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"Since LiDAR technology is already implemented widely in devices such as autonomous cars, smartphones and robots," Huang concludes, "our method enriches their capabilities with surface property measurement at very small scales."

“Our service has matured quickly and our riders are embracing the many benefits of fully autonomous driving.”

In November 2023, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass asked state regulators to increase their scrutiny of companies that operate autonomous vehicles.

Anduril, which manufactures autonomous weapons systems, including submarine drones, has said it would use the additional investment “to increase hiring, enhance processes, upgrade tooling, increase resiliency in its supply chain and expand infrastructure.”

Nor is it unique: Australia has the greatest number of autonomous trucks and other mining equipment of any country, and other mining companies in the Pilbara also use the technology.