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
Example Sentences
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Autonomous trucking—which uses self-driving vehicles that require minimal human intervention—represents an opportunity to improve safety and efficiency in global freight, said Rishi Dhall, vice president of automotive at Nvidia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Tesla has also put the Semi’s self-driving software on the back burner as it focuses on the newly deployed Cybercab and its other vehicles.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Tesla has long promised a profitable robotaxi business, powered primarily by the Cybercab and supplemented by self-driving Tesla Model Y vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Customers in London can now travel in the UK's first robotaxis as Uber launches its self-driving minicab on Thursday - the company is the first to launch the service.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Waymo, the self-driving vehicle subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, offers its services in 11 US cities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
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