💨 Imagine never having to stress about finding a parking spot or navigating tight spaces again - thanks to this innovation, it's now a reality. 🎉 Key Benefits for Everyday Drivers: - Say goodbye to the frustration of circling around parking lots - autonomous parking systems take the hassle out of parking, saving you time and reducing stress levels. 🕰️😌 - Enjoy greater convenience and peace of mind knowing that your vehicle can park itself safely and accurately, even in challenging environments. 🤗🅿️ - Experience a glimpse into the future of transportation, where advanced technology enhances our driving experience and opens up new possibilities for efficient and streamlined travel. 🌟🚗🔮 The impact of autonomous parking systems is not just limited to individual drivers, but extends to the broader landscape of urban mobility and smart city initiatives. 🏙️🚗 By optimizing parking efficiency and reducing congestion, this innovation paves the way for a more sustainable and interconnected transportation ecosystem. 🌐🌱 Embrace the future of driving with autonomous parking systems - revolutionizing the way we park and setting new standards for automotive innovation. 🚀🅿️🔝

Testing new tech! Ever since I saw a post by my friend Jon McNeill who is leading the charge on EV, I was waiting for an opportunity to try autonomous tech. Got that in Phoenix today and took a 50mins ride and was blown away. There are uses cases which can be expanded with this like late night rides or perhaps short distance intra city rides which can compete with short flights or trains. I didn’t miss a single step in being able to get into the car other than car tracking possibly being more clear on Uber/lyft on arrival. The car handles very very well. I firmly believe the scope of autonomous tech when combined with greener EV could completely rewrite how we work and move. As a sign of adoption, other drivers in Phoenix didn’t seem to bat an eyelid when this car passed so think the shape and colors of this jaguar are well known here. Realize new tech like this can be scary for many and we are dealing with a lot of tech change but change is the only constant and paradigm shifts happen as long as they improve experiences substantially. This one in my opinion may be inevitable.

Self-driving cars once seemed beyond the realm of possibility, but they are now being piloted on city streets. Now another mobility innovation has emerged that could accelerate and complement autonomy: remote driving. Read more: https://mck.co/40JUebo

Tesla’s Robotaxi is designed to revolutionize urban mobility by offering a fully autonomous ride-hailing service. Users can summon a Robotaxi through an app for errands, commuting, or any other transport need. The autonomous system eliminates the need for a driver, making transportation more efficient, affordable, and accessible. Robotaxi represents a significant step toward reducing the environmental impact of traditional vehicles, with Tesla envisioning a world where personal car ownership becomes optional, reducing traffic congestion and emissionsTesla’s Robotaxi is designed to revolutionize urban mobility by offering a fully autonomous ride-hailing service. Users can summon a Robotaxi through an app for errands, commuting, or any other transport need. The autonomous system eliminates the need for a driver, making transportation more efficient, affordable, and accessible. Robotaxi represents a significant step toward reducing the environmental impact of traditional vehicles, with Tesla envisioning a world where personal car ownership becomes optional, reducing traffic congestion and emissions

The future of mobility in Hamburg: the ALIKE project brings autonomous on-demand shuttles on the streets as part of Level 4 (highly automated driving)! 🚐🌍 Together with partners such as MOIA, HOLON and Volkswagen, the Hanseatic city is developing an innovative addition to public transport. These fully electric and barrier-free shuttles can be easily booked via an app and offer a flexible, sustainable mobility solution. The aim of the project is to test autonomous journeys, relieve the burden on conventional transport and create an attractive alternative to the car. Funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport with 26 million euros, the test phase will start as early as mid-2025, demonstrating how Hamburg can achieve a modern mobility transition - safely, conveniently and efficiently. This model project could serve as a blueprint for other cities. It is another important step towards bringing autonomous driving from theory to practice and increasing the acceptance of autonomous driving services. On the way to a new era of mobility! 🚀 #gskstockmann #mobility #autonomousdriving #deeptech #lawandmobility

$600 Billion Invested in ACES Mobility: Is It a Lot? Where Are We, and What’s the Goal? Over the past 13 years, ~$600 billion has been invested in ACES mobility technologies (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, and Smar/Shared mobility). Key questions: ❓ Is this a lot of money? ❓ Where are we on the journey? ❓ What’s the goal, or is the journey itself the goal? Break down of the investment: 👉 Autonomous ($156B): 90% of accidents are due to human error. AV tech aims to reduce driving errors, but replacing professional drivers (like taxi/truck drivers) isn’t the main goal—it’s more about cost-efficiency than safety. 👉 Connectivity ($77B): Limited investment now, will surge as connected vehicles increase. Infotainment currently valuable in traffic-heavy environments. 👉 Electrification ($215B): ~30% of energy use, 20% of GHG emissions. A key focus for decarbonization. 👉 Shared/Smart Mobility ($129B): Ride-hailing leads, on-demand services crucial. Micromobility and MaaS have growth potential, reinforcing the need for Mobility Data Spaces. Where Are We Now? Some sectors, like electrification and e-hailing, are on more solid footing with established business models. EVs are getting widely adopted, and shared services are generating revenue. However, autonomous driving and connectivity still require large-scale deployment, integration, and refinement. The elements are interconnected. Full connectivity isn’t a priority yet because we don’t have enough connected, autonomous vehicles on the road. The complexity and investment required for autonomous driving are immense as we are designing cars to navigate mixed traffic—with human drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. But what if the future of mobility reduces the number of players on the road? In a shared mobility model, fewer cars mean reduced complexity and less data processing, which would change the game for autonomy, connectivity and safety. A Comparable Investment $600 billion has been invested into ACES, and assuming we’re halfway, we might need another $600 billion in the next decade, bringing the total to $1.0–$1.2 trillion. But let’s put this into perspective: in Europe alone, there are 275 million passenger cars. If each has a used value of $10,000, the parked value adds up to $2.75 trillion—nearly five times the current investment into ACES. And these cars are parked 95% of the time! What’s the Goal? • ACES is about upgrading vehicle tech; maintain OEM margins? • To cut driver cost with robotaxies? • Infotainment is to survive in congjections? • Are the UBER and likes just about the convenience of the mobile app? or there is more behind it?    🇫🇷 Why are we holding onto the equivalent of France’s annual GDP in idle assets? There is a reason for this, and understanding it might help us better comprehend the value of car ownership and the future we’re building. #cybersecurity #maas #adas #automotive #autonomousvehicles #smartmobility #smartcity

The future of remote-driving services 🚗 McKinsey & Company conducted the survey to check the preference for #remotedriving and #autonomousmobility. About 70 percent of premium car owners and 55 percent of volume car owners say they would consider using remote-driving services. Read the full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/g-ZmH2iQ