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Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 will run March 10‑13 at RAI, drawing roughly 30,000 mobility professionals from over 140 nations. The exhibition will host more than 900 exhibitors across 12 halls, marking the largest floor space in its 50‑year history. A revamped summit programme features over 300 AI‑focused sessions on smart parking, road safety, C‑ITS, and autonomous mobility, complemented by four industry‑partnered open stages. The event also highlights startups via the ITSUP platform and introduces a paid‑but modest visitor pass that includes full summit access.
Nashville’s Metro Council voted 20‑15 to formally oppose the Boring Company’s Music City Loop, a 13‑mile underground tunnel linking downtown to the airport. The state of Tennessee is pushing the project forward, with legislation to centralize oversight and strip the...
Texas Instruments announced a partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate safe humanoid robot deployment. The collaboration merges TI’s real‑time motor control, sensing, radar and power technologies with NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor compute and Holoscan ecosystem. A sensor‑fusion solution using TI’s IWR6243 mmWave radar...
Dexterity unveiled Foresight, a physics‑consistent world model and 4D packing agent that powers its dual‑arm robot Mech for autonomous truck loading. The system evaluates up to 400 placement options per box in under 400 ms, optimizing density, stability, reachability and parallelism....
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The commercial UAV sector is approaching a post‑Part 108 era where fleet‑based operations will dominate, shifting focus from single‑aircraft flight time to rapid aircraft turnaround. Operators must choose between battery‑swapping docks that deliver minute‑level exchanges and fast‑charging stations that minimize inventory...
Orizon Aerostructures has deployed Flexxbotics’ autonomous manufacturing platform to create a data‑driven, closed‑loop control environment across its aerospace production lines. The integration links CNC machines, FANUC robots, and enterprise PLM systems, feeding multimodal sensor streams into industrial AI for real‑time...
Researchers at Amazon Frontier AI & Robotics and UC Berkeley unveiled Perceptive Humanoid Parkour (PHP), a framework that lets the Unitree G1 humanoid robot perform dynamic parkour using onboard perception. By combining motion‑matching with a teacher‑student reinforcement‑learning pipeline, a single visuomotor...
Global design firm Tata Elxsi unveiled DevStudio.ai, a generative‑AI platform built for the automotive software development lifecycle. The solution uses a multi‑agent architecture aligned with ASPICE standards and can run on cloud or air‑gapped on‑premise environments. Early deployments with OEMs...
Skyports Infrastructure supplied its Vertiport Automation System (VAS) to support SkyDrive’s eVTOL flight demonstrations in Tokyo from Feb 24‑28, 2026. The five‑day event showcased the remotely piloted SD‑05 aircraft over Tokyo Bay and featured a temporary vertiport terminal equipped with...
ANRA Technologies has been awarded Task Order 1 under the FAA’s Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT) to evaluate a cooperative separation service for urban air mobility (UAM), unmanned traffic management (UTM) and traditional air traffic. The effort will integrate...
DIODON has launched VIGILANSEA, a three‑year France 2030‑funded programme with SeaOwl and ISAE‑SUPAERO to create a long‑endurance maritime UAV and the DIODON REEF station that autonomously launches, recovers and recharges the UAV from a USV. Building on prior NATO and Dronathlon integrations,...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems will conduct a live demonstration of an infrastructure‑based ramp‑merging support system for autonomous vehicles on Tokyo’s Metropolitan Expressway. The trial, scheduled for September to November 2026 near the Yoyogi inbound entrance, will test how roadside...
PAL Robotics used Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026 to showcase its next‑generation mobile manipulator, TIAGo Pro. The robot’s open‑source software stack and real‑time teleoperation demo highlighted its adaptability for research and industry deployments. CEO Francesco Ferro led a round‑table on human‑robot...
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is turning smart factories from concept to reality, linking sensors, edge devices, AI analytics and cloud platforms across production lines. Real‑time data enables predictive maintenance, automated workflows and energy optimization, driving higher productivity while trimming...
Autonomous robots are moving from pilot projects to large‑scale deployments across warehouses, retail and healthcare, turning robotics‑as‑a‑service into a core managed‑service offering. As fleets grow, each additional machine widens the attack surface, blurring IT and OT responsibilities and exposing misconfigurations,...
Danish robot maker Agrointelli, creator of the Robotti field robot, has filed for bankruptcy in a Danish court due to insufficient cash flow. The company announced the filing on LinkedIn and is now seeking a buyer, with a deadline of...
