After admitting, less than a month ago, that it lied to federal Investigators about one of its robotaxis dragging a woman in San Francisco as well as paying a $1.5 million fine, General Motors is throwing in the towel on its Cruise robotaxi project. It's a project that was suspended from California roads by the DMV after several incidents. Just like when answering machines, wireless phones and microwave ovens first appeared, robotaxis are having their detractors as well.
"As people experience it, they will start to enjoy being able to relax, being able to check e-mail on their phones, being able to interact with colleagues." said Moura. "Our research in our lab is showing when you expose people to a vehicle that has a technology like Cruise had, like Waymo has, they're amazed and they're acceptance level is amazing. The uptake is very quick," said Riggs.