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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. 

When faced with an unusual driving condition, Motional's robotaxis can rely on trained Remote Vehicle Assistance agents to provide guidance on a safe path forward. 

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  

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.

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.

Teams from around the world competed in Motional's 2023 nuPlan Challenge, which helped research into advanced autonomous driving planners.

Pat Karnchanachari, a Senior Engineer with Motional and our nuPlan™ Team Lead, talks about why he loves working in the AV space, his favorite project, and how he decompresses.

Anne Marie Lewis, a Principal Engineer, talks about her passion for automobiles, her fascination with AI, and what National Safety Month means to her.

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. 

Seungho Lee, an Engineering Director, talks about his passion for robotics, his love for his family, and what AAPI Heritage Month means to him.

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.

Mei Ling Cheong, a Senior Software Engineer,  talks about what lead her to work on autonomous vehicle technology here at Motional, how she decompresses from her busy life in Singapore, and even dishes on an unexpected talent she won an award for in high school.

Motional employees share how they grew their careers within the company, from entry-level roles to leading teams building the future of mobility.  

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.

Patricia King, a Vehicle Operator, shares what drives her to work at Motional, as well as her passion for singing, cooking, and the tech industry. She also talks about what Black History Month means to her.