AutoX to Use the 'Eyeonic Vision Sensor' from California-based SiLC Technologies for its Robotaxi Fleet in China

Autonomous technology developer AutoX, which is rolling out a robotaxi service in China using a fleet of level-4 self-driving vehicles, has selected an advanced vision sensor developed by California-based Silicon photonics developer SiLC Technologies. The company's Eyeonic Vision Sensors were first announced in Dec 2021 and improve the perception of traditional lidar, providing much more depth perception and instantaneous velocity of objects.

Eric Walz2023-01-01 10:30 PT

Autonomous Driving Technology Developer AutoX Unveils its 'Robotaxi Assembly Line' in China

Autonomous driving technology developer AutoX has unveiled its robotaxi assembly line in China, where it plans to produce thousands of self-driving vehicles for autonomous mobility services in China. The robotaxis are being built using Chrysler Pacifica minivans from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which is the same vehicle being used by Waymo in the U.S. for its autonomous ride-hailing service.

Eric Walz2022-01-28 14:30 PT

Robotaxi Startup AutoX is Now Picking Up Passengers in its Autonomous Vehicles Without Safety Drivers

​Autonomous driving developer AutoX has launched its robotaxi service in China and the vehicles will be entirely driverless with no safety driver onboard, the company announced on Thursday. AutoX is one of the first companies to operate its ride-hailing fleet on public roads without drivers onboard. The AutoX fleet is made up of modified Chrysler Pacifica minivans.

Eric Walz2021-01-09 13:15 PT

Autonomous Driving Developer AutoX Expanding its Robotaxi Testing to 4 New Cities in China

Chinese autonomous driving startup AutoX said it is getting ready to expand in four more cities and will soon test its robotaxi technology with the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. The company is also in talks with prospective investors to fund the expansion and development of its autonomous ride-hailing service, Chief Executive Xiao Jianxiong said.

Eric Walz2020-12-09 09:50 PT

Autonomous Driving Startup AutoX Announces the Public Launch of its Robo-taxi Service in China

Self-driving technology developer AutoX, a company with a mission of “democratizing autonomy”, launched its robotaxi service in China on Monday in one of the first commercial launches of its kind.

Eric Walz2020-09-23 12:15 PT

Self-Driving Startup AutoX Deploys its Robotaxis in Shanghai

Self-driving startup AutoX announced today that its autonomous robotaxis are now available on Alibaba's AutoNavi navigation app, which is one of the most popular navigation services in China. Users can either request a regular car with a driver like an Uber, or a self-driving robotaxi from AutoX.

Eric Walz2020-06-03 14:30 PT

Self-driving Startup AutoX Applies for a Permit to Test its Vehicles Without a Human Backup Driver in California

Autonomous driving startup AutoX is looking to join Waymo as one of the only two companies granted a permit by the state of California to test self-driving vehicles on public roads without a backup safety driver.

Eric Walz2020-01-11 15:00 PT

AutoX Launching Autonomous Grocery Delivery Service in California

A San Jose startup is ready to launch its first driverless cars on public streets. The cars will be carrying produce instead of people. AutoX, a developer of autonomous driving technology, is launching a grocery delivery pilot in San Jose, California.

Eric Walz2018-10-03 10:00 PT