WeRide currently holds autonomous driving licenses in China, the UAE, Singapore, and the U.S., and it has operations in over 30 cities.
See3CAM_CU83 camera from e-con Systems offers RGB-IR tech for diverse applications
The new See3CAM from e-con Systems includes proprietary technology for separating RGB and IR frames for precise embedded vision.
A&K Robotics refocuses micromobility testing in select airports
A&K Robotics is testing its connected robotic pods in airports as part of its strategy to expand mobility worldwide.
Mcity gives green light to remote autonomous vehicle testing, calls for federal standards
With Mcity, U-M seeks to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicle technologies to enable safer and more efficient transportation.
Service robot sales climb by 30% worldwide, reports the IFR
In its annual World Service Robotics report, the IFR said that sales of medical, logistics, and hospitality robots have been growing.
Advanced Navigation expands Certus line with Mini series
The new Certus Mini line of navigation systems offers precision in a compact package, says Advanced Navigation.
Planzer and LOXO roll out urban pilot for autonomous vehicles in Switzerland
Planzer and LOXO are developing highly automated and sustainable transport with an interchangeable chassis, starting in Switzerland.
Mach9 Robotics accelerates geospatial data processing for infrastructure industry
Mach9 has progressed from CMU research to tools to help the construction and infrastructure industries build and use 3D maps.
Nuro to start licensing its autonomy platform to automotive OEMs
The company said the Nuro Driver will eventually enable up to Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles in addition to goods delivery.
RBR50 Spotlight: ROBEL repairs railways using FANUC robots
Electric Sheep won RBR50 startup of the year for its novel vertical business model, automating commercial landscaping.
Carnegie Robotics acquires Duro positioning product line from Swift Navigation
Carnegie Robotics says the Duro sensors and GNSS software from Swift Navigation will expand its portfolio for industrial automation.
Rick Hansen Foundation announces strategic partnership with A&K Robotics
A&K Robotics and the Rick Hansen Foundation say the strategic partnership will aim to advance accessibility and inclusivity.
Aurora closes upsized public offering with gross proceeds of $483M
With runway well into 2026, Aurora expects this incremental capital to fund the initial phase of its self-driving truck scaling strategy.
IDTechEx gives autonomous vehicle market outlook for the next 20 years
IDTechEx released a report that provides outlooks for the next twenty years in the autonomous driving market.
A&K Robotics picks Delta-Q as charger provider for autonomous mobility pods
A&K’s autonomous pods are all-electric and offer a new way for people to navigate through airports, museums, and other large venues.
Autonomous vehicle legislation withdrawn from California senate
SB 915 would have allowed California municipalities to restrict and tax AV companies, similar to how taxi companies are regulated in the state.
Robotics Australia Group is building a sustainable robotics industry
Robotics Australia Group has been working to elevate Australia’s position in global robotics through collaboration and a national strategy.
Beep deploys autonomous shuttles at Honolulu airport with partners
Beep discusses its pilot of Miki shuttles with Sustainability Partners and the Honolulu DoT at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Detroit launching robotaxi pilot for people with mobility issues
May Mobility’s pilot will run six days per week, and operate across 68 stops in 11 square miles of downtown Detroit. There will be human safety operators inside each vehicle.
Waymo updates software after robotaxi drives into telephone pole
Software update corrects an error in the software that “assigns a low damage score” to telephone poles and updates the company’s map.
Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt launches new venture
Vogt said that the company has already raised $150 million but didn’t give many details on plans for service robots.
Wayve raises $1.05B for autonomous driving technology
While most autonomous vehicles work by extensively mapping out the areas they drive in, Wayve uses deep learning techniques to allow its cars to drive anywhere.