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News•Feb 24, 2026
The Age of Physical AI: Inside Oshkosh’s Blueprint for an Autonomous Future
Oshkosh Corp., led by EVP Jay Iyengar, is championing a "moments of autonomy" strategy that embeds physical AI into high‑value, repetitive or hazardous tasks rather than pursuing full automation. The company is rolling out autonomous jet‑bridge docking systems that align bridges within inches of aircraft doors, dramatically cutting turnaround time and damage risk. It also unveiled HARR‑E, an on‑demand refuse‑collection robot that replaces traditional weekly garbage trucks in campuses and stadiums. Underpinning these solutions is a proprietary AI data stack, strategic sourcing of critical components, and technology transferred from classified defense programs.
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News•Feb 24, 2026
The Age of Physical AI: Inside Oshkosh’s Blueprint for an Autonomous Future
Oshkosh is championing a hybrid autonomy model that delivers physical AI where it adds the most immediate value, such as automating repetitive, hazardous tasks. The company has deployed AI‑driven solutions ranging from airport jet‑bridge alignment to on‑demand trash‑collection robots and...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
Waymo’s Shocking Data & Uber’s Infrastructure Pivot
Waymo disclosed that only 70 remote assistance agents support its fleet of 3,000 autonomous vehicles, highlighting a striking efficiency ratio. Uber surprised investors by allocating $100 million to build and own fast‑charging EV stations, a move that clashes with its long‑promised...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
Waymo’s Shocking Data & Uber’s Infrastructure Pivot
Waymo is operating roughly 3,000 autonomous vehicles with only 70 remote‑assistance agents, a ratio that analysts tout as evidence of a technology lead. About half of those agents are outsourced to the Philippines, raising political and operational concerns. Uber announced...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Waymo’s Big Miami Plans: Two Depots With the Ability to Scale to Thousands of Vehicles
Waymo is constructing two major depots in Miami to support a future fleet of thousands of autonomous vehicles. The first site, adjacent to Miami International Airport, is slated for a 12‑to‑18‑month build‑out and will provide a direct airport‑to‑city corridor without...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
An Inside Look Into DARPA’s RACER Program
DARPA’s RACER program is advancing high‑speed autonomous vehicles that operate in unstructured off‑road terrain without relying on maps or GPS. The initiative has field‑tested modified Polaris RZR and Textron M5 platforms across the Mojave Desert, Camp Roberts, and Fort Hood....
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News•Feb 14, 2026
Has Waymo Finally Solved Robotaxi Supply?
Waymo has reportedly struck a $2.5 billion agreement with Hyundai to purchase 50,000 vehicles by 2028, pricing the cars at roughly $50,000 each including sensor packages. The deal promises to slash autonomous‑vehicle costs and address the chronic supply bottleneck that has...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Scaling Robotaxis, Hybrid Networks and Fleet Management Globally with Lyft
Lyft’s Executive Vice President Jeremy Bird outlined the company’s strategic partnership with Waymo to launch robotaxis in Nashville, anchored by the FlexDrive platform that handles depot operations, charging, and maintenance. FlexDrive also underpins Lyft’s European expansion, where a partnership with...
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