Brianna Wessling

Waymo shared research with Swiss Re, one of the world’s largest insurance providers, analyzing liability claims related to collisions from 25.3 million fully autonomous miles driven.

Currently the director of MIT CSAIL, Daniela Rus’ research interests include robotics, mobile computing, and data science.

Huawei established Jimu in June 2023. Jimu’s business includes electronic component manufacturing, engineering and technical research.

With a shorter and busier peak season than in past years, Ambi Robotics discusses how it made improvements to prepare.

Since acquiring the self-driving startup in 2016, GM has poured more than $10 billion of funding into Cruise.

With rapidly expanding operations across several cities, Waymo is now taking on a partner to help it better manage its fleet operations.

Project CETI researchers developed the AVATARs framework to make the most out of the small amount of time sperm whales spend on the surface.

In November 2024, stories about the future of robotics, big robot milestones, and new product unveilings grabbed our readers’ attention.

While Skydio lost out on its U.S. Army contract to Red Cat, it did bring in $170 million in funding this week.

Waymo’s robotaxi service currently covers 80 square miles of LA County. Waymo said it intends to grow its service area in the future.

Zoox also expanded its geofence in Las Vegas, saying it will launch a public service there in early 2025. 

While it is currently focusing on quick-serve restaurants, Pipedream Labs still aims to create city-wide underground delivery networks.

In October 2024, large funding rounds, new AI product developments, and, of course, humanoids were drew readers’ attention.

Avenda Health’s Unfold AI is a multimodal AI decision support platform cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.

Opteran said nature offers a more robust solution for autonomy in space robotics which will enable new capabilities for future Mars missions.

With the Robotics Medal, MassRobotics seeks to inspire women to participate in shaping the future of the world through robotics.

Bota Systems, a sensor developer from Switzerland, specializes in cutting-edge sensors for robots and collaborative robots.

The companies plan to produce a fleet of IONIQ 5 robotaxis equipped with Waymo’s technology to support Waymo One’s growth.

September 2024 brought unique business deals, exciting events, and even the return of a robotics industry veteran. 

With Astorino, Kawasaki aims to offer the capabilities of a modern industrial robot at a fraction of the cost of other educational robots.

During Phase 1 of the RACER offroad autonomy project, Duality completed the program as one of only two simulation providers selected by DARPA.

The company said the Nuro Driver will eventually enable up to Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles in addition to goods delivery.