Explainers
Explore our collection of explainers on autonomous vehicles and self-driving technology.
How to Ride in an Autonomous Vehicle for the First Time
Curious what it's actually like to ride in a self-driving car? Here's what to expect on your first AV ride, from booking to arrival.
Top 10 Myths About Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars attract myths like magnets. Let's tackle the most common misconceptions, quickly and clearly.
Smart Intersections & Connected Streets: The World Around AVs
AVs don't operate in isolation. Learn how V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication and smart infrastructure can make the whole system safer.
AVs & the City: How Self-Driving Fits Into Urban Life
AVs are part of a bigger picture: how we move people through cities. Learn how autonomous vehicles can complement transit, bikes, and walkable neighborhoods.
Why AV Safety Is Hard, and How Companies Try to Get It Right
AV safety is more nuanced than 'safer than humans.' Learn how autonomous vehicles are tested and what safety really means in practice.
Edge Cases: The Weird Situations AVs Have to Handle
A mattress falls off a truck. A construction worker waves you through cones. Learn what edge cases are and how AVs are designed to handle them safely.
From Pixels to Decisions: How AVs Make Choices on the Road
Knowing what's around you is only half of driving. Learn how AVs turn sensor data into safe decisions through perception, prediction, planning, and control.
How Autonomous Vehicles See the World
AVs don't see like humans — they measure. Learn how cameras, lidar, radar, and sensor fusion work together to build a 3D understanding of the road.
The 5 Levels of Autonomy (Without the Jargon)
You've heard 'Level 2' and 'Level 4' thrown around. Here's what the SAE levels actually mean, explained in plain language you can remember.