This article explores the revolutionary impact of self-driving cars on the transportation industry. It examines the technology behind self-driving cars, the potential benefits they offer, and the challenges they face. It also looks at the current state of the self-driving car industry and the potential for its
A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous car, driverless car, robotic car, or robo-car, is a car that is capable of operating with reduced or no human input. They are sometimes called robotaxis, though this term refers specifically to self-driving cars operated for a ridesharing company. As of 2026, the term "self-driving" lacks an agreed standard definition and is also subject to commercial advertising and branding considerations.