Autonomy Social Media and Updates

Opera Neon: Fully Autonomous AI Browser Handles Tasks Alone
SocialApr 29, 2026

Opera Neon: Fully Autonomous AI Browser Handles Tasks Alone

Wow... Opera just built a browser that runs your computer for you. It's called Opera Neon. A fully autonomous AI agent that fills forms, replies to emails, organizes files, and does deep research while you sleep. No prompts. No babysitting. Just open...

By Hasan Toor
Progressives Block Technological Advances From Waymo to Nuclear
SocialApr 29, 2026

Progressives Block Technological Advances From Waymo to Nuclear

Why do progressives stand in the way of progress? It’s not just self-driving cars, but nuclear power, GMOs, e-cigarettes. My new Substack looks at the opposition to Waymo in DC, NY and Boston. https://t.co/4LBkRquvES https://t.co/3EzINDm28M

By Marc Gunther
Robotaxi Growth Unfazed by Subsidies, Legislation Hinders Only
SocialApr 29, 2026

Robotaxi Growth Unfazed by Subsidies, Legislation Hinders Only

an interesting aspect of the robotaxi market is that the progress is not at all dependent on incentives & subsidies, which usually causes cycle distortions in the broader EV market. Legislation can be inhibiting, but not pushing

By Jaan
Giant Humanoid Robot Revolutionizes Japan’s Railway Maintenance
SocialApr 29, 2026

Giant Humanoid Robot Revolutionizes Japan’s Railway Maintenance

A New Humanoid Giant Is Transforming Railway Maintenance in Japan by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/o6CFudzxMb

By Ron van Loon
China Halts New Robotaxi Licenses After Baidu Failures
SocialApr 29, 2026

China Halts New Robotaxi Licenses After Baidu Failures

* @elonmusk's phone rings* China: "hey Elon, you know the thing we did where you came in as the first-ever solo foreign automaker to jumpstart our EV industry?" Elon: "yes I recall your welcome" China: "what if we did this again, but with......

By Jaan
Start Allowing Americans Access to New Cars Now
SocialApr 29, 2026

Start Allowing Americans Access to New Cars Now

Americans deserve access to these cars. Yes, we have to solve security issues around them. Let's get started instead of delaying the inevitable.

By Ramez Naam
Autonomous Golf Carts Will Protect Course Grass
SocialApr 29, 2026

Autonomous Golf Carts Will Protect Course Grass

Everything will be autonomous someday. Even golf carts. I used to live on a golf course at the Ritz in Half Moon Bay. I heard someone drove one into the lake once. I doubt this would do that. Plus humans are...

By Robert Scoble
Autonomous Picking Scales to 6 Billion Orders
SocialApr 29, 2026

Autonomous Picking Scales to 6 Billion Orders

#Autonomous Picking Power: 6 Billion Orders and Counting by @LocusRobotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/A24K0whoNa

By Ron van Loon
Tesla to Extend FSD V14 Lite Globally for HW3
SocialApr 29, 2026

Tesla to Extend FSD V14 Lite Globally for HW3

Tesla confirms V14 Lite will be coming to international vehicles as well, pending regulatory approval This will allow international customers with HW3 to run FSD on their cars.

By Whole Mars Catalog
TJ-FlyingFish Drone Soars High, Dives Deep
SocialApr 29, 2026

TJ-FlyingFish Drone Soars High, Dives Deep

TJ-FlyingFish: The #Drone That Flies High and Dives Deep by @lukas_m_ziegler #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/DQqAbbGqU9

By Ron van Loon
No Public Data Proves Waymo Is Safer than Human Drivers
SocialApr 29, 2026

No Public Data Proves Waymo Is Safer than Human Drivers

a "detailed and confidential overview" is not public information. Again, despite the tech uber alles crowd cheering them on, there is no objective, publicly available raw data indicating that Waymo is safer, or less safe, than a dense city's safest...

By Nicole Gelinas
Robot Arms and Cameras Will Replace Humanoid Legs
SocialApr 29, 2026

Robot Arms and Cameras Will Replace Humanoid Legs

This is a job for a robot arm or two + a camera. No need for the legs or battery pack. This use case will get relentlessly optimized until it's no longer a humanoid.

