Technically Speaking: Second-Stage Vision Adds Needed Context to Unique Scenarios
Motional has developed a Second-Stage Vision Network that uses machine learning principles to add important context to our object classifications -- additional fine-grain classification then flows downstream improving our perception, prediction, planning, and control substacks.
Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxi to be Manufactured at New Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore
First production models of IONIQ 5 robotaxi will be manufactured at HMGICS and deployed as part of Motional’s commercial services in the U.S., starting in 2024. Hyundai Motor Group and Motional announce all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi is one of the first SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles to be certified under the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Motional Scales Autonomous Delivery Service; Adds Shake Shack as First National Merchant through Uber Eats
Motional's VP of Commercialization, Akshay Jaising, talks about what the company has learned as it grows its food delivery business and starts delivering Shake Shack orders made through Uber Eats
Technically Speaking: Improving Multi-task Agent Behavior Prediction
Motional's PredictNet approach to prediction uses machine learning principles and a multi-task learning architecture to more accurately predict the future behaviors of surrounding agents.
Motional Releases Fourth Annual Consumer Mobility Report, Looking at the Road to Autonomous Vehicle Adoption, Headwinds, and More
The report takes a deep dive into the public perception and understanding of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, including the headwinds AV companies face from the public, generational perceptions, and factors driving adoption.
Rethinking the Role of Radars as Robotaxis Mature
As AV technology advances, and the global supply chain responds to industry demand, radars could emerge as the central sensors for robotaxis, says Motional's Chief Technology Officer.
DriverlessEd Chapter 7: Outside Your Ride
When developing autonomous vehicles, nothing is more important than safety. The safety of those driving, walking, or biking near our robotaxis is just as important as the safety of the person inside the vehicle. Learn how our vehicles respond to their environment in Chapter 7 of #DriverlessEd.
DriverlessEd Chapter 6: During Your IONIQ 5 Robotaxi Ride
Chapter 6 of Motional's DriverlessEd series explores what it's like to ride in a robotaxi, and how Motional's team has designed it to feel familiar even to a first-time passenger.
DriverlessEd Chapter 5: Before Your Ride
Ensuring passenger safety is a key point in operating a robotaxi. This is why every vehicle is checked over thoroughly - inside and out -- everyday. Chapter 5 of DriverlessEd explains how a robotaxi is prepared for a day of passenger service.
Careers in High-Gear: Motional managers discuss upward climb
Motional employees share how they grew their careers within the company, from entry-level roles to leading teams building the future of mobility.
New Features Coming to Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxi
Motional's IONIQ 5 robotaxi has new passenger-friendly features that makes riding in the autonomous vehicle an even more convenient, safe, and enjoyable experience.
Technically Speaking: Closing The Loop To Travel Back And Help AVs Plan Better
Motional's latest Technically Speaking blog focuses on Planning, and how using closed-loop training will help refine the modeling AVs use to create a safe path forward quicker.
The IONIQ 5 Robotaxi: A Year In Pictures
See all of the miles traveled by Motional's IONIQ 5 robotaxi in 2022.