Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch

Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch

Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi” in reference to its vehicles has been refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for being too generic, according to a new filing. Another application by Tesla to trademark the term “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-hailing service is still under examination by the office. In addition, applications…

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#Waymo robotaxis are coming to Tokyo in 2025

#Waymo robotaxis are coming to Tokyo in 2025

Waymo will begin testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo in early 2025, the first time the Alphabet company’s robotaxis have driven on public roads outside the U.S. The move to Japan is part of Waymo’s “road trips,” a development program that involves bringing its technology to a variety of cities and testing it —…

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Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service

#A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in a roundabout loop

Roundabouts. They trapped Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s European Vacation and now they’ve tripped up a Waymo robotaxi. A video is circulating on social media showing a Waymo robotaxi going round and round on a roundabout — as if it is stuck in a loop. A Waymo spokesperson told TechCrunch there were no passengers onboard…

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#Never Drive Again: Tesla’s ,000 Cybercab and Futuristic Robovan Set to Revolutionize Urban Transportation

#Never Drive Again: Tesla’s $30,000 Cybercab and Futuristic Robovan Set to Revolutionize Urban Transportation

Tesla’s Cybercab and Robovan challenge traditional vehicle design concepts and redefine what transportation means in an urban setting. Both vehicles introduce significant technological changes, such as the removal of charging ports in favor of inductive charging pads for a seamless, wireless charging experience. The goal is to push beyond what we expect from public and…

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