By Ramez Naam
Space Should Be a Tourist Zone, Not a Worksite
SocialApr 28, 2026

Space Should Be a Tourist Zone, Not a Worksite

The only humans sent to space ought to be tourists Robots should be doing all the science/mining/building/etc

By Shahin Farshchi
Delta Drone Transforms to Fly and Roll Seamlessly
SocialApr 28, 2026

Delta Drone Transforms to Fly and Roll Seamlessly

Delta: The Shape-Shifting #Drone That Flies and Rolls with Ease by @spaceandtech_ #EmergingTech #Engineering #Technology https://t.co/6HyCAQKvm5

By Ron van Loon
GITAI's Centaur Robot Tackles Moon’s Harsh Terrain
SocialApr 28, 2026

GITAI's Centaur Robot Tackles Moon’s Harsh Terrain

GITAI’s Centaur-Like #Robot Is Built to Work on the Moon’s Harsh Terrain by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/1pzYzZDBkz

By Ron van Loon
Tesla FSD Spots Illegal Pedestrian Crossing in Harsh Lighting
SocialApr 28, 2026

Tesla FSD Spots Illegal Pedestrian Crossing in Harsh Lighting

Even when it's dark and there are glaring lights, Tesla's FSD still sees the pedestrian crossing the street ... against the walk sign, and not even in the crosswalk, I might add.

By Driven By EVs
Apptronik Poaches Top Robot Talent Amid Growing War
SocialApr 28, 2026

Apptronik Poaches Top Robot Talent Amid Growing War

The humanoid robot talent wars are heating up ... >> Apptronik Teases New Robot, Stacks C-Suite With Waymo, Boston Dynamics, Amazon Vets https://t.co/uPY9OnVW7O

By John Koetsier
D1 MAX: Unstoppable All‑Terrain Robot Redefines Mobility
SocialApr 28, 2026

D1 MAX: Unstoppable All‑Terrain Robot Redefines Mobility

Meet D1 MAX — The All-Terrain #Robot That Won’t Stop by @XRoboHub #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/e35M9Gz5mg

By Ron van Loon
TITA: Autonomous Robot Revolutionizes Terrain Assessment
SocialApr 28, 2026

TITA: Autonomous Robot Revolutionizes Terrain Assessment

TITA: An #Autonomous Terrain-Assessing #Robot by Direct Drive #Tech by @DirectDriveTech #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cI7gJ1FINN

By Ron van Loon
Farming Embraces Autonomous Technology for Future Growth
SocialApr 28, 2026

Farming Embraces Autonomous Technology for Future Growth

From Barns to Bots: Farming Enters the #Autonomous Era by @Fabriziobustama #TechForGood #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/WCBD8Jkmkq

By Ron van Loon
Cable‑Driven Robot Cleans Clutter Efficiently, Saves Energy
SocialApr 28, 2026

Cable‑Driven Robot Cleans Clutter Efficiently, Saves Energy

So sick—this guy built a cable-driven robot for his room to pick up clutter. Cable-driven robots are unique because they can move anywhere in a room efficiently, using much less energy than traditional robots with heavy limbs. The downside, of...

By Philip Fung
TIAGo Pro: Next-Gen Mobile Manipulation for Real-World Robotics
SocialApr 28, 2026

TIAGo Pro: Next-Gen Mobile Manipulation for Real-World Robotics

TIAGo Pro: Advanced Mobile Manipulation Platform for Real-World #Robotics by @PALRobotics #Robots #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/15w55A0SGU

By Ron van Loon
Tesla Update Forces Choice After Canceling FSD
SocialApr 28, 2026

Tesla Update Forces Choice After Canceling FSD

In the new Tesla update 2026.2.9.9, this pops up if you cancel your FSD subscription and doesn’t go away until you pick one of the options https://t.co/MVSeKFQCqT

By Whole Mars Catalog
Tesla's Latest Update Rolls Out, FSD Version Unchanged
SocialApr 28, 2026

Tesla's Latest Update Rolls Out, FSD Version Unchanged

New Tesla software update rolling out now. Looks to be the same FSD version so not sure what changed https://t.co/BNY1w80bmp

By Whole Mars Catalog
Most New Cars Will Be
SocialApr 27, 2026

Most New Cars Will Be

Within 10 years most new cars produced globally will not have steering wheels or brake pedals

By Whole Mars Catalog
Autonomous Ocean Robots Could Replace Expensive Offshore Vessels
SocialApr 27, 2026

Autonomous Ocean Robots Could Replace Expensive Offshore Vessels

Bubble Robotics proposes autonomous ocean robots to replace costly offshore vessels, aiming to reduce risks, cut costs, and enable continuous operations. https://t.co/1cIlPyEoHu

