Tesla Drivers Must Pass A Quiz To Enable FSD In Europe
Tesla has launched its Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) feature in Europe, beginning with the Netherlands. Before activation, owners must complete an in‑car safety tutorial and pass a two‑question quiz confirming they understand the system’s limits and their responsibility. The quiz satisfies the UN‑R171 driver‑education requirement, addressing past regulatory concerns about driver‑assistance naming. This compliance step clears the way for Tesla to seek approval in additional EU markets.
Autonomous Wheelchairs Land at DTW’s Evans Terminal
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is piloting autonomous wheelchairs in its Warren Cleage Evans Terminal through a partnership with mobility‑tech firm Unifi. The AI‑driven devices, powered by Blueberry Technology, will ferry passengers to gates, restrooms and concessions while offering obstacle detection,...
Government Announces Billions in Spending on Military Drones
The Australian government unveiled a decade‑long investment of at least $12 bn AUD (about $7.9 bn USD) in military drones and counter‑drone systems. The package includes $2 bn AUD (~$1.3 bn USD) in the new Integrated Investment Program and $2.2 bn AUD (~$1.45 bn USD) for...
The US and China Need to Talk About Unmanned Nukes
The United States and China have yet to formalize controls over AI‑driven autonomous weapons, despite a 2024 joint statement that humans must remain "in the loop" for nuclear decisions. Recent U.S. strategic documents and Trump’s upcoming Beijing visit highlight growing...
Exploring Predictive Maintenance and Vessel Automation at Ship Repair USA
The Ship Repair USA conference in Jacksonville will feature a session on June 23‑24 led by Growth Tree Group co‑founder Yiannik Bennett. The presentation, titled “Optimizing Operational Efficiency and Predictive Maintenance through Advanced Vessel Automation, Analysis, and Condition‑Based Monitoring,” explores...
Versatile Robot Uses Tracked Flippers to Traverse Varying Terrain
Researchers at TU Darmstadt’s SIM Group unveiled Athena, a rugged, autonomous search‑and‑rescue robot that combines tracked mobility with four independently controlled flipper arms. The robot can expand from 28 to 50 inches, climb 16‑inch steps and 45‑degree stairs, and carries...
Airhart Takes Off
Airhart Aeronautics, founded by former SpaceX avionics engineer Nikita Ermoshkin, unveiled a four‑seat prototype that consumes just 7.4 gallons of fuel per hour and features a dual‑touch “electronized” cockpit that automates routine tasks. The company raised $4.56 million in venture capital...
Mission Control Taps Magellan Aerospace for Lunar Utility Rover Systems
Mission Control announced that Magellan Aerospace will develop core subsystems for Canada’s Lunar Utility Rover, a semi‑autonomous, minibus‑sized vehicle. The Canadian Space Agency has earmarked about $985 million USD in total, with $876 million USD allocated over 13 years for design and...
KUKA to Highlight Advanced Automated Welding Solutions at FABTECH Canada 2026
KUKA will showcase its new arc_cellerate Index robotic welding cell and the mobile Edu_ArcWelding training cart at FABTECH Canada 2026 (June 9‑11). The Index is a compact, pre‑engineered solution for high‑mix, low‑volume welding, featuring real‑time Xiris weld cameras and a KR CYBERTECH...
How Manufacturers Are Testing Physical AI Before Making Big Investments
Manufacturers are turning to dedicated AI testing labs—such as TCS’s Gemini Experience Centers, Microsoft’s AI Co‑Innovation Lab, and Deloitte’s Smart Factory—to evaluate physical AI before committing to costly deployments. These sites let firms experiment with robots, sensors and data‑ops platforms...
New U.S. Autonomous Squire Seaglider Conducts Test Flight
REGENT Defense confirmed that its autonomous Squire Seaglider completed a successful ground‑effect flight test in the United States on April 13, 2026. The wing‑in‑ground‑effect craft can travel up to 70 knots (about 81 mph), cover more than 100 nautical miles, and...
This Robot Sees Danger, Decides Its Route and Powers over Obstacles While Carrying Loads
KAIST researchers unveiled DreamWaQ++, a quadrupedal‑robot control system that fuses camera, LiDAR and proprioceptive data to anticipate terrain and adjust its gait in real time. The multimodal reinforcement‑learning architecture lets the robot climb 35° slopes, traverse stairs and clear obstacles...
