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An autonomous logistics system that uses unmanned aircraft to transport goods. Zipline is a global leader in this technology.

Small, slow-moving autonomous vehicles designed for short-distance deliveries on sidewalks, which Uber is integrating into its delivery platform.

An aerospace company and a contemporary of Archer Aviation, also developing eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility. Mentioned as another key player in the emerging market.

Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft, representing the 'z-axis' or third dimension of urban transportation that Uber is investing in.

A capital allocation strategy where a company repurchases its own shares. Uber announced a $20 billion plan, indicating strong cash flow.

Uber's traditional model of not owning the vehicles on its platform, which may evolve as the company considers taking on balance sheet risk to prove out AV business models.

Uber's strategy to operate a network of both human drivers and autonomous vehicles simultaneously for the foreseeable future.

High-definition maps used by many autonomous vehicle systems to simplify the software's job of understanding the environment, an approach not used by Tesla.

A field of AI that enables computers to interpret and understand visual information from the world. It is used in defense applications, such as in Allen Control Systems' product to identify and target enemy drones.

A sensor technology used by many autonomous vehicle companies, including Waymo, for perception. Its cost has been decreasing significantly.

A mobility sector dependent on advanced geolocation mapping like RTK for navigation.

The immense red tape, zoning laws, and uncoordinated permitting processes stalling progress in LA.