Epson Robots Expands SCARA Lineup with High-Payload LS50C
Epson Robots introduced the LS50C, its largest‑payload SCARA robot, delivering up to 50 kg payload and a 1 m reach in a compact chassis. The model incorporates SafeSense technology, which can reduce reliance on traditional safety guarding after proper risk assessment. Integrated with Epson’s RC+ software and optional vision, feeding and conveyor solutions, the LS50C aims to speed up cell development while lowering footprint and cost. The robot is now available through Epson’s distributor network.
Driving Lyft Into the Future
Lyft CEO David Risher announced that 2026 will be a transformational year as the company rolls out autonomous vehicles and pivots from a pure ride‑sharing app to a global hybrid transportation platform. The plan includes launching a self‑driving fleet in...
EDITOR’S PICKS: Presentation Highlights Ahead of This Year’s Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo
The Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo will run June 23‑25, 2026 in Stuttgart, featuring over 80 speakers. Highlights include Mercedes‑Benz presenting digital twins of European proving grounds to validate virtual tests, and Uber discussing revamped data pipelines for vision‑language models. Volkswagen...
Saildrone’s Largest USV Integrates Composite Wing, Multi-Mission Defense Capabilities
Saildrone unveiled Spectre, its largest unmanned surface vessel, measuring 52 meters, weighing 250 tonnes and capable of 30 knots. The USV features a 43‑meter composite wing, hybrid electric‑diesel propulsion and a modular deck that can host vertical launch systems, sonar arrays and electronic‑warfare...
Cleveland-Cliffs Partners with Palantir on AI-Driven Steelmaking
Cleveland‑Cliffs announced a three‑year partnership with Palantir Technologies to embed its AI platform into the company’s flat‑rolled steel production, planning, and order‑entry workflows. The AI integration aims to provide real‑time data coordination across the firm’s 32 North American sites, boosting...
Orca AI and SHI Team up on Next-Gen Autonomous Vessel Tech
Orca AI and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fuse SHI’s autonomous ship hardware with Orca AI’s AI‑driven maritime platform. The collaboration will embed SHI’s SVISION berthing assistance and autonomous speed control into Orca’s SeaPod...
HMMWV Builder AM General Debuts Combat-Ready Autonomous Vehicle
At Modern Day Marine 2024, AM General showcased its next‑generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) alongside the MIMIC‑V High Performance Truck. The UGV, built with partners Textron Systems, Carnegie Robotics and Moog, features a 250‑hp turbocharged 6.5‑liter engine and a modular...
Ultralightweight Sonar Plus AI Lets Tiny Drones Navigate Like Bats
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have created an ultralight ultrasound‑based perception system that lets tiny drones navigate using bat‑like echolocation. By pairing a bio‑inspired acoustic shield with a neural network called Saranga, the drones can filter out propeller noise and...
Korcomptenz Expands Agentic AI Capabilities to Power Autonomous ERP and CRM Workflows
Korcomptenz, a Microsoft‑focused transformation partner, announced expanded Agentic AI capabilities that embed autonomous agents directly into Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM workflows. The new offering moves AI beyond copilots and pilots, enabling agents to handle approvals, exception management, reconciliation,...
Eufy Omni E25 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review: Strong Suction, Smart Mopping and Minimal Effort
The Eufy Omni E25 robot vacuum‑mop, launched last year, offers a high‑end all‑in‑one cleaning station at a relatively modest price point. It retails for £849 (about $1,080) and is currently on sale for £599 (≈$760). Featuring 20,000 Pa suction, a HydroJet...
Foreign Tier 1s in China: 18 Months Is Just the Baseline, Speed Has No Ceiling
Aumovi Group China announced that its 18‑month high‑performance‑computing development cycle, once a benchmark, is now a baseline as Chinese automakers demand 12‑18‑month model launches. To meet this pace, the company has shifted decision‑making authority to its China Management Committee, granting...
Richtech Robotics Inc. Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace
Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) announced that its fleet of AI‑driven service robots and data services are now listed on the Microsoft Marketplace, allowing customers to deploy solutions directly through Azure. The move leverages the company’s work with Microsoft’s AI...
GFT Takes AI From Visual Inspection to Physical Action For Auto Manufacturers
GFT Technologies unveiled an AI‑powered robotic line that not only inspects automotive components but also physically removes defective parts from the assembly line. The system combines a camera‑equipped gripper, a marking robot, and a third arm that repositions or extracts...