Ouster Launches Stereolabs ZED X Nano: A Wrist-Mount Stereo Camera Built for Robotic Manipulation and Physical AI
Ouster announced the Stereolabs ZED X Nano, a wrist‑mount stereo camera designed for robotic manipulation and Physical AI. The 40 % smaller unit packs a 2.3 MP global‑shutter sensor that captures 1920×1200 RGB and depth at up to 120 fps, with sub‑millimeter neural depth accuracy. A...
YMX Logistics Introduces The First Autonomous Yard Operating System
YMX Logistics unveiled an expanded Yard Operating System (YMX OS) that automates data capture, AI‑driven decision making, and autonomous yard trucks across multi‑site networks. The platform combines an embedded Yard Management System, computer‑vision sensors, a digital‑twin engine, and integrated electric‑vehicle...
MODEX 2026: GreyOrange Launches GreyMatter Foundry
GreyOrange unveiled GreyMatter Foundry at MODEX 2026, an AI‑driven simulation platform that unifies warehouse flow design, technology sizing, and layout planning in a high‑fidelity environment. The tool lets customers, integrators and fulfillment teams model heterogeneous robot fleets and human processes,...
MODEX 2026: Gartner Predicts Half of New Warehouses Built in Developed Markets Will Be Human-Optional Facilities by 2030
Gartner’s latest supply‑chain research predicts that by 2030 half of all new warehouses built in developed markets will be designed as robot‑centric facilities where human labor is optional. The forecast reflects mounting labor shortages and rising wage pressures that are...
Humanoid Robots Show Off Their Language and Boxing Skills in Hong Kong
More than 100 humanoid robots were on display at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, including AGIBOT Innovation’s X2 Ultra that can speak Mandarin and English and answer audience questions. The exhibition highlighted a range of capabilities—from singing and...
MODEX 2026: Dexory Unveils DexoryView Adapt for Warehouse Operations
Dexory unveiled DexoryView Adapt at MODEX 2026, adding an AI reasoning layer to its existing DexoryView digital‑twin platform. The new capability transforms real‑time warehouse sensor data into autonomous, evidence‑backed operational decisions. By linking robot‑collected signals, site‑specific rules, and a growing...
Creepy Elon Musk ‘Robot Dog’ Spotted Roaming San Francisco Streets
A hyper‑realistic silicone head of Elon Musk was mounted on a four‑legged robot dog that roamed San Francisco’s Oracle Park and SoMa districts. The stunt promoted Beeple’s upcoming "Infinite Loop" exhibition, opening April 18 at the Node digital art center in Palo Alto. The...
Kuka Outlines ‘Automation 2.0’ Strategy, Combining AI Software with Industrial Robotics
Kuka unveiled an "Automation 2.0" roadmap that blends artificial intelligence with its industrial robots, positioning the firm at the forefront of the emerging "physical AI" wave. The centerpiece is Kuka AMP, a software‑defined platform that layers AI‑driven decision‑making over existing hardware....
Chinese Automaker Chery Begins Selling Humanoid Robot to Consumers for $42,000 Each
Chinese automaker Chery has launched its self‑developed Aimoga humanoid robot for roughly $41,830 through JD.com, shifting the device from a showroom assistant role to a consumer‑available product. The robot, previously deployed in overseas dealership showrooms, can greet visitors, answer questions...
Polybee Scales Physical AI Agents for “Immediate, Bankable ROI” In Specialty Crops
Polybee, a Singapore‑based agtech startup, deploys fleets of self‑charging drones that act as "physical AI agents" to monitor crop health, forecast yields, and perform pollination in specialty vegetables and fruits. The drones autonomously scan every plant, delivering data‑driven harvest timing...
Qualcomm Expands Strategic Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Immersive Eyewear Collaborations
Qualcomm Technologies announced expanded collaborations with Bosch and Snap’s Specs Inc to advance advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and immersive eyewear using Snapdragon platforms. Bosch has already shipped more than 10 million Snapdragon Cockpit computers and will now integrate Snapdragon Ride Flex SoCs...
China Tech Companies Going Gangbusters in the Gulf
Chinese autonomous‑driving firms Baidu (Apollo Go) and WeRide debuted fully driverless robotaxi services in Dubai in early April, marking the first city outside China with multiple Chinese operators running commercial fleets side‑by‑side. Baidu’s sixth‑generation RT6 vehicles and WeRide’s Geely‑based GXRs use...
