ATS 2026: automated driving is changing

Despite a distinct lack of superheroes, the automated driving community scored big victories in San Diego at the end of July. The annual Automated Transportation Symposium opened just as the massive pop culture event that is ComicCon was leaving town. Iron Man and Aang stared out from nearby billboards as the conference tackled announcements regarding Zoox, changing automated vehicle regulations, and repeated discussions on how AVs need to improve interactions with first responders.