Autonomy Social Media and Updates

Hybrid Humanoid‑Drone Rescue Robot Enables Faster Emergency Response
SocialMay 6, 2026

Hybrid Humanoid‑Drone Rescue Robot Enables Faster Emergency Response

Hybrid Rescue #Robot: Humanoid with Transformable #Drone for Rapid Emergency Response via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/LqCsdpG6ao

By Ron van Loon
Tesla FSD Spots Hazards Before You Notice
SocialMay 6, 2026

Tesla FSD Spots Hazards Before You Notice

When using Tesla's FSD, you have to be attuned to what it's doing. At first, I thought the car was slowing to let the black SUV in front of me turn (which made no sense). But then realized it was...

By Driven By EVs
Robot Hand Mimics Human Habit, Wiping Egg Clean
SocialMay 6, 2026

Robot Hand Mimics Human Habit, Wiping Egg Clean

A robot hand wiping some egg off its fingers with a towel is the most bizarrely human thing you'll see a robot do all week, and it's just the beginning https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/a-robot-hand-wiping-some-egg-off-its-fingers-with-a-towel-is-the-most-bizarrely-human-thing-youll-see-a-robot-do-all-week-and-its-just-the-beginning

By Lance Ulanoff
Analyst Misuses “We” On Uber AV Scaling
SocialMay 6, 2026

Analyst Misuses “We” On Uber AV Scaling

It's always odd when an analyst uses "we" in an EPS question. "We" aren't scaling AV's at $UBER. They are. #LeanIn

By Walt Piecyk
China Deploys Drones for High‑Rise Firefighting
SocialMay 6, 2026

China Deploys Drones for High‑Rise Firefighting

China Unveils #Drone Firefighting Tech for High-Rise Rescue and Fire Control by @MarchUnofficial #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/BmZADitnoB

By Ron van Loon
Waymo App’s Car Section Offers Easy In‑Ride Controls
SocialMay 6, 2026

Waymo App’s Car Section Offers Easy In‑Ride Controls

love this my car section in the waymo app. all the in ride controls you want, easy to access https://t.co/4dEph2wIj8

By Whole Mars Catalog
Autonomous Robots Prioritize some Rules over Others
SocialMay 6, 2026

Autonomous Robots Prioritize some Rules over Others

For #Autonomous #Robots, not all rules are equal by Iowa State University @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/nwi21eqoFg #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/kWr1fRdpZT

By Ron van Loon
Robots Climb Walls, Transform Warehouse Automation
SocialMay 6, 2026

Robots Climb Walls, Transform Warehouse Automation

Gravity-Defying #Robotic #Warehouse System: Ceiling- and Wall-Climbing #Automation via @ZappyZappy7 #Robot #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/yA7MuB9aqP

By Ron van Loon
CIOs Must Govern AI Decisions on Claims, Loans
SocialMay 6, 2026

CIOs Must Govern AI Decisions on Claims, Loans

Should an insurance company let an autonomous AI agent decide which claims to approve? Should AI make the final call on loan applications? These aren't hypothetical questions - they're ones CIOs need to answer now. #CIO #AIGovernance https://t.co/iNfGKDSPeN

By Isaac Sacolick
Texas Already Runs Unsupervised; Now Count the Areas
SocialMay 6, 2026

Texas Already Runs Unsupervised; Now Count the Areas

It is already unsupervised in Texas. The question is no longer “is it ready for unsupervised”. It is indisputably operating unsupervised. The question now is “In how many areas is it ready to be unsupervised?”

By Whole Mars Catalog
Vote for Delivery Robots: Boost Local Business, Cut Congestion
SocialMay 5, 2026

Vote for Delivery Robots: Boost Local Business, Cut Congestion

Tomorrow, @CityofVancouver is voting on a pilot for autonomous delivery robots, including @ServeRobotics. They should approve it. This is personal. Vancouver is my home, and it’s where I was inspired to build Serve. It's where I fell in love with robotics....