ROS 2: The Next Generation for Robust and Scalable Robotics Applications
ROS 2 is the next‑generation version of the Robot Operating System, redesigned for commercial robotics. It replaces ROS 1's centralized master with the decentralized Data Distribution Service (DDS), adding real‑time support, QoS controls, and built‑in security. The platform is gaining traction in...
Korean University Students Invited to Build UAM Aircraft and Plan Vertiports of the Future
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority have launched the 2026 National University Student UAM Olympiad, inviting university teams to design urban air‑mobility aircraft and plan vertiport infrastructure. The competition runs from April 10...
From AI Insights to AI Action: What’s Changing in Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence is transitioning from pilot projects to core manufacturing operations as firms grapple with supply‑chain disruptions, labor shortages, and margin pressure. AI now not only analyzes data but also takes action, automating workflows and adjusting production in real time....
Automotive Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Testing – and How Do I Do It Right?
The article explains how software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) testing using virtual ECUs (V‑ECUs) lets automotive developers validate code without physical hardware. dSPACE’s VEOS platform integrates V‑ECUs, supports standards, and enables 24/7 automatic validation aligned with ISO 26262. Benefits include faster time‑to‑market, parallel development,...
Kia Targets 4.13 Million Global Sales by 2030 with EVs, Hybrids and PBVs at the Core
Kia announced at its 2026 CEO Investor Day a roadmap to sell 4.13 million vehicles annually by 2030, targeting a 4.5% global market share. The plan balances 1 million battery‑electric cars, 1.15 million hybrid/electric models, and roughly 2 million internal‑combustion units, while expanding its...
Saudi Arabia's First Mills Deploys AI Agent Platform in Food Production First
Saudi Arabia’s leading flour‑miller First Mills has become the first customer of Glasgow‑based AI startup Kodamai, installing its Kelvingrove platform – the world’s first mathematically verified autonomous‑agent system – across four production sites. The platform uses category theory, type theory and...
Satair Deploys ASRS in Singapore
Satair, an Airbus Services subsidiary, has commissioned an AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) at its Singapore hub, marking the company’s third global deployment after Hamburg and Dulles. The Swisslog‑installed solution packs 23 robots and 60,000 bins into a...
Drone Delivery Is Taking Off in the US, Could 2026 Be the UK’s Breakthrough Moment?
Walmart announced a 150‑store expansion of its Wing‑partnered drone delivery program, bringing the total to 270 stores by the end of 2027 and putting roughly 40 million Americans within reach of ultra‑fast aerial shipments. The move underscores a shift from pilot...
Uber Delivery Robots Defaced In Sheffield
Uber Eats’ autonomous delivery robots, operated by Starship Technologies, began service in Sheffield’s Meersbrook neighbourhood on March 20, 2026. Within a week, the devices were vandalised with spray‑paint messages, bent poles, gaffer tape and traffic cones placed to block movement. Residents...
Designing the Agentic AI Enterprise for Measurable Performance
EdgeVerve outlines a production‑grade framework for deploying semi‑autonomous AI agents across enterprise workflows. It stresses starting with business outcomes, decomposing tasks, and building a governed, observable platform that balances autonomy with risk. A finance pilot delivered over $32 million cash‑flow lift,...
PDW Attritable Multirotor Strike Drone Moves Into Production
Performance Drone Works (PDW) announced that its Attritable Multirotor strike drone has entered full‑scale production. The system is built for rugged, contested environments and offers interchangeable 5", 7" and 10" arm configurations with a universal payload interface. It can carry...
Nokia Drone-in-a-Box Systems Support Yonkers Police Newly Launched DFR Program
Yonkers Police have launched a citywide Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) program using two Nokia Drone‑in‑a‑Box systems. Integrated with Motorola Solutions’ CAPE software and the AWARE Crime Control Center, the drones can be dispatched to any incident in under three minutes, streaming high‑resolution...
Redefining Industrial Robotics with Learned Physical Intelligence
Generalist AI firm unveiled GEN‑1, a multimodal model that can perform simple physical tasks with near‑perfect reliability. The system reports success rates above 99 %, completes tasks up to three times faster than previous state‑of‑the‑art robots, and needs only about one...
