The ROBOTICS media, unfolded.
Robots, drones, self-driving systems and the technology inside electric vehicles.
670 reports across 3 topics, updated hourly.
Tesla's active robotaxi fleet operating in Austin, Texas, has significantly decreased to just 8 vehicles over the past seven days, according to data compiled by the community tracker Robotaxi Tracker.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a global ban on autonomous weapons systems, commonly referred to as 'killer robots,' citing profound ethical and security concerns. Guterres articulated this stance during an episode of 'On the Record,' emphasizing…
Tesla's new Cybercab robotaxis are exhibiting navigation behaviors that mirror some of the most criticized aspects of owning a Tesla vehicle, according to early rider reports. Specifically, the autonomous ride-hailing service appears to be taking circuitous and inefficient routes…
Tesla's Cybercab, a self-driving sedan characterized by its distinctive gold tint and unique sideways and upward ejecting doors, began operating on public roads earlier this month. The autonomous vehicles have been observed in various cities, with some appearing unexpectedly…
Toyota is integrating 400,000 robots into its manufacturing facilities, positioning them as collaborative partners for human workers. This initiative aims to enhance build consistency by leveraging the skills of "takumi," or highly skilled artisans, without diminishing the role of human…
Humanoid robots engaged in a competitive cage match event in Shanghai, China, highlighting advancements in robotic physical interaction and control systems. The demonstration featured robots designed for complex physical tasks, including simulated combat scenarios.
Hyundai Motor Company announced plans to produce "tens of thousands" of its Ioniq 5 robotaxis specifically for Waymo, Google's self-driving technology company. This significant manufacturing commitment signals Hyundai's strategic response to a perceived slowdown in the broader electric vehicle (EV)…
Zipline, a prominent drone delivery company, is reportedly in discussions for a new funding round that could inject approximately $1 billion into the company. This potential investment would significantly boost Zipline's valuation, potentially bringing it close to $3 billion…
XPeng is actively pursuing a business model centered on licensing its proprietary self-driving and smart-cockpit technologies to a broad range of industry partners, including automakers, suppliers, and software firms. This strategic pivot aims to monetize its technological advancements beyond…
Cloudflare has launched Bot Preference Sync, a significant advancement in website crawler management that utilizes artificial intelligence to automate and refine how websites interact with bots. This new feature addresses the growing complexity of web crawling, particularly with the proliferation…
Lucid Group, the luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, and Bolt Mobility, a company focused on autonomous vehicle services, have announced a significant partnership aimed at deploying more than 25,000 robotaxis on European roads.