By Ali Kashani
Plant-Inspired Robot Grips Objects Gently
SocialMay 5, 2026

Plant-Inspired Robot Grips Objects Gently

This Plant-Inspired #Robot Handles Objects with Care by @MIT #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/IpDoXtRMOa

By Ron van Loon
Waymo Launches 6th‑Gen Zeekr RT with Fast Charging
SocialMay 5, 2026

Waymo Launches 6th‑Gen Zeekr RT with Fast Charging

Waymo Debuts 6th-Gen Zeekr RT with Fast-Charging in San Diego by @niccruzpatane #Automotive #Transport #EV #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/axCIJCzcKh

By Ron van Loon
Waiv Robotics Tackles Drone Deployment on Moving Vessels
SocialMay 5, 2026

Waiv Robotics Tackles Drone Deployment on Moving Vessels

Drones keep improving — longer range, better sensors, more autonomy. But getting them onto a moving vessel remains a major constraint for offshore use -- a problem that UK startup Waiv Robotics is setting out to solve. 🔗 https://t.co/S4ngtsmEq7 https://t.co/17ri5bYh9F

By Paul Sawers
China’s Hyper‑Automated Factories Build a Car Every 30 Seconds
SocialMay 5, 2026

China’s Hyper‑Automated Factories Build a Car Every 30 Seconds

China’s Hyper-#Automated Auto Plants: One Car Every 30 Seconds Rolls Off the Line by @Eng_china5 #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/LWot8ymHwq

By Ron van Loon
Self‑Driving Cars May Randomly Brake and Call Abroad
SocialMay 5, 2026

Self‑Driving Cars May Randomly Brake and Call Abroad

Soon your self driving car will start slamming on the brakes randomly while calling family members in a foreign country https://t.co/QT1URbNRMu

By Ryan Petersen
Today's AI Robots Hint at 2030's Possibilities
SocialMay 5, 2026

Today's AI Robots Hint at 2030's Possibilities

This is what AI powered robots can do today, imagine their capabilities by 2030. https://t.co/VJVnZvYBPq

By Vala Afshar
Self‑driving Trucks Could Cut Grocery Prices and Boost Safety
SocialMay 5, 2026

Self‑driving Trucks Could Cut Grocery Prices and Boost Safety

Autonomous trucking company Aurora is starting to put sponsored articles in sites like Axios stating that autonomous trucks will lower grocery bills and increase safety. "Autonomous trucks — trucks that operate without a driver — could lower shipping costs, helping reduce...

By Timothy Dooner
Hyper-Realistic Robots Powered by AI Redefine Innovation
SocialMay 5, 2026

Hyper-Realistic Robots Powered by AI Redefine Innovation

The Rise of Hyper-Realistic #Robots Powered by #AI by @Khulood_Almani #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/hoXRe7WoPh

By Ron van Loon
AI Co-Scientists Poised for Nobel-Level Discoveries
SocialMay 5, 2026

AI Co-Scientists Poised for Nobel-Level Discoveries

Academics and companies alike are developing agents that can carry out research tasks autonomously and work with scientists as genuine collaborators. Some believe these AI co-scientists will one day reach Nobel Prize–worthy heights.

By MIT Technology Review Threads
Large AI Models Gain Spatial Intelligence for Complex Robot Manipulation
SocialMay 5, 2026

Large AI Models Gain Spatial Intelligence for Complex Robot Manipulation

A new Science #Robotics study endows large AI models with spatial intelligence, enabling them to guide robots through complex manipulation tasks such as orienting objects towards a camera or rearranging spoons to align them perfectly. https://t.co/HtYuOHGgTd https://t.co/5pEPLQOHeM

By Science Robotics
Letting AI Pilot Is Like Crowdsourcing Flight Control
SocialMay 5, 2026

Letting AI Pilot Is Like Crowdsourcing Flight Control

Can passengers use AI to fly an airplane? Because that is what asking users to build software sounds like. What could possibly go wrong?

By Matt Watson
Solar-Powered Robot Head Tracks Light Autonomously
SocialMay 5, 2026

Solar-Powered Robot Head Tracks Light Autonomously

Solar-Powered BEAM #Robot Head That Follows Light by @Rainmaker1973 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/ufSkVxEPey

By Ron van Loon
RAF Revises Combat Air Strategy to Embrace AI Drones
SocialMay 5, 2026

RAF Revises Combat Air Strategy to Embrace AI Drones

Interesting - RAF launches review of 2018 Combat Air Strategy to include more AI and autonomous drones #avgeek

By Tim Robinson
Self‑growing Robot Rebuilds Itself From Other Machines
SocialMay 5, 2026

Self‑growing Robot Rebuilds Itself From Other Machines

Self-Growing #Robot Rebuilds Itself Using Parts from Other Machines by @spaceandtech_ #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/S8vsxoXy6h

By Ron van Loon
Unitree G1 Enables Swarm Intelligence Through Cluster Control
SocialMay 5, 2026

Unitree G1 Enables Swarm Intelligence Through Cluster Control

Unitree G1 Unlocks Swarm Intelligence with Cluster Control by @spaceandtech_ #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Technology https://t.co/VrgjUSZwjs

By Ron van Loon
Surprised by Zoox’s Unusual Pickup Spot at 6th & Mission
SocialMay 5, 2026

Surprised by Zoox’s Unusual Pickup Spot at 6th & Mission

I was surprised this didn’t happen when I took my first Zoox and it picked me up at 6th and Mission. Curious choice to be sure.

