This description provides an overview of the history of self-driving cars, beginning with the release of the first self-driving car in 2014. It will discuss the technological advancements that have been made since then, as well as the potential implications of this technology for the future of transportation. Additionally,
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.