Xpeng VLA 2.0 Test Drive: Tesla Is Not Alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ Anymore
Xpeng rolled out its Vision‑Language‑Action (VLA) 2.0 autonomous driving system in March 2026 via OTA updates to the P7, G7 and X9 Ultra models. The end‑to‑end vision‑to‑action architecture, powered by a proprietary Turing AI chip delivering up to 2,250 TOPS, improves driving efficiency...
California Adopts Rules Allowing Testing And Deployment of Heavy-Duty AVs
The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved new regulations that lift the ban on autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds, allowing heavy‑duty driverless trucks to be tested and eventually deployed on state roads. Manufacturers must start testing with a safety driver,...
Boomer's Blueprint: The Agentic Workforce Means Big Changes for CPA Firms
The ThoughtSpot 2026 report reveals a "latency crisis" in CPA firms, where 39% wait over 24 hours for a single insight and a quarter wait a week or more. Firms relying on a "dashboard factory" model are losing relevance as clients...
Nikon Begins Commercial Deployment of Its Next-Generation APDIS MV5X Laser Radar System Powered by Aeva
Nikon Metrology has started commercial shipments of its next‑generation APDIS MV5X Laser Radar, which incorporates Aeva’s Eve high‑precision sensor. The system delivers micron‑level accuracy, faster data acquisition and a compact footprint for automated inspection in automotive, aerospace and energy manufacturing....
Coco Robotics Unveils Largest Multi-Brand Campaign on Autonomous Miami Delivery Fleet Across F1 Window
Coco Robotics announced that more than 100 autonomous delivery robots in Miami are now wrapped with brand advertising, creating the largest multi‑brand out‑of‑home (OOH) campaign to coincide with the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. The seven participating brands—NVIDIA, Coca‑Cola, BYLT, Live...
Reflex Robotics Selects Manufacturo to Scale Robot Production With Built-In Traceability and Quality Control
Reflex Robotics, a New York‑based maker of low‑inertia humanoid robots, has partnered with Manufacturo to embed a cloud‑based manufacturing management platform into its production line. The solution creates a single system of record that captures as‑built history, tracks design revisions,...
ARX Robotics, Supacat Collaborate on Robotic Mobility for Land Forces
ARX Robotics and UK‑based vehicle specialist Supacat have signed a memorandum of understanding to co‑develop autonomous and optionally crewed land systems for British and NATO forces. The deal pairs ARX’s uncrewed ground vehicles and Mithra AI software with Supacat’s high‑mobility...
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Real—But Is It Enough?
Tesla has begun production of its long‑awaited Cybercab, turning the robotaxi concept into a physical product. The move arrives just days after an earnings report that highlighted a slowdown in Tesla's core EV business and underscored its AI ambitions. While...
What to Expect at ITS America 2026: Tech, Cybersecurity and the Future of Transportation
The ITS America Conference & Expo returns to Detroit June 9‑12, 2026 under the “Empowering Innovation” theme. Organized by Rx Global and ITS America, the four‑day event will spotlight connected, automated and data‑driven transportation technologies. A dedicated Cybersecurity & Data Zone and...
Autonomous Defense Startup Scout AI Raises $100M Series A to Build Foundation Model for Unmanned Warfare
Scout AI announced a $100 million Series A round, led by Align Ventures and Draper Associates, to accelerate its Fury foundation model for autonomous military operations. Fury is designed to serve as a decision‑making layer that coordinates unmanned systems across air, land,...
Wilson Sons Pilots Drone Delivery for Offshore Operations
Brazilian maritime logistics leader Wilson Sons has begun a proof‑of‑concept trial using Speedbird Aero drones to deliver and retrieve documents for offshore supply vessels in Guanabara Bay. The unmanned aircraft, approved by Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency and the Department...
Van Oord’s First Sea-Going USV Makes Multi-Day Offshore Debut
Van Oord’s newly christened sea‑going USV, VO:X Barentsz, completed its first multi‑day offshore operation at the Hollandse Kust West wind farm, supporting monopile and cable installation alongside vessels Boreas, Nexus and Subsea Viking. The 7‑meter autonomous craft is the fifth...
