Firefighting Robots Go Autonomous
Both independent and remote-controlled machines can save lives -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
VW to start autonomous ride-hailing tests this month in Austin, Texas
VW will use a small fleet of specially equipped Euro-spec ID Buzz minivans to provide ride-hailing services to a closed group in a geofenced portion of Austin, Texas, beginning this month, using Mobileye technology. Ultimately, the company plans to e.....»»
Volkswagen will start testing its driverless ID. Buzz in Austin, Texas
The program will start with 10 ID. Buzzes with autonomous tech from Mobileye. Enlarge / If you go to Austin, you might see one of these ID. Buzzes out for a drive. (credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen Group has picked Austin,.....»»
Tesla turns 20 years old: How Elon Musk transformed the auto industry
Elon Musk broke industry conventions with Tesla's EVs, smart production, direct sales and autonomous driving — without legacy issues and without copying others. It's dawned on the competition that Tesla should be taken seriously......»»
New ferroelectric material could give robots muscles
A new type of ferroelectric polymer that is exceptionally good at converting electrical energy into mechanical strain holds promise as a high-performance motion controller or "actuator" with great potential for applications in medical devices, advanc.....»»
TuSimple considers sale of U.S. business
Autonomous trucking company TuSimple is considering a sale of its U.S. operations, according to SEC filings. It has faced a variety of problems since going public in 2021......»»
Connections between Apple Car and a mysterious Arizona facility deepen with new evidence
A mysterious Arizona vehicle proving ground seems to belong to Apple for autonomous vehicle testing, and new evidence may prove it.A vehicle testing facility in ArizonaRumors and countless patents show Apple is working on an autonomous vehicle that's.....»»
Studying the parenting behavior of poison frogs using tadpole-like robots
Over the past few decades, roboticists have developed robots inspired by a wide range of animals, including dogs, snakes, birds, spiders, bats, octopus, and different types of insects. These robots were primarily designed to tackle real-world practic.....»»
Police robots put on permanent patrol at Singapore airport
Singapore’s main international airport is going ahead with the permanent deployment of police robots following a successful trial of the technology......»»
Scientists conduct first test of a wireless cosmic ray navigation system
System could be used to guide underwater robots or underground autonomous vehicles Enlarge / Cosmic rays showering down on Earth's atmosphere are the basis of a new wireless alternative system to GPS navigation. (credit: 2015 Hir.....»»
Automated driving features gain acceptance in S&P Global survey
In S&P Global's survey of 8,000 car shoppers, consumers expected ADAS to be standard in new luxury and mainstream vehicles, yet expressed hesitancy to the use of "autonomous driving systems.".....»»
Team develops autonomous robot to stave off spotted lanternflies
A team from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (RI) has developed an autonomous robot to control the spread of spotted lanternflies, invasive insects known to destroy economically important crops......»»
This Artificial Muscle Moves Stuff on Its Own
Actuators inspired by cucumber plants could make robots move more naturally in response to their environments, or be used for devices in inhospitable places......»»
Autonomous products like robot vacuums make our lives easier. But do they deprive us of meaningful experiences?
Researchers from University of St. Gallen and Columbia Business School published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines how the perceived meaning of manual labor can help predict the adoption of autonomous products......»»
Autonomous Waymo car runs over dog in San Francisco
The vehicle was in autonomous mode with a safety driver present in a 25 mph zone. Enlarge / A Waymo Jaguar iPace. (credit: Waymo) One of Alphabet's Waymo autonomous cars has killed a pet dog. TechCrunch spotted the pub.....»»
A conductive self-healing hydrogel to create flexible sensors
Recent advancements in the field of electronics have enabled the creation of smaller and increasingly sophisticated devices, including wearable technologies, biosensors, medical implants, and soft robots. Most of these technologies are based on stret.....»»
Robots in orbit are becoming even more popular, but there are still many technical challenges ahead
Robots will be one of the keys to the expanding in-space economy. As launch costs decrease—hopefully significantly when Starship and other massive lift systems come online—the most significant barrier to entry for the space economy will finally c.....»»
In 2023, the world’s first smart touch large-screen full-function vacuum robot Redkey R20 will be born
Robot vacuum cleaners are becoming more and more popular with consumers. The latest data shows that in the past five years, vacuum robots have grown rapidly, with a compound growth rate of more than 20%. In order to improve the cleaning experience of.....»»
Get Ready for 3D-Printed Organs and a Knife That ‘Smells’ Tumors
Hospitals are evolving at warp speed, and autonomous surgical robots are just the beginning......»»
Valeo will invest in China-based DiDi to develop robotaxi safety solutions
French automotive supplier Valeo announced an investment in China-based DiDi Autonomous Driving. The pair will jointly develop safety solutions for robotaxi that enables level 4 vehicle autonomy......»»
Thousands of delivery robots to join Uber Eats
Following a successful pilot in LA, Uber and Serve Robotics have announced an additional 2,000 delivery robots for Uber Eats in locations across North America......»»