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Waymo and Toyota will soon start testing their robotaxis in Japan
Waymo and Toyota are set to begin testing autonomous bZ4X robotaxis in Japan next year.
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Generative AI, robotics and machine-learning models.
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Domestic droid gone amok? Don't worry, you're covered
UK insurer Adrian Flux has launched a specialized insurance policy to cover damages and liabilities caused by domestic humanoid robots.
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AI robotics may need 10 million hours of interaction data to reach production-level capabilities: Goldman Sachs
A Goldman Sachs report suggests AI robotics may need 10 million hours of interaction data to become commercially viable.
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Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.
Waymo is partnering with Toyota to test self-driving electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan starting next year.
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Sam Altman says OpenAI will point its robots at building data centres
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to use the company's robotics program to build data centers.
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IG Defence, Oman’s MSA Global explore production of drone systems
India's IG Defence and Oman's MSA Global have signed an MoU to explore the co-development and local manufacture of drone and counter-drone systems.
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Driverless 18-wheelers are on a few highways, but widespread use is a long way down the road
Driverless 18-wheeler trucks are being tested in Texas and California, though widespread adoption faces technical hurdles.
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Tesla Robotaxi riders report detours after Houston service expands
Tesla Robotaxi users in Houston are reporting navigation issues and pickup errors following a service area expansion.
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Pudu Robotics opens its European headquarters in Neuss, Germany
Shenzhen-based Pudu Robotics has launched its European headquarters in Neuss, Germany.
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The French robotics startup promising to deploy industrial humanoids after just 20 minutes of training
A French robotics startup claims its industrial humanoid robots can be deployed after only 20 minutes of training.
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One step closer to the Terminator? Experts reveal robot with 'real muscles' strong enough to jump, swim and grasp
Experts have developed a robot with biological muscles capable of jumping, swimming and grasping, advancing the field of biohybrid robotics.
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Please state the nature of the medical emergency: Google is building a robot medic for NASA
Google is collaborating with NASA to develop a robotic medical assistant for astronauts on deep-space missions, building on an AI-powered medical decision-support system.
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Boston Dynamics Faces Employee Protest Over Robot Deal With ICE
Boston Dynamics employees have protested a robot deal involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reflecting broader tech worker concerns about corporate values alignment.
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Munich’s biggest taxi firm plans up to 500 Tensor robotaxis in Germany
Munich's largest taxi operator and US autonomous vehicle company Tensor have signed a letter of intent to deploy up to 500 self-driving cars in German cities.
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Boston Dynamics Workers Protest Use Of Robot Dogs By ICE
Boston Dynamics employees have protested the company's sale of four robot dogs to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for $1.3 million.
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How to fund your robotics company: not another fundraise
Article explores alternative funding strategies for robotics companies beyond traditional fundraising rounds.
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Waymo adds nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi coverage in 5 cities
Waymo is expanding its driverless robotaxi service by nearly 250 square miles across five cities over the coming week.
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ANYbotics begins delivery of legged inspection robot built for explosive atmospheres
ANYbotics announced delivery of ANYmal X, the first legged robot designed to operate safely in explosive atmospheres.