By TechRadar
Robots Learning Real-Time Human Intent Boost Safety
SocialApr 27, 2026

Robots Learning Real-Time Human Intent Boost Safety

Teaching robots to read human movement and intent in real time. Critical for safer human-humanoid interaction at scale. Opening new frontiers for AI governance and privacy. 🎥 @openmind_agi https://t.co/dOZphr2Wiq

By Glen Gilmore
New Open-Source Terrain Navigation for GPS-Denied UAVs
SocialApr 27, 2026

New Open-Source Terrain Navigation for GPS-Denied UAVs

Looking for a solution for GPS-denied UAV navigation? Mohamed Abdelkader, a professor at @PSU_RUH, just released a paper, source code, and a Docker container, complete with @GazeboSim and @PX4Autopilot integration, on the topic of terrain based navigation. ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/fc44BRlXu3

By Open Robotics
Autonomous Wind‑Powered Vessels Build Resilient Shipping Mesh
SocialApr 27, 2026

Autonomous Wind‑Powered Vessels Build Resilient Shipping Mesh

Starlink telemetry. Wingsail power. Autonomous. Straight of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Port of LA -- ocean shipping is brittle. Clippership solves this with autonomous, wind powered cargo vessels. It's packet switching for ocean freight and enables a resilient mesh shipping network. https://t.co/5jh5nc9sSW

By Seth Bannon
UNECE Final ADS Working Group Sets Stage for WP.29
SocialApr 27, 2026

UNECE Final ADS Working Group Sets Stage for WP.29

📍Bangkok 🇹🇭 Kicking off the final @UNECE Automated Driving System Informal Working Group meeting before WP.29 meeting in June when the regulatory text will be tabled. Final steps now on the interpretation document & starting the plans for version 2 of...

By Siddartha Khastgir
Tesla Veteran Leads World’s First AI‑run Copper Mine
SocialApr 27, 2026

Tesla Veteran Leads World’s First AI‑run Copper Mine

New: This Tesla veteran is running a copper mine with AI-powered robots Mariana Minerals, led by CEO Turner Caldwell, is operating the world’s first autonomous mine, extracting and refining copper in Utah to meet surging demand for the costly metal https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2026/04/27/this-tesla-veteran-is-running-a-copper-mine-with-ai-powered-robots/

By Alan Ohnsman
Zhejiang Unveils NAVIAI‑I3 Next‑Gen Humanoid Robot
SocialApr 27, 2026

Zhejiang Unveils NAVIAI‑I3 Next‑Gen Humanoid Robot

NAVIAI-I3: Zhejiang’s Next-Gen Robust Humanoid #Robot Launch by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ML https://t.co/ddPma01UQU

By Ron van Loon
Self‑Driving Cars Deny Drivers Due Process
SocialApr 27, 2026

Self‑Driving Cars Deny Drivers Due Process

In America, we have a thing called due process. This quite literally strips out due process from our day-to-day lives as Americans. There should be a lawsuit and it should be put before the Supreme Court. There’s no way this...

By Bryan Beal
Humanoid Robot Streamlines Repetitive Packaging in Logistics
SocialApr 27, 2026

Humanoid Robot Streamlines Repetitive Packaging in Logistics

Humanoid #Robot Powers Through Repetitive Packaging Tasks in #Logistics Centers via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/rE5rBMuDim

By Ron van Loon
Swedish Town Likely to Greenlight One-Year FSD Test
SocialApr 27, 2026

Swedish Town Likely to Greenlight One-Year FSD Test

More FSD ripples in Europe: Strängnäs municipality, Sweden, is set to decide whether to approve a one-year FSD test on its roads, which would set it up for regulation approval. The vote is reportedly steering for a yes. Details: https://t.co/13O8UkZpXX h/t @Knytanders

By Jaan
Tesla FSD Detects Crossing Ford Despite Faded Lane Lines
SocialApr 27, 2026

Tesla FSD Detects Crossing Ford Despite Faded Lane Lines

Even with the in-progress resurfacing of I-10 in Phoenix, making the lane lines at night harder to see, Tesla's FSD did manage to see this Ford (Explorer, I think) and moved over accordingly, as they started to cross out of...

By Driven By EVs
Human Engineers Still Essential Despite Humanoid Cargo Robots
SocialApr 27, 2026

Human Engineers Still Essential Despite Humanoid Cargo Robots

Cute little push from the robot… but as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer , I’m watching this and thinking: “You’re not replacing me bro” Maintenance work stays human for now. I feel safe JAL testing humanoid robots for cargo work at Haneda.

