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.
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.
Motional Launches First Robotaxi Service on the Uber Network
Motional's all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxis are now available to Uber riders in Las Vegas. This is the first time Uber riders are able to take an autonomous ride.
Motional and Lyft to Launch Driverless Ride-hail Service in Los Angeles
The service will be the first time Lyft riders in Los Angeles can request an autonomous vehicle. Los Angeles is the second city in Motional and Lyft’s commercial partnership.
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.
Super Sensors: How Motional’s AVs Can “See” Better Than a Human Driver
The suite of sensors on a Motional robotaxi helps the vehicle "see" what's happening around it better than a human driver
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.
Motional and Uber Announce Industry-leading Multimarket Commercial Agreement for Autonomous Ride-hail and Delivery Services
Motional and Uber announce 10-year commercial agreement to deploy Motional's driverless robotaxis in cities across the U.S.
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.
Motional, Boston University Partner on Navigational Assistance Research for the Blind
Motional teamed up with BU researchers to test a wearable navigational assistance device that can help improve accessibility for blind ride-hail passengers.
Introducing Motional for Safe Streets
Motional's CEO explains how the company will use its resources to create positive change across a wide variety of causes impacting road safety in urban areas.
CVE Tracker: A New Motional Open-Source Tool for Tracking Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
Motional has created — and is making publicly available — an open-source tool that tracks emerging Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, known as CVEs.
Engineering For Delivery: How Motional designed the IONIQ 5 robotaxi to move people – and goods
Motional engineers and product designers are creating an AV capable of serving dual purposes without losing functionality for either.