Where has the pandemic left the autonomous revolution?

The pandemic prompted a new wave of interest in autonomous vehicles (AVs) with the prospect of reduced contagion risks from contactless delivery and driverless taxis. In addition, the original use cases around improved road safety and greater mobility for those with disabilities and the elderly remain as relevant as ever. But still AV target dates have come and gone. Is the industry any closer to a self-driving future? At this year’s Reuters Events: Car of the Future 2021, Automotive World sat down with a panel of experts to explore just how far the AV revolution has come, and where it might go next.