Breakthrough or hype? How WeRide aims to steer past rivals in crowded robotaxi field

WeRide, one of China’s big three robotaxi companies, has cut research and development (R&D) costs by “millions” of US dollars by using artificial intelligence to train its fleet in virtual worlds, its CEO said. While rivals had also developed AI models simulating the physical world, WeRide’s efforts stood out as it was using its world model Genesis to support its global expansion strategy, said Tony Han. “It’s the first real marriage between physical AI and generative AI,” Han told the South...

By Vincent Chow

Inside China’s self-driving revolution: What Singapore can learn from its robotaxis, air taxis

China’s cities are testing a transport future where drivers are optional, with over 500 fully driverless vehicles in Guangzhou already. The contrast with Singapore and the potential lessons are revealed in the series, Who’s Driving Now?