Firefighting Robots Go Autonomous
Both independent and remote-controlled machines can save lives -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Will a robot take my job? Researcher says this view is overly pessimistic
With the impact of industrial robots on the U.S. labor markets in the past two decades, and an ever-increasing presence of machine-driven technology (such as artificial intelligence and ChatGPT), many employees have feared that one day robots will ta.....»»
Kia EV9 gets Level 3 autonomous driving, hauling brawn, software updates galore
Kia's new EV9 three-row, all-electric crossover is technological tour de force that will serve as the brand's new halo model......»»
Crewless container ships appear on the horizon
Autonomous container ships are undergoing trials with crewless voyages planned in the next two years......»»
The tech helping driverless cars see round corners
A trial in London used existing street cameras to help an autonomous car navigate city streets......»»
Improving remote operation of planetary ground robots during upcoming Mars analog mission
The Institute for Systems and Robotics and the Interactive Technologies Institute, both represented by the Laboratory of Robotics and Engineering Systems (LARSyS), are proud to announce their participation in the upcoming AMADEE-24 mission to Mars. T.....»»
Cruise plans ambitious self-driving expansion
Cruise executives asked California regulators Monday to amend their existing permit to allow for testing of autonomous vehicles throughout the state......»»
Apple self-driving test program grows to over 200 drivers
Data from the California DMV shows Apple has 67 vehicles and 201 drivers registered for testing autonomous driving features on public roads.Apple has over 200 test driversThe California DMV requires companies that are testing autonomous driving featu.....»»
Ecovacs new vacuum & mopping robots feature better navigation
Ecovacs has introduced three new vacuum and mopping robots in the Deebot line with the N10 Plus, T9+, and T10 Omni with advanced navigation systems.New robots from EcovacsEach robot has advanced smart navigation and mapping systems and other features.....»»
Baidu"s Kunlun Xin not only focuses on AI, but also eyes self-driving
China's Baidu recently announced the AI product "ERNIE Bot," which uses the second generation of Kunlun AI chip in its model. Besides focusing on AI chip development, Baidu is also focusing on applying Kunlun chips to autonomous driving. Recently, Ch.....»»
Barra meets with U.S. senators on self-driving cars
Congress has been stymied for more than six years over legislation to ease regulations that would allow for the deployment of thousands of autonomous vehicles. .....»»
Microsoft-backed self-driving delivery truck startup Gatik inks deal with Kroger
Kroger will use Gatik's autonomous box trucks to transfer groceries between a distribution center in Dallas to multiple stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth market......»»
EV impact: ADAS sensors
LiDAR, a light sensing technology that creates a 3D map of a car's surroundings, is used in partial automation as a short-term objective, and is set to help achieve fully autonomous vehicles on a long-term horizon. LiDAR can be divided into different.....»»
US authorizes Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot on public freeway
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has won against Tesla to be authorized by the US to activate SAE Level-3 conditional autonomous driving on public freeway in the state of Nevada, although the regulation still requires a safety driver behind the wheel......»»
These Researchers Used AI to Design a Completely New "Animal Robot"
“Xenobots” are living, swimming self-powered robots that measure less than a millimeter across. They are evolved by artificial intelligence and built out of frog stem cells—and they could open new medical fr.....»»
These Researchers Used A.I. to Design a Completely New "Animal Robot"
Xenobots are living, swimming, self-powered robots less than a millimeter across, evolved by artificial intelligence and built out of frog stem cells—and they could open new medical frontiers......»»
Rovers could explore lava tubes on Mars or the moon using breadcrumbs
Engineers propose using robots to scout out lava tubes for use as human habitats with a method inspired by Hansel and Gretel......»»
Ford establishes Latitude AI to scale up driver-assist technology
Months after withdrawing its support for Argo AI, Ford has found another way to continue efforts in autonomous driving. It announced on March 2 the establishment of Latitude AI, a wholly-owned subsidiary. The new company will initially focus on devel.....»»
What’s the difference between Tesla Autopilot and Full Self-Driving?
Tesla offers a range of autonomous driving features, but what's the difference between them? And are any of them truly fully autonomous?.....»»
AV group releases U.S. policy guide for Congress, Transportation Department
The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association's framework includes recommendations for Congress and the U.S. Department of Transportation to steer federal action and advance the deployment and commercialization of AVs across the U.S......»»
Autonomous driving leaders need financial staying power for long-term survival
Survival now equates to success for those developing self-driving technology amid an uncertain financial landscape, according to a new report from Guidehouse Insights......»»