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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.
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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.
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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.
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Minds of Motional: Megan Mears
Megan Mears started as a Motional intern before transitioning to a full-time role as a Technical Program Coordinator. Megan discusses her work at Motional and passion for using AVs to increase independence and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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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.
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The IONIQ 5 Robotaxi: A Year In Pictures
See all of the miles traveled by Motional's IONIQ 5 robotaxi in 2022.
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Motional Expands Autonomous Testing to San Diego
By testing our AV technology in multiple, unique cities we can ensure Motional's driverless vehicles can adapt quickly to new driving environments.
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Motional Opens New Singapore Operations Facility, Expands International Testing
Motional recently completed a multi-million dollar expansion project that doubled the amount of office and garage space located in the heart of Singapore’s high-tech district, growing the company's R&D and Operations footprint in the country
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Technically Speaking: Mining For Scenarios To Help Better Train Our AVs
Motional is using AI to sift through mountains of vehicle data to find the unique driving scenarios needed to make AV tech smarter.
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Motional Expands West Coast Presence
Motional expands its California presence with a new operations facility in LA, hiring, and expanded testing.