Level-Three Autonomy Falters but China Fear Pushes Car Makers On
BMW and Mercedes have halted development of Level‑3 autonomous driving, citing insufficient consumer demand and high costs. Both firms noted that the technology’s strict operating conditions limited its profitability. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers are rapidly advancing Level‑2‑plus‑plus systems, prompting European manufacturers...
China’s Humanoid Robot Output to Nearly Double in 2026
The global humanoid robot market is set to surge in the second half of 2026, with China driving a 94% increase in annual output. TrendForce identifies Unitree Robotics and AgiBot as dominant players, together accounting for almost 80% of shipments....
Neel Somani on What It Actually Looks Like to Run an Organization Full of Computer-Use Agents
Neel Somani explains that deploying computer-use agents is less about technical integration and more about organizational governance. He highlights the need for explicit permission models, robust rollback procedures, and dedicated staffing to monitor and adjust agent behavior. Somani also stresses...
SYNAOS Scales NA Operations as Demand for Interoperable Intralogistics Accelerates
SYNAOS, a provider of intralogistics orchestration software, announced a major expansion of its North American operations to meet rising demand for vendor‑agnostic automation. The move follows its collaboration with Rockwell Automation and OTTO Motors to advance the VDA 5050 standard for mixed‑fleet...
MODEX 2026: ZS Robotics Brings Unique ASRS to Address Warehouse Costs Vs. Safety and Ease-of-Use
At MODEX 2026, ZS Robotics showcased its flagship ZS‑H150 four‑way shuttle and introduced the lightweight ZS‑H125, the world’s first 20‑wheeled four‑way pallet shuttle, to the U.S. market. The company highlighted that more than 1,000 shuttles are already operating worldwide, serving...
Japan Buys Drones to Replace Apache Fleet
Japan’s FY2026 defense budget has set aside ¥11.1 billion (about $70 million) to buy five wide‑area UAVs for the Ground Self‑Defense Force, marking the first funded step toward replacing its AH‑64D Apache attack helicopters. The Turkish‑made Bayraktar TB2S and Israel’s Heron Mk II have both...
Canada Backs Timber Robotics to Deliver It’s $13B Housing Agenda
Canada is investing more than $4 million CAD (≈$3 million US) in a robotics‑enabled wood‑truss plant in Clinton, Ontario, under the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program. The facility, run by Atlas Engineered Products, will boost precision manufacturing, cut waste, and...
Researchers Build a Talking Robot Guide Dog to Help Visually Impaired People Navigate
Researchers at the State University of New York at Binghamton have unveiled a robotic guide dog that can hold simple back‑and‑forth conversations about navigation. By pairing a large language model with a navigation planner, the prototype can understand open‑ended requests,...
A Nanoscale Robotic Cleaner Can Hunt, Capture and Remove Bacteria
Researchers at Julius‑Maximilian University of Würzburg have created sub‑micron nanorobots that use photon‑recoil propulsion to hunt, capture, and relocate bacteria. By embedding plasmonic nanoantennas, the devices steer via light polarisation, achieving rapid 90° turns and precise manipulation of microbial clusters....
MODEX 2026: Trew Expands Sortation Portfolio with TrewSort Swivel Wheel Sorter
Trew announced its new TrewSort Swivel Wheel Sorter, an all‑electric mid‑rate sortation system debuting at MODEX 2026. The sorter targets operations handling 45 to 200 cartons per minute, delivering up to 12,000 units per hour with speeds of 400 feet per...
AI Drones Make Mine Clearing Faster and Safer
Britain’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, together with the British Army’s 33 Engineer Regiment, completed a multi‑week test of AI‑powered quadcopter drones in Essex to locate and classify land‑mines and unexploded ordnance. The drones combine optical, thermal, infrared and magnetometer...
Hai Robotics Opens EMEA Innovation Center in the Netherlands
Hai Robotics has opened an EMEA Innovation Center in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, to deepen its European footprint. The facility lets customers evaluate the full HaiPick suite, including the upgraded HaiPick Climb, under real‑world conditions. Live demonstrations focus on high‑density storage, flexible...
Generalist AI Unveils GEN-1 Model, Claiming Breakthrough in Real-World Robotic Task Performance
Generalist AI unveiled GEN-1, an embodied foundation model that claims 99% success on certain robotic tasks, a jump from the 64% rate of its predecessor. The system completes tasks up to three times faster and can adapt to new tasks...