Centralized guidelines as well as individual member states projects highlight efforts around artificial intelligence.
7 Things to Know About Europe’s New Drone Rules
European nations consolidate rules for commercial and personal drone usage.
Researchers Test Traffic Congestion Scenarios With Robot Cars
U.K. study found 35% traffic efficiency improvement through cars that communicate with each other.
Second DroneClash Helps Shape Anti-Drone Tactics
Safety and security options tested in Netherlands competition where drones battled each other.
At Davos, Leaders Release Commercial Drone Guidelines for Operators
Report gives governments recommendations and lessons learned for drone policies.
Exoskeletons Strengthen in Uses Beyond Healthcare
Exoskeletons are getting lighter, smarter, and more useful in a range of industries, from healthcare and construction to the military. Here’s a rundown of vendors and users.
European Drone Applications Grow, Face Regulatory Debate
In this roundup, we look at how European drone regulations are developing, even as the market grows and innovators strive for new applications.
Firefighting Drones Aim to Fly Higher, Help Save Lives
Advances in materials, sensors, and battery life look to assist firefighters in reaching higher locations for extinguishing fires.
Germany Creates Ethics Rules for Autonomous Vehicles
A commission in the German transport ministry has recommended ethics rules for self-driving cars that could provide a model for China and other nations.
Wearable Robotics Move From Exoskeleton to Lightweight Suit
The Wearable Robotics Lab in the Netherlands is developing flexible suits with smart control system to be worn by patients with muscle or nerve damage to assist with mobility.
GDPR to Tighten European Personal Data Protection, Apply to Multinationals, Robots
The EU’s strict new General Data Protection Regulation will affect companies globally, and service robot users should know its provisions.
News Analysis: Why Researchers are Creating New Algorithms for Robot-Human Interaction
As AI continues to advance, researchers aim to create new methods to help robots communicate better with humans.
Autonomous Snowplow Gang Shows Promise at Finnish Airport, but Safety Still a Speedbump
Before robots can clear snow from your driveway, developers need to work out autonomous snowplow kinks. They’re doing just that at Fagerness Airport.
Pollination Drones Seen as Assistants for Ailing Bees
Scientists have been copying nature to develop pollination drones that can assist real bees and human farmers.
DroneClash: Drone Battles and Countermeasures in the Netherlands
Teams battled each other and countermeasures to learn more about defending against drones
Moving the Masses: Autonomous Vehicles in Public Transport
European cities are moving forward with the development of autonomous public transport, bringing together real-time traffic and road data with the latest developments in electric and autonomous vehicle technology.
Drone Concerns Abate for Privacy, Rise for Safety
The European Commission, the European Union’s executive branch, wants to enact regulations in response to drone concerns this year. Privacy protection and safety are two areas that face regulation.