Firefighting Robots Go Autonomous
Both independent and remote-controlled machines can save lives -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Microsoft investing in autonomous trucking startup Gatik
Microsoft is in talks to invest in Gatik, a California-based autonomous trucking startup, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters......»»
System integration of AI technologies has large space to grow in Taiwan, says Hwang Jenq-neng, ECE Professor at UW
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be implemented in many fields and in the future, robots will be able to do a lot of things for humans. Dr. Hwang Jenq-neng, professor of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) and director of the Information Proces.....»»
Nvidia, Foxconn team up for autonomous vehicles
Nvidia has announced it is teaming up with Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) to develop solutions for autonomous vehicles......»»
Apollo Go to catch up Waymo, Cruise with fully driverless robotaxi
Chinese tech company Baidu announced on Dec 30 that it has received the license to test autonomous vehicles with no driver or safety operator onboard in Beijing – the first in the capital city of China......»»
Indy Autonomous Challenge returns to CES for a more sophisticated sequel
Autonomous race cars are getting closer to behaving like their human-driven counterparts. The next event takes place at CES in Las Vegas......»»
LG Innotek to feature total solution for future cars in CES 2023
LG Innotek announced that it will launch the first open booth at the 'Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023' and reveal new products related to electric components of electric vehicles and autonomous driving cars in mass......»»
This Autonomous Robot Might Soon Make Food Deliveries in Airports
Sometime next year, an autonomous robot might deliver food from an airport restaurant to your gate.The idea for Ottobot, a delivery robot, came out of a desire to help restaurants meet the increased demand for takeout orders during the COVID-19 pand.....»»
U.S. opens probe into GM Cruise vehicles" autonomous driving system
U.S. auto safety regulators said they have opened a formal safety probe into the autonomous driving system in vehicles produced by General Motors' robotaxi unit Cruise LLC......»»
For first responders, Waymo provides a guide to the self-driving era
Autonomous vehicles pose specific challenges for first responders. As Waymo expands its service, the company is working to forge connections with police officers, firefighters and rescue crews......»»
Researchers pioneer biocompatible all-water "Aquabots"
Soft robots have phenomenally advanced in recent years. Microscale soft robots designated to navigate difficult paths and perform biological functions in the human body could have profound potential biomedical applications such as surgery, prosthetic.....»»
Autonomous yard truck company Outrider creates robotic way to attach trailer brake and electric lines
The technology relies on software-based algorithms, hardware and sensors that are integrated into the robot arms......»»
Arm Tech Symposium 2022 China highlights software-defined car trend
Arm Tech Symposium 2022 China, held in early December, focused on discussing the software-defined car trend and four topics that highlight vehicle development in the post-Moore's Law era: autonomous, centralized, entertainment and service-oriented so.....»»
Fired Twitter cleaning staff "treated like garbage"
One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots......»»
Xiaomi invests in HuiXi autonomous driving chip company
Multiple Chinese media reported on Dec 6 that the China-based AI startup Hefei HuiXi Intelligence has received investment from HanXing Venture Capital – a wholly-owned subsidiary by Xiaomi......»»
China-based suppliers playing catch-up in industrial robots, says DIGITIMES Research
In order to reduce its dependence on imports, China, the largest industrial robot market, has been developing a local supply chain, thereby increasing the market share of local brands to more than 30%......»»
Futuristic fields: Europe"s farm industry on cusp of robot revolution
From oxen to horses to tractors to robots: the European farm industry is poised to undergo another innovative disruption—this time brought about by artificial intelligence......»»
Einride secures $500M in financing for autonomous trucking
The Swedish company gained access to more capital at a time when other self-driving technology companies are struggling......»»
San Francisco decides killer police robots aren’t such a great idea
Explosive robots were approved for the SFPD arsenal, then the protests started. Enlarge / The social media flyer for the "no killer robots" rally. (credit: EFF) The robot police dystopia will have to wait. Last week the.....»»
Uber launching self-driving cars in Las Vegas
Ridehailing giant Uber is now offering Las Vegas riders the option on its app to hail a self-driving taxis developed by another company, according to a press release Wednesday. While the autonomous vehicles are currently only available for ride haili.....»»
San Francisco makes U-turn on "killer robots" plan
San Francisco reverses its decision to allow police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons......»»