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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The company will wind down production of the stainless-steel pickup at its Texas gigafactory next year, CEO Elon Musk wrote on X, saying the move will “make room” for increased production of the self-driving Cybercab.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Rivian is also banking on its self-driving technology.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
HULUNBUIR, China—The self-driving electric trucks rumbling around the coal mine have battery packs so big they could power a typical American home for three weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
In "An ode to Milton Keynes", Onwunali refers to "the colossus, the world's first programmable computer" and "self-driving cars on Roman roads".
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Specifically, the deal would combine Tesla's cars, robots and self-driving technology with SpaceX's rockets, data centres, satellites and telecommunications operations.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
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