Arrive AI Deploys NVIDIA Tech for Autonomous Delivery Training
Arrive AI announced it is using NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim and Blackwell‑based GPU workstations to accelerate training of its autonomous delivery systems. The physics‑based simulation platform creates labeled data in virtual environments, allowing parallel model training without extensive field collection. The...
UK Robotic Construction Company All3 Raises $25M in Seed Round Funding
All3, a UK‑based construction robotics startup, closed a $25 million seed round led by RTP Global to accelerate its AI‑driven building platform. The company combines site‑specific AI design, off‑site robotic factories, and autonomous on‑site robots—chiefly the four‑legged Mantis—to fabricate and assemble...
Robotaxis, AI Manufacturing and Next-Gen Mobility on the Rise
The automotive tech sector is accelerating toward autonomous mobility, AI‑driven manufacturing, and new fuel blends. Intel’s 14A chip wins Tesla as its first major customer, underscoring the race for in‑vehicle computing power. Indian firms are exploring E85 flex‑fuel and AI‑enabled...
I've Covered Robots for Years. This One Is Different
Eka, a Cambridge‑based robotics startup, unveiled a new generation of manipulators that combine lifelike dexterity with large‑language‑model intelligence. In live demos the robot gently grasped a raspberry, chased a rolling light bulb, and screwed it into a socket without human...
RCG to Start Using Intramotev’s Autonomous Wagons
Rail Cargo Group (RCG), Austria’s state‑owned rail freight operator, will deploy Intramotev’s battery‑electric TugVolt autonomous wagons on its network. The rollout marks Intramotev’s first regulated use case outside the United States and its inaugural international deployment. The wagons can travel...
FS Group and Europe’s Rail Showcase GoA4 Automation Progress in Bologna
FS Group wrapped up a series of GoA4 autonomous‑train trials on an ETCS‑Level 2 test ring in Bologna, demonstrating automatic, remote and obstacle‑detection capabilities. The trials used a Hitachi‑built Blues tri‑mode unit supplied by Trenitalia and were witnessed by European rail...
BYD Hikes ADAS Price 21% as AI Demand Triggers DRAM Shortage
BYD announced a 21% price increase for its God’s Eye B ADAS, raising the option from roughly $1,450 to about $1,680 per vehicle starting in May. The hike targets select models across the Dynasty, Ocean, and Fang Cheng Bao lineups, while customers who...
Textron Unveils a Smaller, Low-Cost Variant of the Ripsaw Family of UGVs
Textron Systems and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Technologies introduced the Ripsaw M1, a smaller, lighter and lower‑cost uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) aimed at U.S. Marine Corps littoral missions. Unveiled at the Modern Day Marine 2026 expo on April 28, the M1 is...
Schaeffler Partners with Vietnamese Humanoid Robot Manufacturer VinDynamics
Schaeffler has partnered with VinDynamics, the humanoid‑robot arm of Vietnam’s Vingroup, to supply high‑torque planetary gearboxes and co‑develop data‑driven actuator improvements. The collaboration includes joint collection of robot‑operation data to enable predictive‑maintenance services and accelerate real‑world robot deployments. It marks...
Interview with the CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories: ‘Uncertainty in the Real World’
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) CEO Anthony Vetro says the biggest hurdle for robotics is the gap between controlled labs and unpredictable real‑world environments. MERL is advancing perception, force control, predictive sensing, and “physical AI” to embed physics into AI...
Starship Passes 10 Million Deliveries as Autonomous Delivery Moves Toward Mainstream Adoption
Starship Technologies announced it has completed over 10 million autonomous deliveries using more than 3,000 sidewalk robots deployed in 300+ locations across eight countries. The fleet has logged 22 million kilometres, crossed 200 million roads and now performs roughly 125,000 road crossings per...
ABB Robotics’ Autonomous Mobile Robot Wins Prestigious Design Award
ABB Robotics announced that its Flexley Mover P603 autonomous mobile robot has been awarded the 2026 iF Design Award. The P603 combines AI‑driven Visual SLAM navigation, a compact footprint and load‑sensing capability for up to 1,500 kg, eliminating the need for...