By Fahad Naim
Tesla FSD Gains Power Through OTA Updates, Nearing Full Autonomy
SocialApr 27, 2026

Tesla FSD Gains Power Through OTA Updates, Nearing Full Autonomy

Tesla FSD is getting more powerful with each over the air update. This could be the future when full unsupervised is released later this year. What about using it like this now?

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Dual‑Arm Tracked Humanoid Starts Real‑World Industrial Trials
SocialApr 27, 2026

Dual‑Arm Tracked Humanoid Starts Real‑World Industrial Trials

Dual-Arm Tracked Humanoid Begins Real-World Industrial Trials via @IlirAliu_ #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/y9dyyBOoNB

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Reads Emotions, Reacts Like Human
SocialApr 27, 2026

Humanoid Robot Reads Emotions, Reacts Like Human

AI Q: The Emotion-Reading Humanoid #Robot That Reacts Like a Real Being via @XRoboHub #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/DHMw3OoLBM

By Ron van Loon
Skild Brain Teams with Jetson Thor for Advanced Robotics
SocialApr 27, 2026

Skild Brain Teams with Jetson Thor for Advanced Robotics

Skild Brain Pairs With Jetson Thor to Power Next-Gen #Robotics Intelligence by @CyberRobooo #Robot #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/6tVH6PoYzn

By Ron van Loon
Tesla Still Learning Robotaxi Pickup/Dropoff, Thanks Josh
SocialApr 27, 2026

Tesla Still Learning Robotaxi Pickup/Dropoff, Thanks Josh

Tesla seems to have quite a lot to still learn on the robotaxi pudo (pickup/dropoff) side of things Thanks Josh for reporting both sides of the stories. 100% builds trust in your reporting

By Jaan
Early Tesla AI Drives Us, Hinting Future Safety
SocialApr 27, 2026

Early Tesla AI Drives Us, Hinting Future Safety

These pictures and video thanks to AI from Tesla. My friend and I had my robot drive us from San Jose to Angel Camp. It wasn’t perfect. It is an eight year old robot working with old model on a shitty computer. But...

By Robert Scoble
Tesla Showcases Optimus, Cybertruck, FSD at Danish Festival
SocialApr 27, 2026

Tesla Showcases Optimus, Cybertruck, FSD at Danish Festival

Tesla is expanding its presence beyond just auto shows... because it has more technology to offer & introduce to all. In Denmark, Tesla was present with Optimus, Cybertruck and FSD ride-alongs at the Gamebox Festival in Herning Messecenter all weekend https://t.co/oNC0XVGd3O

By Jaan
Europe's Top Tesla FSD Users Log Thousands of Miles
SocialApr 27, 2026

Europe's Top Tesla FSD Users Log Thousands of Miles

Top 5 Tesla Self-Driving users in Europe on @fsd_database 1. @TSLA_inside_ — 1,477 miles 2. @ronald_termaat — 731 miles 3. @Sleijser — 622 miles 4. @EpicHaddock310 — 440 miles 5. @tvanschadewijk — 250 miles 6. Willy — 27 miles https://t.co/eMRsQOSjZQ

By Whole Mars Catalog
Dreaming of Nationwide Driverless Tesla Robotaxis
SocialApr 27, 2026

Dreaming of Nationwide Driverless Tesla Robotaxis

I have a dream that one day there will be driverless Tesla Robotaxis anywhere you could go in the United States

By Whole Mars Catalog
Tesla's Self-Driving Goes App-Only, No Car Needed
SocialApr 27, 2026

Tesla's Self-Driving Goes App-Only, No Car Needed

Up until now, if you wanted to use Tesla Self-Driving you had to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a Tesla first, have a place to charge, etc. Now with Robotaxi, you just download an app from the App...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Chinese Automakers Have Long Outpaced Tesla in Robotaxi Race
SocialApr 27, 2026

Chinese Automakers Have Long Outpaced Tesla in Robotaxi Race

Chinese carmakers take on Tesla in race for robotaxi supremacy No kidding, they have been doing it for years.... https://t.co/doyHIKfYPz

By Paul Triolo
Self‑Flipping Drone Takes Off Directly From Water
SocialApr 27, 2026

Self‑Flipping Drone Takes Off Directly From Water

This #Drone Can Flip Itself Over and Take Off From Water by @Fabriziobustama #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/7mssKfEIjV

By Ron van Loon