Episode features conversations with two VC’s and explores robotics and AI investment trends.

Andrew Clare, CTO of Nuro, discusses the current state of self-driving vehicles and software and the road to Level 5 autonomy.

Imagry has developed hardware-agnostic systems to provide Level 4 autonomy to buses with time to market in mind.

ANELLO Photonics, which has developed compact navigation and positioning for autonomous systems, has closed its Series B round.

With this expanded deployment of zero-occupant vehicles, the company said Nuro Driver is ready to autonomously transport people and goods.

WeRide currently holds autonomous driving licenses in China, the UAE, Singapore, and the U.S., and it has operations in over 30 cities.

The new See3CAM from e-con Systems includes proprietary technology for separating RGB and IR frames for precise embedded vision.

A&K Robotics is testing its connected robotic pods in airports as part of its strategy to expand mobility worldwide.

With Mcity, U-M seeks to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicle technologies to enable safer and more efficient transportation.

In its annual World Service Robotics report, the IFR said that sales of medical, logistics, and hospitality robots have been growing.

The new Certus Mini line of navigation systems offers precision in a compact package, says Advanced Navigation.

Planzer and LOXO are developing highly automated and sustainable transport with an interchangeable chassis, starting in Switzerland.

Mach9 has progressed from CMU research to tools to help the construction and infrastructure industries build and use 3D maps.

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

Electric Sheep won RBR50 startup of the year for its novel vertical business model, automating commercial landscaping.

Carnegie Robotics says the Duro sensors and GNSS software from Swift Navigation will expand its portfolio for industrial automation.

A&K Robotics and the Rick Hansen Foundation say the strategic partnership will aim to advance accessibility and inclusivity. 

With runway well into 2026, Aurora expects this incremental capital to fund the initial phase of its self-driving truck scaling strategy.

IDTechEx released a report that provides outlooks for the next twenty years in the autonomous driving market.

A&K’s autonomous pods are all-electric and offer a new way for people to navigate through airports, museums, and other large venues.

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 has been working to elevate Australia’s position in global robotics through collaboration and a national strategy.