Videosoft Global has secured an enterprise‑level agreement with Fugro to become the primary provider of real‑time video solutions across its fleet of uncrewed surface vessels and crewed ships. The contract was awarded after a competitive global tender, selecting Videosoft’s FireLight...
YellowScan introduced the Venturer LiDAR at Geo Week 2026, positioning it as an NDAA‑compliant solution for high‑precision, security‑focused surveying. The system processes all data locally via YellowScan CloudStation, eliminating cloud dependencies and ensuring full data sovereignty. It features 360‑degree adaptive...
A new review of 446 papers from 2001‑2025 shows underwater swarm robotics gaining rapid traction. Researchers highlight bio‑inspired coordination rules—drawn from fish schools and predator‑prey dynamics—as a way to overcome the latency and bandwidth limits of acoustic communication. The study...
The NDSS 2025 paper presents the first large‑scale measurement of physical‑world adversarial attacks on commercial traffic‑sign recognition (TSR) systems used in autonomous vehicles. While academic attack techniques can achieve 100% success against specific commercial TSR functions, overall success rates are...
Near Earth Autonomy, together with Honeywell, Moog and XP Services, has completed a year of integration and flight testing for the RUC‑60, an optionally crewed Black Hawk converted for autonomous logistics. The team demonstrated the first fully automated takeoff‑to‑landing flight...
Zebra Technologies argues that by 2026 the most effective supply‑chain upgrade will be "pocket automation"—targeted, workflow‑level upgrades rather than full‑site, lights‑out factories. The approach promises ROI within 24 months, leveraging AI‑enabled handhelds, wearables and RFID to augment frontline workers. Incremental...
Mutable Tactics, a British AI startup, secured $2.1 million in pre‑seed funding to build software that lets swarms of military drones operate autonomously when satellite navigation and communications are unavailable. The round was led by Seraphim Space, with participation from the...
The Warthog UGV is a rugged, all‑terrain unmanned ground vehicle built for industrial automation and research, offering a 272 kg payload, 18 km/h top speed, and IP65‑rated steel/aluminum construction. It comes with ROS 2 preinstalled, a Gazebo simulation model, and flexible power outputs...
Minnesota labor advocates are urging state lawmakers to halt the deployment of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles until clear safety and regulatory frameworks are established. Waymo currently operates driver‑assisted cars in Minneapolis to map streets, while the state lacks specific autonomous‑vehicle legislation....
Sony will exhibit at Amsterdam Drone Week 2026, showcasing its imaging and sensor portfolio for commercial drones. The lineup includes the full‑frame ILX‑LR1 camera, Alpha series cameras, the FCB‑ER9500 4K/60 block camera, and the AS‑DT1 miniature LiDAR sensor. Sony also...
ePropelled announced its largest expansion of electronic control technologies, adding new motor controllers (ESCs) and Intelligent Power Systems (iPS) for aerial, ground and marine platforms. The upgraded ESCs feature advanced algorithms, real‑time diagnostics and networked data services that boost torque...
Hitachi Rail has secured a €481.6 million contract to supply rolling stock and a Communications‑Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system for Turin Metro Line 2. The deal covers a €388.5 million base segment from Rebaudengo to Porta Nuova, with an optional €93.1 million extension to...
Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill and Hanwha Drilling have formed a strategic alliance to create next‑generation remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology for offshore rigs. The partnership will blend Kongsberg’s automation and communications platforms with Seadrill’s and Hanwha’s operational expertise. It aims to...
Syracuse, the nation’s snowiest city, has cut snow‑removal complaint calls by 30% after deploying Samsara’s AI‑enhanced GPS and dash‑cam system. The platform provides real‑time vehicle locations and video, feeding a public map that refreshes every five minutes and helps dispatch...
Simbe announced that its autonomous shelf‑scanning robot Tally has earned UL 3300 certification, making it the first retail robotics company to achieve the standard. The certification validates Tally’s mechanical, electrical and software safety after passing more than 40 rigorous tests for...
The article examines the rise of "lights‑out" or dark‑factory manufacturing, where robotics, AI, and machine‑vision enable production with minimal human presence. While high‑volume, low‑variability lines—such as Chinese EV plants—show impressive productivity gains, the piece warns that full automation falters in...
Cyngn announced a commercial contract to install its DriveMod Tugger at WEG’s electric‑motor plant in Bluffton, Indiana. The autonomous tugger will move up to 60 pallets of components daily, replacing single‑pallet forklift runs. By handling predictable transport, the system frees forklift...
