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CPUs, GPUs, and AI - Exploring High-Performance Computing Hardware

The use of graphics processing units (GPUs) within high performance computing (HPC) has been increasingly adopted since the introduction of generative AI and large language models, as well as advanced memory, storage, networking, and cooling technologies. A major catalyst for growth has been the integration of AI into HPC workflows, where a convergence of the two unlocks opportunities in various fields by combining the powerful computational power of HPC with the intelligent data processing and "decision-making" of artificial intelligence.

Robotaxis on the Rise - IDTechEx Explores Autonomous Vehicles

Robotaxis are proving they can offer driverless services in certain cities, as a means of accessible and modern public transport. In 2023, IDTechEx reports that 9 million registered autonomous vehicle miles were logged across the state. Key leaders in this commercial autonomous vehicle and robotaxi space are Waymo, having submitted half of all the miles recorded in California to date, and Cruise, which, although accounted for 30% of these miles, has recently been shut down.

The Story of Cruise and How Its Loss Impacts the Robotaxi Industry

IDTechEx predicts that 2024 and the coming couple of years will be seen as the hockey-stick moment for robotaxis. Companies across the US and China are preparing for a mass roll-out of services. Cruise was one of the early leaders in robotaxi development, getting off to a good start and attracting the attention of General Motors who acquired the company in 2016. However, in December 2024 it appears that GM and Cruise's robotaxi endeavour is coming to a premature end.

Robotaxi Players, Funding, and Case Studies

IDTechEx has diligently tracked the robotaxi industry and has data on more than 30 players related to the industry. In this premium article, IDTechEx discusses which companies it thinks are leading the field and highlights their successes so far.

The Autonomous Car Industry in 2024: Three Key Takeaways

Autonomous driving technologies have seemingly been on the horizon for the last decade, maybe more. Over the past four years, level 3 technologies have been certified for consumer use on public roads, hands-off/eyes-on driving has solidified as a market segment, and commercial driverless robotaxi services have become available to the public.

Autonomous Vehicle Industries Now and in 10 Years

Over the past couple of years, IDTechEx has reported on the emergence of commercial robotaxi services but has always needed to caveat this with the fact that they have been heavily restricted. Well, in 2024, the shackles are coming off, and the industry is getting ready for take-off.

Swaayatt Robots

Swaayatt Robots is an autonomous driving software developer that is using India as a development and proving ground. India provides a wide variety of challenging scenarios that push the limits of autonomous driving capabilities. Showing that a system works in India shows that it can work almost anywhere.

Tesla: We, Robot Cybercab Reveal

On 10th October 2024, Tesla held an event in Los Angeles where it announced its new Cybercab, Unsupervised Full-Self Driving, and Optimus. This profile update covers the highlights of the Cybercab and gives IDTechEx's opinion on the vehicle and Tesla's plans.

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Zelostech

Zelostech is a company in autonomous logistics vehicles based in Suzhou, China, with R&D centers in Beijing, Singapore, and Silicon Valley.

Mixed Messages on MaaS Market Readiness

Over the last three to four years, the driverless robotaxi industry has begun to flourish. Driverless services are coming online in multiple cities across the US and China. IDTechEx's recent report, "Future Automotive Technologies 2024-2034: Applications, Megatrends, Forecasts", predicts that the driverless robotaxi industry will be generating over US$470 billion annually through services in 2034.