By Pete Kazanjy
China’s Logistics Factory Operates Almost Entirely with Robots
SocialMay 5, 2026

China’s Logistics Factory Operates Almost Entirely with Robots

#Robots Run the Show in China’s Almost Unmanned #Logistics Factory by @Natie2Natie #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/O1sfBZU5VL

By Ron van Loon
Volvo and AUR Launch
SocialMay 5, 2026

Volvo and AUR Launch

$AUR and Volvo light up Dallas to Oklahoma City. 200 miles, customer endpoints, 5 days a week. Supervised for now. Volvo targeting hundreds of VNL Autonomous trucks in 2027. Great milestone for both companies.✅

By Walt Piecyk
Tesla Already Has 10 Billion Miles of Human Driving Data for FSD.
SocialMay 5, 2026

Tesla Already Has 10 Billion Miles of Human Driving Data for FSD.

I feel like the writers at The Verge get stupider every week. What Elon said, in response to a thread about Nvidia Alpamayo, was that safe unsupervised self-driving required a training set somewhere on the order of 10 billion miles....

By Whole Mars Catalog
First $300M Milestone Cleared in Uber‑Rivian Autonomy Deal
SocialMay 4, 2026

First $300M Milestone Cleared in Uber‑Rivian Autonomy Deal

Milestone #1 in the $UBER / $RIVN deal is done. $300M paid. This was a regulatory milestone. The remaining 4 milestones, presumably operating ones tied to delivering autonomy, are worth another $950M. Looking forward to seeing them checked off. https://t.co/3iumf42sZK

By Walt Piecyk
Hyundai's MobED Redefines Shake-Free Autonomous Transport
SocialMay 4, 2026

Hyundai's MobED Redefines Shake-Free Autonomous Transport

Hyundai’s MobED: Award-Winning Modular #Robot Platform Redefining Shake-Free #Autonomous #Transport via @RealXavier011 #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MI https://t.co/rsdz8sKd4y

By Ron van Loon
Drone Prototype Aims to Replace Selfie Sticks
SocialMay 4, 2026

Drone Prototype Aims to Replace Selfie Sticks

#WhatsNext? Saying goodbye to selfie sticks? This prototype drone could make it possible. (Mashable) #Drones #AI #Robotics https://t.co/mykOOSFia9

By James Gingerich
ROS Proven at 300 Km/H: Ready Anywhere
SocialMay 4, 2026

ROS Proven at 300 Km/H: Ready Anywhere

ROS and Rviz mentioned by Code 19 Racing of @IndyAChallenge fame at @opencvlive's OSSCA conference. If ROS can run in a race car at 300km/hr it can run just about anywhere. https://t.co/5BFk14xUrn

By Open Robotics
Modular Store Deploys Humanoid Robots for Service
SocialMay 4, 2026

Modular Store Deploys Humanoid Robots for Service

Modular Retail Store Where Humanoid #Robots Serve Coffee, Ice Cream, and Chat with Customers via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/3w6uONesr6

By Ron van Loon
AI Drives the Future of Autonomous Robotaxis
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI Drives the Future of Autonomous Robotaxis

How #AI is powering the next generation of robotaxis by @tim @rafeuddin_ @ian_bott_artist @BobHaslett @ft Learn more: https://t.co/TU5D0fF0MF #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MachineLearning https://t.co/Vgv9BebhYj

By Ron van Loon
HexRunner Reaches Stable 30 MPH Through Speed‑Focused Design
SocialMay 4, 2026

HexRunner Reaches Stable 30 MPH Through Speed‑Focused Design

Designing for Speed: How HexRunner Achieved Stable 30 MPH Locomotion by @lukas_m_ziegler #EmergingTech #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/1BRRejkfW4

By Ron van Loon
Pet‑like Robot Uses On‑Device AI to Shape Home Habits
SocialMay 4, 2026

Pet‑like Robot Uses On‑Device AI to Shape Home Habits

A pet-like robot that nudges your habits using on-device multimodal AI—how far can “physical AI” go inside the home? https://spectrum.ieee.org/familiar-machines-and-magic?share_id=9444974

