# Autonomous driving
Latest news and articles about Autonomous driving
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Shanghai Hosts Hitch Open 2026, Turning the Spotlight on 'Physical Intelligence' — From Autonomous Mountain Runs to Robot Table Tennis
Hitch Open 2026 launched in Shanghai to test "physical intelligence" — embodied AI that must perceive and act reliably in the real world. The season features a Tianmen Mountain autonomous‑driving challenge and a new robot table‑tennis event, and organisers have struck industry partnerships to push prototypes toward commercial trials.
China Moves from Testing to Commercialisation of Higher‑Level Autonomous Driving — What That Means for Tech, OEMs and Investors
China has taken concrete regulatory and market steps to commercialise L3 and L4 autonomous driving, issuing a draft national safety standard and granting local L3 road‑test licences to manufacturers. The moves accelerate demand for AI chips, sensors and compute, and create sizable market opportunities while also heightening safety and regulatory risks. Index funds tracking China’s AI ecosystem have posted strong recent returns, offering retail investors an accessible route to exposure.
Cathie Wood Says Tesla’s Robotaxi Edge Is Its Low Cost — But Big Hurdles Remain
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest estimates Tesla could undercut autonomous rivals on cost by at least 50%, relying on vertical integration and high fleet utilisation. The claim highlights Tesla’s disruptive potential in Robotaxi economics but runs into technical, regulatory and competitive headwinds that make the outcome uncertain.