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ClassNK grants first autonomous ship notation to container vessel Genbu
ClassNK awarded its AUTO-Nav2 (All) notation to the container ship Genbu, marking the world’s first certification of an autonomous navigation system for medium‑ to long‑distance routes. The ship, built by Kyokuyo Shipyard and operated by Suzuyo Marine, is part of the Nippon Foundation’s MEGURI2040 fully autonomous program.
UBTECH and its partner Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor have placed more than 120 Walker S1 humanoid robots on a Chinese factory floor as “interns,” while the company disclosed a 53% revenue jump to 2.01 bn yuan ($281 m) and entered the mass‑supply stage for its Walker S2 series. The moves signal the first large‑scale, coordinated rollout of industrial humanoids in China.
Tesla Robotaxi vs. Waymo: The Future of Self-Driving https://t.co/1eh5T1x7Np via @YouTube #tesla #robotaxi #selfdriving #autonomouscar #autonomoustaxi #waymo @sonu_monika @enilev @Jagersbergknut @TysonLester @chidambara09 @labordeolivier @BetaMoroney @tlloydjones @Nicochan33 @jeancayeux @RLDI_Lamy @pierrepinna @pierrecappelli @pchamard @JeromeMONANGE @thierry_pires @MaiaGabunia @amalmerzouk @NewsNeus @mary_gambara @PawlowskiMario @XavierAncelin @drsharwood @kalydeoo @AnthonyRochand...
Quicktron Robotics will debut its QuickMix platform in the United States at MODEX 2026, showcasing the QuickBin Ultra tote system and QuickCube pallet automation. The integrated solution combines high‑density storage, up to 600 totes per hour per workstation, and flexible...
The piece argues that autonomous vehicle (AV) operations involve far more human roles than the traditional driver versus non‑driver dichotomy. Remote Assistants, Drivers, Operators, and Deciders each carry distinct safety responsibilities, contradicting industry claims that only the AI bears liability....
Ukraine's defense firms, headed by NORDA Dynamics co‑founder Oleksandr Liannyi, have field‑tested partially autonomous drones that can locate and strike targets with human approval. The move accelerates the race toward fully autonomous weapons, prompting ethical and legal concerns worldwide.
Monarch Tractor, once valued at more than $500 million and backed by $240 million in venture capital, burned through roughly $250 million before laying off its entire workforce and vacating its Livermore headquarters. The failure of its autonomous electric tractors has sparked lawsuits...
EngineAI has opened global registration for URKL, the world’s first humanoid robot combat league, using its T800 platform. The competition will award a $1.45 million gold championship belt and provide top‑16 teams with a T800 robot, shifting focus to algorithmic innovation...
Robots may be on the verge of a major upgrade. With 6G, machines could become continuously connected, sensing and learning in real time as part of coordinated fleets rather than isolated systems. The next leap in robotics will not just come from...
The Eufy Omni C28 robot vacuum‑mop, priced at £649 (about $810), delivers premium‑grade features such as 15,000 Pa suction, a self‑cleaning mop, and LiDAR navigation at a mid‑range cost. Testing in a busy family home shows strong performance on everyday debris...
I was on a Tesla audio space here on X today and got in an argument with a Tesla skeptic. He says how smooth your AI is at driving doesn’t matter. I am on the Freeway as I type this. It does. And you...
AGIBOT Unveils Genie G2: Next-Generation Wheeled Humanoid #Robot by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/mGOF8jBdnG
X Square Robot convened the world’s first Embodied AI Developers Conference (EAIDC 2026) in Shenzhen, drawing researchers, startups and industry partners to accelerate real‑world humanoid robotics. The event featured live robot demos, a national‑level hackathon and highlighted the company’s $280 million financing backing.
2026: AI models hit 10 trillion parameters 2028: Humanoid robots in every warehouse 2030: Bioprinted organs in transplant centers 2033: Longevity escape velocity achieved We're not predicting the future. We're building it. Which timeline are YOU on?
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The National Transportation Safety Board opened a formal investigation into Ford Motor’s BlueCruise hands‑free system after two 2024 highway collisions killed three people. The board cited driver overreliance, distraction and excessive speed, and called for tighter federal performance standards and...
DR02: The Humanoid #Robot That Thrives Where Humans Can’t by @DeepRobotics_CN #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/qXFV8Zumtv
McDonald’s in Shanghai Deploys Humanoid #Robots to Serve Customers by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/SBN7APhw5Z
ClassNK has awarded its AUTO-Nav2 (All) notation to the container ship Genbu, marking the world’s first certification of an autonomous navigation system for medium‑ to long‑distance routes. Built by Kyokuyo Shipyard and operated by Suzuyo Marine, Genbu is part of...
Generative Bionics’ Gen1 Positions AMD in the Emerging Humanoid #Robotics Race by @CyberRobooo #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/OJkVVgi0tS
Gravity-Defying VertiGo #Robot Climbs Walls Like a Lizard by @lukas_m_ziegler #AI #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/VbVKsP5avJ
In this episode, DoorDash VP of Autonomy Ashu Rege discusses the company’s shift from traditional robot‑taxi concepts to a focused delivery robot strategy, highlighting the “Goldilocks” approach of using lightweight, sidewalk‑compatible bots that balance speed, mass, and safety. He explains...
Amazon’s #Drone Deliveries Take Off in Dallas—Fast, Convenient, and a Bit Noisy by @CollinRugg #Innovation #FutureTech #Tech #SupplyChain https://t.co/SrT6WsbVUR
Humanoid #Robots Take Over the Last 10 Meters of #Automation by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/j4dlyoRFxt
Wayve announced a push to deliver low‑cost self‑driving software that can be installed in any vehicle, directly challenging Waymo’s market lead. Waymo’s newest robotaxi uses 42% fewer sensors and has signed a preliminary agreement with Toyota, narrowing Wayve’s hardware‑cost advantage.
