Autonomous vehicles promise more than just new technology — they are reshaping how we design cities and experience mobility. In the Süddeutsche Zeitung audio format “16 Minutes”, our professor Johannes Betz discusses self-driving systems, the role of robotics and AI, and how innovation can make public transport more efficient, safer, and more inclusive. A conversation about technological breakthroughs, social responsibility, and the question of how much freedom we are willing to give to machines.