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Mother Robot Automates Multi‑Floor Cleaning Robot Deployment
SocialMay 4, 2026

Mother Robot Automates Multi‑Floor Cleaning Robot Deployment

Mother #Robot Debuts: #Autonomous Carrier That Deploys Cleaning Robots Across Multiple Floors by @rozetked #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/ZOOA6iNXlI

By Ron van Loon
Self‑Driving Bikes Threaten Cycling’s Exercise and Joy
SocialMay 4, 2026

Self‑Driving Bikes Threaten Cycling’s Exercise and Joy

#WhatsNext? A bike than can drive on its own? I understand doing that with a transport vehicle, but a bike? Kind of takes the exercise and enjoyment right out of cycling. Very deflating. (Now This)...

By James Gingerich
Spot Robot Uses AI for Precise Tire Manipulation
SocialMay 4, 2026

Spot Robot Uses AI for Precise Tire Manipulation

Boston Dynamics’ Spot Masters Whole-Body Manipulation — Using AI to Drag, Roll, and Stack 15 kg Tires with Precision by @rai_inst #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/nQf4l1xOGS

By Ron van Loon
Zoox Autonomous Rides Bring the Future to SF
SocialMay 4, 2026

Zoox Autonomous Rides Bring the Future to SF

Excited to be able to hail a Zoox in San Francisco. Right now my app says “coming soon” Riding in a car with no manual driving controls feels like the future https://t.co/xGAr9Y8tKI

By Whole Mars Catalog
Inspection Robots Are Revolutionizing Maintenance Across Industries
SocialMay 4, 2026

Inspection Robots Are Revolutionizing Maintenance Across Industries

Why Inspection and Maintenance #Robots Are Taking Over by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/WW0GGBmBb6

By Ron van Loon
Shield AI's X‑BAT: AI‑piloted, VTOL, 2,000‑mile Missions
SocialMay 4, 2026

Shield AI's X‑BAT: AI‑piloted, VTOL, 2,000‑mile Missions

TWZ's Jamie Hunter talks to Shield AI's Armor Harris, the chief designer of the recently revised X-BAT, which is intended to takeoff and land vertically, and fly 2,000-mile combat missions under the control of the company's AI 'pilot.' https://t.co/RSdNPEPGAE

By Tyler Rogoway
AI and Lasers Reshape the Post‑oil Economy
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI and Lasers Reshape the Post‑oil Economy

In the latest Current Climate: ☀️ Planning for the end of the oil age 🤖 Mariana Minerals is mining for copper with AI-powered robots 🌽 Carbon Robotics CEO Paul Mikesell on using weed-killing lasers instead of chemicals for healthier farming https://www.forbes.com/sites/current-climate/2026/05/04/planning-for-the-end-of-the-oil-age/

By Alan Ohnsman
Tesla FSD Reverses to Create Space for Driver
SocialMay 4, 2026

Tesla FSD Reverses to Create Space for Driver

This was unexpected. Tesla's FSD waits to see what my father in-law was going to do. Then when it realizes there isn't enough space for him to back out, the system goes into reverse to give him room before driving...

By Driven By EVs
Cross‑design Robots Can Now Share Learned Skills Instantly
SocialMay 4, 2026

Cross‑design Robots Can Now Share Learned Skills Instantly

Robots With Different Designs Can Now Share Skills 🤖 ↔ 🤖 💬 Abilities taught to one robot don't usually work on another. With a new approach, it's one and done. https://t.co/sUQs1Qw4ZR https://t.co/oGEOmJtScF

By Efi Pylarinou
Pretending to Join Tesla Robotaxi Team, Offer Pending
SocialMay 4, 2026

Pretending to Join Tesla Robotaxi Team, Offer Pending

Excited to announce that I have decided to accept an offer to join the Tesla Robotaxi team, working on creating a seamless geotargeted "get robotaxi" order logic right from your X app. They haven't made an offer or anything, but I've decided...

By Jaan
Russian Klyn Kamikaze Drone Packs Nvidia Jetson, 5 Kg Warhead
SocialMay 4, 2026

Russian Klyn Kamikaze Drone Packs Nvidia Jetson, 5 Kg Warhead

GUR published information on the Russian Klyn kamikaze UAS. It uses an Nvidia Jetson TX2 computing module and LoRa radio modem. It can carry a warhead up to 5kg and a claimed maximum speed of 300 km/h. https://t.co/tFmfsqAXJh https://t.co/OLIwBR1j5G https://t.co/OS4B8fMbjq

By Rob Lee