Dara Khosrowshahi just answered the questions that will define Uber’s future: When do robotaxis actually scale? Do human drivers become obsolete? And what happens to millions of jobs when AI hits the real world? — Why Dara says AVs will eventually...
Rivian reported delivering 10,365 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, topping the consensus estimate of 9,678 and reaffirming its 62,000‑67,000 full‑year range. The surge comes as the automaker finalizes a $1.25 billion investment from Uber to deploy up to 50,000...
Researchers at Rutgers University have demonstrated a solid‑state drone that flies using piezoelectric actuators, eliminating traditional motors, gears, and linkages. A recent review of 38 studies confirms thermal‑imaging drones outperform ground surveys for detecting threatened rainforest species, especially arboreal mammals....
Cimcorp will unveil its Dreamfield automation platform at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, demonstrating how modular robotics, intelligent software, and lifecycle support can modernize grocery distribution. Dreamfield is engineered for ambient, refrigerated, and frozen environments, offering scalable, phased upgrades and standardized...
Monarch Tractor, once valued at over $500 million and backed by more than $240 million in venture funding, announced the shutdown of its entire workforce after burning through roughly $250 million developing AI‑powered autonomous tractors. The company’s electric self‑driving farm machines failed to...
Baidu’s Apollo Go fleet suffered a system‑wide failure on March 31 that immobilised more than 100 driverless taxis on Wuhan’s ring‑road expressways. Passengers were left stranded for up to two hours, traffic snarled and several minor collisions were reported, prompting fresh...
X Square Robot, in partnership with 58.com, has launched China’s first home‑cleaning robot service, allowing consumers in Shenzhen to book a combined human‑robot cleaning team. The AI‑powered humanoid robot autonomously performs structured tasks such as wiping surfaces and organizing items,...
The guys behind Pokémon GO just pulled off the greatest pivot in tech. Shaan and I chatted about this on the pod recently. For years, millions of players walked around cities capturing street-level video data. Now the game's hype is gone. But Niantic is...
The Drone Safety Team (DST) has been integrated into the U.S. Aviation Safety Team (USAST), creating a unified, cross‑community safety framework that includes drones, helicopters, general aviation, and commercial airlines. Central to this shift is NASA’s Aerospace National Safety Issue...
Less = more? A new “no-maneuvering” class of autonomous robots is redefining pallet transportation. That idea is starting to show up in real operations. What stands out to me is the design philosophy. No complex turning. No wasted space. Just precise, omnidirectional movement. A compact system...
How #Automatic Dispensing #Robots Are Modernizing Pharmacies by @gigadgets_ #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #Healthcare #TechForGood https://t.co/T3rg50nAt5
Terabase Energy announced that its upgraded Terafab V2 automated solar‑construction system has completed field testing and is ready for commercial deployment. The AI‑assisted robotics platform can assemble and position panel‑tracker modules at a two‑minute cycle, delivering roughly 20 MW per week...
#Robots Take Over the Kitchen: #Automation Meets Cooking by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/cudLbqtuZ5
When Uber entered Houston, a JAMA study showed a 24% reduction in drunk-driving incidents on weekends. Imagine what it would be like when we introduce autonomous vehicles at scale globally? Driving deaths could plummet.
Telenet Business is providing a dedicated 5G network slice to support Colruyt’s trial of an unmanned delivery vehicle in Leuven, Belgium. The pilot runs from mid‑May through August, with the vehicle transporting groceries from the supermarket chain to customers. Connectivity...
MIT Cheetah: The Agile Quadruped #Robot Redefining High-Performance Legged Locomotion by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/NL0h2YbUqj
AgileX #Robotics Unveils #Autonomous Machines Built for Real-World Chaos by @AgilexRobotics #AI #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/v87TRPIool
Canadian AI and quantum‑computing firm ZenaTech has unveiled its IQ Aqua autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) prototype, expanding from drones into underwater robotics. The initial model operates tethered and battery‑powered, while a next‑generation untethered version is under development. ZenaTech plans field...
Meet the #Robot That Runs on Walls Like a Spider via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/ytL4bacZ3t
Zipline Unveils #Autonomous Charging Stations for Its #Drone Delivery Fleet by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/qGhjC53ysu
Wah Kwong Maritime Transport and Bureau Veritas have delivered the LR2 tanker Frontier Venture, the first vessel in Wah Kwong’s new SMART‑enabled series and the inaugural Group 3 “augmented ship” with BV‑assigned SMART notations (H1, M1, EnE3, MH3). Built at Hengli...
UBTECH’s Walker S2 Takes on a Human in a Live Tennis Rally by @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/w6YMBb4mTN
A bat-inspired approach denoises ultrasound echolocation signals, enabling a palm-sized drone to navigate challenging environments while avoiding transparent or thin obstacles. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/utyw7UGfJ9 https://t.co/gfE3Ehcuyy
AI startup trains Chinese humanoid robots in Japanese hospitality Japan companies eye tech from China despite security risks due to lack of options https://t.co/bWAquSZSTu via @NikkeiAsia
#Robotics Meets Ride-Hailing: Uber Technologies Enters the Future of Delivery via @lukas_m_ziegler #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/HR0BytMM8m
Porcaspino: The Spiky Caterpillar #Robot Built to Conquer the Tightest Spaces by @IntEngineering #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/dtyvi3cF80
