robocar
Self-driving automobile
A robocar is a self-driving automobile—a vehicle that navigates without human input, using sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence.
The term blends robot and car, emphasizing the autonomous technology: Robocars could transform urban commuting.
It's used interchangeably with autonomous vehicle or self-driving car, though robocar sounds more casual or futuristic.
Operating without human control
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- sensorsDevices that detect input
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- computer visionAI interpreting visual data
machine learning · algorithm · navigation · mapping · neural networks · deep learning · connectivity · telemetry
Futuristic fiction, abbreviated
- TeslaEV manufacturer and surname
- innovationCreating something original
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- smart cityTech-integrated urban center
hyperloop · urban planning · utopia · disruption · automation
App-based transport booking
- carpoolShared commute arrangement
- commuteRegular work travel
- passengerTraveler, not operator
- pickupSmall open-bed truck
dropoff · destination · mobility · shuttle · transit · fleet · on-demand · last-mile
Powered by current
- EVBattery-powered vehicle, shortened
- sedanEnclosed passenger car
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- shuttleShort-distance transport
pod · minibus · compact · prototype · chassis · cabin · steering wheel · pedals
Preventing objects from hitting
- emergency brakingSudden forceful deceleration
- failsafeAutomatic protective default
- redundancyNeedless duplication
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
ethics · trolley problem · regulations · liability · testing · validation · disengagement · edge cases
self-driving
Operating without human control
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- sensorsDevices that detect input
- radarRadio-wave object detection
computer vision · machine learning · algorithm · navigation · mapping · neural networks · deep learning · connectivity · telemetry · actuators
sci-fi
Futuristic fiction, abbreviated
- TeslaEV manufacturer and surname
- innovationCreating something original
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
smart city · hyperloop · urban planning · utopia · disruption · automation
ride-hailing
App-based transport booking
pickup · dropoff · destination · mobility · shuttle · transit · fleet · on-demand · last-mile · route
electric
Powered by current
shuttle · pod · minibus · compact · prototype · chassis · cabin · steering wheel · pedals · interior
collision avoidance
Preventing objects from hitting
- emergency brakingSudden forceful deceleration
- failsafeAutomatic protective default
- redundancyNeedless duplication
cybersecurity · ethics · trolley problem · regulations · liability · testing · validation · disengagement · edge cases · blind spot
- future vehicleshovercraft, hoverboard, jetpack, spaceship, hover bike
- automated transportrobotaxi, automated train, people mover, hyperloop
robocarhorse and buggy
Animal-drawn wheeled vehicle
horse-drawn carriage · Model T · horseless carriage · jalopy · vintage car