Recent advancements in artificial intelligence are significantly accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology, allowing engineers to innovate at an unprecedented pace. However, the critical challenge remains ensuring that these advancements are paired with robust safety measures. Industry experts emphasize that achieving depth and rigor in safety protocols does not necessarily depend on having the largest budgets or the most extensive vehicle fleets. Instead, the focus is shifting towards extracting precise insights from data to enhance safety standards. As the industry moves forward, the integration of rigorous safety assessments with cutting-edge technology will be essential for the successful deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads.
How Kodiak uses AI and probabilistic risk assessment to measure autonomous trucking safety
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Nabuurs Reduces Cleaning Labor by 60-70% with Autonomous Tennant T16AMR Scrubber
Nabuurs Supply Chain Solutions has successfully reduced its cleaning labor requirements by an estimated 60 to 70% through the deployment of an autonomous Tennant T16AMR floor scrubber at its 60,000m² logistics facility in Oosterhout. This initiative, which began in July 2025, followed a thorough trial and ROI analysis aimed at maintaining cleaning standar...
AMR and AGV Automation Systems and Shuttles IT in Logistics
Oshen's Autonomous Sailboat Achieves Historic 3,555-Mile Atlantic Crossing in 127 Days
Oshen's four-foot autonomous sailboat, the C-Star PC13, has successfully completed a 3,555-mile Atlantic crossing, marking a historic achievement in the Microtransat Challenge after over 30 attempts. Departing Gran Canaria on May 7, the vessel reached Barbados in 127 days, navigating through busy shipping routes and challenging weather conditions, includi...
Transportation
Wall Street Considers Impact of AI Slowdown on Data Center Investments
Wall Street is evaluating the potential effects of a slowdown in AI model development on data center investments. Companies like Oracle, GE Vernova, and Caterpillar have heavily invested in AI infrastructure, but recent proposals for a slowdown have led to stock declines across the sector. The significance of this slowdown is underscored by the reliance o...
WaiV Robotics Achieves First Autonomous Nighttime Landing on Moving Vessel
WaiV Robotics has successfully conducted a series of open-sea demonstrations showcasing its autonomous drone launch and recovery system. Notably, the company achieved the first-ever autonomous maritime takeoff and landing at night, marking a significant milestone in maritime technology. This achievement is crucial as it demonstrates the capabilities of Wa...
Drones News autonomous drones
DataSelf Corp. Launches Enhanced DataSelf ETL+ for Advanced Analytics Solutions
DataSelf Corp. has unveiled the latest version of DataSelf ETL+, an advanced reporting and analytics solution designed for mid-market businesses. This next-generation software integrates powerful AI capabilities to enhance data analytics and reporting processes. The introduction of DataSelf ETL+ is significant as it positions DataSelf Corp. as a leader in...
Stratasys at IMTS 2026: GM Scales Additive to 20+ Plants
Stratasys is rolling additive out across 20+ GM plants while Toyota prints robot grippers. Booth build data, the F870, and where the cost case breaks.
Market and Business News
Kinetic Blocks Introduces Beta Marketplace for Humanoid Robot Training Data
Kinetic Blocks, a startup based in Oslo, has launched a beta version of a marketplace dedicated to the buying and selling of training data for humanoid robots. This platform became available on September 1, following months of development in collaboration with a select group of data suppliers and early users. The introduction of this marketplace is signif...
Computing Humanoids News
Transforming Machine Signals into Informed Decisions: The Role of MES/MOM Data
In manufacturing, data generation is abundant, with machines continuously producing events, counters, and parameters. However, many plants still rely on informal updates rather than a cohesive understanding of operations. This highlights a common misconception in digital transformation: that simply collecting more data leads to improved operations. Instea...
Factory / Digital Transformation
Jiushi Expands Its 30,000 Autonomous Vehicles into Urban Governance Applications
Jiushi has announced a strategic upgrade to its urban-level physical AI, aiming to extend its 'Jiushi Brain' capabilities beyond autonomous logistics vehicles. CEO Kong Qi emphasized that the company will leverage its extensive operational experience and data from over 30,000 vehicles, which have collectively traveled more than 250 million kilometers acro...
Autonomous Vehicles Urban Governance AI Technology
IMTS 2026 Preview: Record Orders and the Automation Story
IMTS 2026 opens in Chicago with 1,788 exhibitors and record H1 machine tool orders. What the USMTO data says about automation, and the booths to see.
Market and Business News
AirData Enhances Live Streaming with DVR-Style Rewind and Cloud Recording Features
AirData has launched a significant upgrade to its live streaming platform, introducing cloud recording and a DVR-style rewind feature that allows authorized users to review up to 10 minutes of past footage during active drone missions. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for public safety agencies and utility companies, enabling them to access cri...
News
Anthropic Disrupts Five Cases of Claude Misuse for Potential Bioweapons Research
Anthropic reported that it intervened in five instances where researchers misused its AI model, Claude, in ways that could have facilitated biological weapons development. These incidents occurred between December 2025 and August 2026, highlighting the challenges of distinguishing legitimate scientific research from potentially harmful activities. The sig...
AI and Robotics
Didi Chuxing (CN)
China
Didi Chuxing is a Chinese ride-hailing platform that has expanded into autonomous vehicle research and development. The company operates a large-scale mobility service network and invests in self-driving technology.
Drone Delivery Canada
Canada
Operates the FLYTE proprietary platform for automated cargo UAS, with integrated air traffic management and DroneSpot depots for medical and commercial use.
Duckietown Robotics
United States
Educational robotics platform provider offering autonomous vehicle kits and AI curricula used by 250+ universities worldwide.
BioRobotics Laboratory, Korea University of Technology and Education
Korea, Republic of (South)
South Korean university research laboratory focusing on haptics, exoskeletons, rehabilitation robotics, and autonomous ground vehicles.
Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL)
United States
VA–Univ. of Pittsburgh research center founded 1994, developing wheelchair robotics and assistive mobility tech for veterans and people with disabilities.
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
United States
The REC Foundation is a US nonprofit that runs VEX-based robotics and drone competitions reaching 1.1 million students across 70 countries.
Datanomix
United States
No-Operator-Input production monitoring software that turns CNC machine data into real-time visibility and prescriptive coaching for manufacturers.
Data Science Automation, Inc.
United States
Pittsburgh-area automation systems integrator since 1993; NI Select Partner; 3,000+ solutions across manufacturing, R&D, government, and test automation.
Anyscale
United States
Anyscale is a San Francisco AI infrastructure firm behind Ray, the open-source engine for large-scale model training; Nscale agreed to buy it for $1.65B.
Pendulum Systems
United States
Seattle AI software company delivering device-native alt-PNT navigation for GPS-denied environments across drones, defense, and supply chains.
Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH
Germany
German precision motion leader founded 1970; makes piezo actuators, nanopositioning stages, hexapod robots for semiconductor, photonics, and medical markets.
PBA Systems Pte Ltd
Singapore
Singapore precision motion specialist (est. 1999); direct drive motors, nano-precision gantry stages, and mechatronic systems for semiconductor packaging.
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