Staying in Pittsburgh: Motional employees enjoy high-tech boom in their hometown
Motional is part of Pittsburgh’s growing high tech ecosystem, which is providing opportunities for talented innovators to plant their roots in the region, instead of moving away.
Keeping Focus: Motional’s Robotaxis Block Out Las Vegas Distractions
Motional’s all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxis are trained to ignore all the lights and sights that make Las Vegas a memorable experience. and instead focus solely on safely navigating through the complex driving environment.
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
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.
Technically Speaking: Using Machine Learning to Map Roadways Faster
Motional's latest Technically Speaking blog explains how we're using machine learning to speed up the process of mapping public roadways prior to launching commercial passenger service.
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.
Minds of Motional: Liliana Salinas
Liliana Salinas, Senior Systems Engineer, talks about what she loves about working on autonomous vehicle technology, her passion for CrossFit, and her dog, a Shiba Inu named Kira. She also shares what Women's History Month means to her.
The IONIQ 5 Robotaxi: A Year In Pictures
See all of the miles traveled by Motional's IONIQ 5 robotaxi in 2022.
Riders see promise in robotaxis, consumer survey shows
The survey shows that there is significant interest in driverless ride-hail services based on a number of factors including safety, customization, and comfort.
Why Motional Chose Los Angeles
Motional has chosen Los Angeles as the second market for our robotaxi service. Akshay Jaising, our VP of Commercialization, explains why.
The IONIQ 5 Robotaxi is Coming to the Los Angeles Auto Show
For the first time ever, a robotaxi will be on display at the LA Auto Show. Visit Motional's exhibit in the South Hall Atrium.
Winning Together: Motional's Publicly Released AVCDL Kickstarts Building Security Into AV Products
Motional is making its Autonomous Vehicle Cybersecurity Development Lifecycle (AVCDL) publicly available for others to review and adopt, in order to help the industry secure against cybersecurity threats.
Shared Spaces: How Cities Could Help Support AVs
AVs are programmed to follow driving rules and won't double-park or block driveways. Cities could help robotaxis thrive by designating curbside spaces for passenger and package pickups and dropoffs.