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Unlike Waymo’s deployments in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix, Waymos in Austin are available exclusively through the Uber app.

Neya Systems said it has tested its N-Drive autonomy system in nearly every terrain on Earth using advanced simulation tools.

WeRide said the GXR service area spans the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, including high-speed railway stations.

Stial has acquired STFcore and launched Stial Steven, a humanoid polishing robot with AI-driven precision and flexibility.

ABI Research noted that synergy with AI, plus renewed interest in reshoring, will help the cobot market grow rapidly.

Robotic gripper changes can increase efficiency and adaptability in CNC machining, says Tezmaksan Robot Technologies’ CEO.

BMW said the Spot quadruped from Boston Dynamics works hand in hand with its digital twin technology to help it make sense of its data.

The latest layoffs at Cruise extended all the way to top leadership, as GM prioritizes engineering talent moving forward.

The M12-X-coded connectors now comply with strict industry standards for reliable communications in demanding conditions, said binder.

Waymo announced its first new deployment of 2025. It already has plans to launch another service in Miami later this year.

The VDMA R+A forecasts Germany’s robotics and automation industry to drop 9% in total turnover in 2025 to 13.8 billion euros

The International Federation of Robotics expects AI, humanoids, and sustainability to be top areas for robotics in 2025.

Watch Out has automated precision machining for aerospace customers and is looking to help reshore production.

CES 2025 was full of robotics demonstrations. We looked at some of the most interesting commercial robots on the show floor.

Cyngn said its latest funding will support plans to grow deployments of its autonomous industrial vehicles, including its DriveMod Forklifts.

For the first time in Indy Autonomous Challenge, or IAC, history, four autonomous race cars competed on an oval track at the same time.

This deployment builds on WeRide’s European operations, including its recent autonomous shuttle service at Roland-Garros.

NVIDIA’s CES announcements, including Omniverse updates, show that it is doubling down on AI investments for robotics.

External sensors on an autonomous vehicle cause drag that can be reduced, found Wuhan University of Technology researchers.

RoboSense says its new and incremental components will enable the development of industrial, commercial, and humanoid robots.

The Robot Report’s top trends of 2024 highlight some of the industry’s biggest highs and lows from the past year.

Massimo Motor expects automated guided robots to increase efficiency in its production of cold weather-capable utility task vehicles.