With Mcity, U-M seeks to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicle technologies to enable safer and more efficient transportation.
Researchers investigate how to design low-cost, highly reliable robots
The researchers said the tradeoff between overhead and protecting machines against vulnerabilities is from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.
Waymo adds Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 to its AV fleet in multi-year partnership
The companies plan to produce a fleet of IONIQ 5 robotaxis equipped with Waymo’s technology to support Waymo One’s growth.
Helm.ai introduces VidGen-2 generative AI for enhanced video for autonomous driving
Helm.ai said VidGen-2 includes higher resolution, a faster frame rate, and support for multi-camera views for training autonomous driving.
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.
Navigating positioning technology for autonomous robot design
Learn how absolute and relative positioning, and the data from multiple sensors is important the localization and navigation of autonomous vehicles.
RBR50 Spotlight: Autonomous pickup truck could enhance U.S. military operations
Kodiak Robotics unveiled its first autonomous test vehicle for the U.S. military, a Ford F-150 pickup truck outfitted with Kodiak Driver.
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.
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.
SiLC Technologies gets investment from Honda for FMCW lidar on chip
SiLC Technologies says its FMCW lidar is superior to time-of-flight sensors for the various types of mobility that Honda produces.
Indy Autonomous Challenge returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The IAC competition among autonomous race cars with software developed by university teams returned to Indianapolis.
Cyngn secures patent to optimize sensor data processing
With the latest patent approval, Cyngn now has a portfolio of 20 patents for autonomous vehicle technology.
Wayve announces strategic partnership with and investment from Uber
Wayve says it’s developing mapless Level 4 autonomous vehicles for future deployment on Uber’s global network.
Find out about what’s next for agriculture robots at RoboBusiness
Attendees interested in agriculture robotics can learn about it and other field innovations at RoboBusiness 2024.
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.
New Waymo robotaxi offers better performance at lower cost
Waymo’s vehicles are already serving over 100,000 paid trips every week across its deployment sites using its 5th-generation system.
Waymo expands robotaxi service areas in LA, SF
Currently, Waymo says it’s serving well over 50,000 paid rides per week across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
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.
Coalition to shed light on economic impact of autonomous vehicles
The U.S. AV Jobs Coalition will share resources, statistics, and initiatives that show the workforce impacts of AVs on the U.S. economy.
State of warehouse automation with DHL, GXO, Körber
DHL Supply Chain, GXO Logistics, and Körber Supply Chain discuss best practices, emerging trends, and how latest robotics innovations are helping supply chain operators overcome major challenges.
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.
Autonomous vehicles fuel $2.7B funding boom in June 2024
Nearly 80% of the funding raised by robotics companies in June 2024 came from five autonomous driving developers.