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Joby Aviation Completes 3,100-Mile Autonomous Cross-Country Flight

Joby Aviation has completed a fully autonomous flight spanning approximately 3,100 miles across the United States, from California to North Carolina. During the entire journey, no human pilot took control of the aircraft at any point—a notable achievement in autonomous aviation. The flight demonstrates the scalability of Joby&

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Waymo Robotaxis' Emergency Reporting Raises Privacy Questions

The Incident In early September, two teenagers boarding a Waymo robotaxi in Los Angeles triggered the company's safety systems when the vehicle allegedly detected a "violation of terms of service involving a firearm." Rather than continuing the trip, the autonomous vehicle pulled over and contacted emergency

NASA Tests Autonomous Robot Science Teams for Deep Space Exploration

NASA has conducted a test featuring three robots working together as an autonomous science team, marking a significant step toward more capable deep space missions. The robots demonstrated the ability to make scientific decisions collaboratively, without requiring direction from ground controllers on Earth. Traditional space robots rely on constant communication

Physical AI's $280,000 Factory Opportunity: Inside the US Manufacturing Modernization Push

Physical AI technologies are finding their largest potential market in the United States' extensive base of aging manufacturing facilities, according to industry analysis. The US is home to approximately 280,000 factories, many of which operate with aging equipment and outdated processes. This industrial footprint represents a substantial opportunity

How Unitree's Founder Built an Edge in Affordable Humanoid Robotics

Unitree has emerged as a key player in the race to build affordable humanoid robots, and according to reports, much of that success traces back to the unconventional leadership of founder Wang Xingxing. Unlike many competitors who have pursued expensive, capital-intensive approaches to robotics development, Wang has reportedly driven Unitree&

Swarmer Announces Acquisition of Ukrainian UGV Maker Ratel Robotics for Up to $224M

Swarmer, a company focused on developing swarm software for autonomous systems, has announced an agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, a Ukrainian manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The transaction is valued at up to $224 million and represents a strategic move to integrate swarm intelligence software with proven military-grade ground

JD.com Scales Physical AI Fleet to 3 Million Robots for Logistics Operations

JD.com has significantly expanded its physical AI capabilities in logistics, with the company now operating a fleet of 3 million robots supporting its warehouse and distribution operations. The Chinese e-commerce leader has been steadily increasing its automation footprint, leveraging physical AI systems to handle sorting, transport, and delivery logistics