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Carbonix and CASA Certify First SAIL III Drone in Australia
Carbonix says it is the first company in Australia to receive SAIL III certification for a drone, clearing a path to scalable long-range BVLOS operations. Sydney-based autonomous aviation company Carbonix has become the first company in Australia to achieve Safety Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III drone certification, according to the company. Carbonix says the milestone, […] The post Carbonix and CASA Certify First SAIL III Drone in Australia appeared first on DRONELIFE.
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Unbounded Dynamics Launches MWA™ Model, Tops Global Embodied Intelligence Rankings
Unbounded Dynamics has introduced the MWA™ model, marking a significant advancement in embodied intelligence as it becomes the first long-sequence bidirectional physical causal chain. This innovative model has secured the top ranking in the RoboCasa GR1 TableTop competition, outperforming industry giants such as NVIDIA and Xiaopeng. By incorporating a distinctive 'hidden space world model' alongside reinforcement learning, the MWA™ model equips robots with the ability to comprehend physical laws and implement accurate strategies in intricate real-world environments. This development highlights Unbounded Dynamics' commitment to pushing the boundaries of robotic intelligence and performance.
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Tesla rival forced to make big changes amid EV shift
Lucid Motors, an electric vehicle startup, announced significant layoffs on June 23, 2026, as it grapples with declining demand in the U.S. EV market. The company is cutting 18% of its workforce, which amounts to over 1,400 employees, in an effort to save approximately $158 million annually. This decision follows a sharp drop in EV sales, with Lucid's market share rising to only 1.8%, despite being the highest it has recorded. The layoffs will impact various roles, including full-time employees, contractors, and hourly production workers at its AMP-1 factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, where a second production shift is being eliminated. The restructuring comes as Lucid aims to align its production with lower-than-expected demand and reduce inventory amid challenging market conditions. The company has faced a series of leadership changes and operational disruptions, including the departure of its chief operating officer, Marc Winterhoff, and the suspension of its 2026 production guidance. Analysts have expressed concerns about Lucid's financial stability, prompting a reduction in the company's stock price target. As of the layoff announcement, Lucid's shares fell by 3.7%, reflecting investor apprehension about the company's future in a competitive EV landscape.
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