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Tesla Launches Steering-Free Cybercab Robotaxi

Tesla has officially launched the Cybercab, its long-anticipated steering-wheel-free robotaxi. The vehicle represents a purpose-built autonomous car designed specifically for ride-hailing use, eliminating traditional driving controls entirely. The Cybercab features a sleek, compact design with a two-seat interior and a focus on maximizing passenger comfort. Tesla aims to deploy the

MIT Engineers Build Living Transistors From Bacteria

MIT researchers have developed a novel approach to biological computing by engineering bacteria to function as living transistors. These bacterial transistors can be wired together into circuits capable of performing calculations and directing chemical signals. A transistor acts as a switch or amplifier for electronic signals. The MIT team engineered

NASA's CADRE Mission: Three Small Rovers Will Need to Figure Out Lunar Exploration Together

A New Approach to Lunar Exploration NASA is set to launch three small rovers to the Moon with a novel mission concept: the rovers must determine among themselves how to explore a patch of lunar ground. The Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration (CADRE) mission represents a shift toward distributed intelligence

Battlefield Data: How Ukraine's Drones Are Creating a Valuable Intelligence Marketplace

The conflict in Ukraine has transformed drones from simple reconnaissance tools into comprehensive data collection platforms generating intelligence that defense experts say will shape military technology for decades. Each drone sortie produces imagery, thermal signatures, movement patterns, and battlefield conditions that can be analyzed, stored, and potentially applied to future

US Safety Regulators Reviewing Tesla's Cybercab Autonomous Vehicle Plans

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it is evaluating Tesla's plans for deploying the Cybercab, the company's dedicated autonomous taxi. This review comes as the agency continues to monitor autonomous vehicle technologies from multiple manufacturers. The Cybercab represents Tesla's approach to

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Tesla Opens Registration for Cybercab Fleet Operators

Tesla is actively recruiting potential fleet operators for its Cybercab autonomous vehicle. The company published a registration form on its website, inviting interested parties to provide their information for "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing." The move indicates Tesla is beginning to lay the groundwork for a commercial rollout of

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Uber Launches London's First Commercial Robotaxi Service

London has gotten its first commercial robotaxi service, with Uber launching vehicles equipped with autonomous driving technology developed by Wayve, a UK-based startup. The launch represents a significant milestone for Uber, which has been working toward a UK launch with Wayve for several years. The service currently operates with safety