Who to See at XPO USA 2026
The AUVSI XPONENTIAL (XPO USA) trade show will run May 11‑14, 2026 at Detroit’s Huntington Place, gathering global leaders in autonomous systems and robotics. Over 200 exhibitors—including navigation, power, AI, BVLOS, and counter‑UAS firms—will showcase products, demos, and keynote sessions....
Black Swift Technologies & NOAA Validate Multi-UAS Hurricane Sensing
Black Swift Technologies, in partnership with NOAA, completed the first simultaneous multi‑UAS sampling from a crewed hurricane aircraft, deploying two S0 drones from a WP‑3D Orion. The operator controlled both platforms through a mission‑level interface, allowing the drones to hover...
Vector Deepens NXP Tie-Up on Software-Defined Cars
Vector is expanding its collaboration with NXP Semiconductors by providing embedded software and system integration for the CoreRide platform, a foundation for software‑defined vehicles. The partnership has produced the CoreRide Z248 zonal reference system, which NXP says is ready for series‑production...
Calls to Revive Jersey Driverless Car Plans
Jersey’s government shelved draft driverless‑car legislation after spending roughly £35,000‑£40,000 (about $45,000‑$51,000) on its development. EVie, an electric‑car‑hire firm, is urging officials to adopt a policy that permits autonomous‑vehicle trials to generate safety and usage data. Environmental advocates argue that...
Hong Kong Outlines Strategy To Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Development And Trials
Hong Kong’s Transport Department unveiled a comprehensive plan to speed autonomous vehicle (AV) development, moving from pilot projects toward commercial services. A dedicated regulatory framework and a new Code of Practice, effective March 2024, set safety, data and insurance standards...
‘That Is an Objective’: Omnicom Tests AI Agents to Cut Out the Ad Tech Middlemen
Omnicom Group has begun using autonomous AI agents to purchase media inventory directly from publishers, bypassing traditional demand‑side and supply‑side platforms. The company reported live client buys through its agent‑to‑agent framework during its Q1 2026 earnings call, citing the Ad...
How AI Is Powering the Next Generation of Robotaxis
Waymo’s fifth‑generation driver, built on Google’s Gemini AI foundation model, recently demonstrated the ability to predict a pedestrian hidden behind a bus, showcasing a leap in perception and safety. The AI‑driven system integrates a visual language model, a decoder for...
Tesla Promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 Cars Internationally to Appease Growing Tensions
Tesla announced it will extend the stripped‑down FSD V14 Lite to HW3 vehicles outside the United States, but only after the U.S. rollout is finished and without a firm timeline. The move follows a wave of European backlash after the...
Intel and Vietnam’s FPT Partner to Deliver AI-Driven Digital Manufacturing Platform for Autonomous Factory Optimization
Intel Corp. and Vietnam’s FPT Corp. have teamed up to deliver an end‑to‑end AI‑driven digital manufacturing platform that blends Intel’s high‑speed simulation and digital‑twin capabilities with FPT’s data‑platform and system‑integration suite. The joint solution, featuring Intel Automated Factory Solutions and...
Skyways – Senior Flight Test Engineer
Skyways builds fully autonomous long‑range cargo aircraft, currently operating V2 and V3 models that transport 30 lb up to 500 mi and 100 lb over 1,000 mi respectively. The company flies missions on three continents under FAA oversight and supports U.S. military operations. Backed...
When Vision, AI and Control Converge: Designing Unified Industrial Systems in Real Time
Industrial automation is moving from isolated islands of vision, AI and control toward unified compute architectures that combine these functions in real time. By co‑locating perception, inference and deterministic control on a shared platform, manufacturers can cut latency, improve responsiveness,...
Bridging Civil and Military Innovation: New Funding for Autonomous Aviation
Innovate UK announced up to £10 million (≈$12.8 million) grant competition to accelerate dual‑use aviation technologies, including uncrewed aircraft systems, eVTOL, eCTOL, and autonomous swarming platforms. The program targets projects at technology readiness level 5 or higher that can be commercialised for both...
Elsight’s Halo, Its BLOS (Beyond Line-of-Sight) Connectivity Platform, Is Now Certified on the U.S. DCMA Blue UAS List, Enabling Faster...
Elsight's Halo beyond‑line‑of‑sight (BLOS) connectivity platform has been certified on the U.S. Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue UAS List, confirming it meets the department’s rigorous supply‑chain and cybersecurity standards. The certification lets U.S. military units procure Halo directly through...