self-driving
Americanadjective
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(of a machine) operating without the guidance of a human.
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(of a vehicle) navigated and maneuvered by a computer without a need for human control or intervention under a range of driving situations and conditions.
self-driving cars.
Etymology
Origin of self-driving
First recorded in 1830–40
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“I think self-driving tech is the most important thing for Tesla to solve in its current form,” Brauer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Pairing Tesla's self-driving technology and robotics with SpaceX's AI and satellite network could result in more capable vehicles, Sheehan said.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Tesla’s electric vehicle sales have been falling, and Musk has made clear he’s orienting the future of his company around AI, self-driving technology and robotics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
During his visit, Volvo Cars also announced it was expanding its partnership with Nvidia to improve safety technology in its planned self-driving vehicles.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
At 70 I may be on my seventh Subaru, but that self-driving Tesla has turned my head.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
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