Sunseeker Robotics is set to launch the S4 robotic mower on March 3, 2026, a wire‑free system that uses LiDAR and AI‑vision to autonomously tend residential lawns up to 1,000 square meters. The mower maps terrain in real time, avoids...
Torc Robotics is extending its autonomous‑truck program to Michigan, testing the latest Freightliner Cascadia‑based chassis on snow, ice and rain‑slicked roads. The initiative marks a strategic shift from the Sun Belt corridors that dominate the industry, allowing Torc to validate...
Israel Aerospace Industries and Germany’s TKMS handed over the BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle to the German Navy, marking a milestone in the Marine 2035+ modernization. The 11‑12 meter AUV can operate for weeks without crew, carrying a telescoping mast with radar and...
Bank of America reinstated coverage of Tesla with a buy rating and a $460 price target, implying about 17% upside. The analyst highlighted Tesla’s camera‑only autonomous driving stack as a cost‑effective edge over LiDAR‑based rivals. Robotaxi services, already operating in...
At Intertraffic 2026, Asura Technologies highlighted its AI‑driven platform that enables predictive, automated mobility management. The company showcased how real‑time video analytics and camera‑agnostic software are being rolled out across more than 500 U.S. parking sites and hundreds of highway...
India’s Tata Motors and Stellantis have signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden their existing partnership into hybrid powertrains and lightweight engineering. The MoU targets development of engines and hybrid systems that meet the upcoming CAFE Phase III fuel‑efficiency standards, with...
Ampere, Renault Group's EV and software arm, has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Basquevolt to fast‑track lithium‑metal battery technology for future electric vehicles. The partnership leverages Basquevolt's polymer‑electrolyte cells, which promise a substantial jump in energy density, lighter packs,...
ARIA Sensing has partnered with Algorized to launch an AI‑driven ultra‑wideband radar platform, beginning with an in‑cabin child presence detection system for automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers. The solution merges ARIA’s HYDROGEN 4×4 UWB radar SoC—featuring 3‑D sensing, digital beamforming...
Hyundai Mobis is hosting a ten‑day technology showcase at its Arjeplog, Sweden winter testing ground, marking the site’s 20th anniversary. More than 100 engineers and purchasing managers from ten European and North American customers will evaluate demo vehicles equipped with upcoming...
Renesas Electronics introduced the RH850/U2C, a 32‑bit automotive microcontroller built on a 28 nm process. The MCU features four cores running up to 320 MHz, including dual lockstep cores, and offers up to 8 MB of on‑chip flash. It supports Ethernet TSN, CAN‑XL,...
Autolane and Hevo have announced a partnership to embed wireless charging into autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets, with commercial trials slated for 2026. The collaboration merges Autolane’s curbside operating system, which coordinates pickups, deliveries and rideshare, with Hevo’s wireless charging hardware...
ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI announced a strategic partnership to deliver a plug‑and‑play maritime navigation system that operates without GPS. The solution merges ANELLO’s silicon‑photonic optical gyroscope (SiPhOG) inertial sensor with Mythos AI’s autonomous decision‑making software, creating an open‑systems INS...
Humanoid robots are emerging as a high‑growth market that could outpace the automotive sector, especially in Europe where manufacturers are seeking new value streams. A Fraunhofer‑IPA and P3 white paper reveals a fragmented hardware landscape lacking standardized architectures, with key...
Researchers have built a bioinspired robot eye that uses a liquid‑metal actuator to mimic the pupillary light reflex. The hemispherical sensor array provides an ultra‑wide field of view, while electrical spikes from light‑sensitive material expand or contract the artificial pupil....
Mouser Electronics has expanded its Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Online Resource Center to help engineers tackle real‑world deployment hurdles. The hub consolidates technical articles, eBooks and product data covering perception, deterministic networking, functional safety, cybersecurity and ethical decision‑making. It emphasizes software‑defined,...
Chef Robotics unveiled Conveyor Connect, a capability that lets its AI‑driven Chef robots communicate directly with any type of conveyor, from continuous belts to indexing lines. The system uses a wireless Conveyor Companion Box attached to the conveyor’s VFD, providing...
NAPA Auto Parts is expanding its warehouse automation by deploying over 100 AI‑powered mobile robots from Brightpick at a new distribution center. The rollout follows a 2025 pilot that demonstrated reduced picker travel time and improved order accuracy. Brightpick will...
