Pony.ai is the latest self-driving car company to get funding, bringing its valuation to more than $3 billion.
Outrider Raises $53M to Automate Yard Vehicle Operations for Warehouses
System looks to improve efficiency and safety through autonomous electric vehicles for freight transfer between public roads and warehouses.
December 2019 robotics transactions round out the year
The Robot Report, sibling site to Robotics Business Review, tracked $1.9 billion in robotics transactions in December 2019, including funding for aerospace, logistics, and healthcare applications.
Meet WaveSense: Providing Accuracy for Vehicles Via Underground Radar
Sensor startup looks to aid self-driving and driver-assist vehicles with better mapping and localization features.
RPS to License BrainOS Platform for Commercial Cleaners
Brain Corp system to power an autonomous ride-on scrubber for the Factory Cat and Tomcat brands.
PBS Science Show NOVA Shines its Spotlight on Self-Driving Cars
Documentary film showcases the innovations, challenges around the quest to hit Level 5 autonomy.
Seegrid Surpasses 2M Miles Driven Safely for its Autonomous Vehicles
Deployment growth and fleet expansion among reasons for latest milestone.
1 in 4 Cars Sold Globally Will Have Level 3 Autonomy by 2030, Study Says
OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are focusing on L2+ in 2019, report suggests.
Robots Set to Fast-Charge Self-Driving Electric Vehicle Fleets
Collaboration between Electrify America, Stable Auto will deploy robotic charging stations in San Francisco.
Walmart Launches Self-Driving Short-Haul Logistics Pilot With Gatik
Self-driving vehicles will assist Walmart in transporting goods between store locations in Arkansas.
What are the Levels of Autonomy for Self-Driving Vehicles?
Our handy infographic explains how autonomous certain vehicles can be.
One Year Away, Tokyo Preps Robotics Tech for 2020 Summer Games
Country ready to highlight innovations in robots and mobility, but counter-drone tech is also expected to keep the games secure.
Self-Driving Vehicles to Deploy at Texas Railcar Repair Facility
Autonomous vehicles to transport staff, supplies, provide security, and even mow the lawn at the Kinney County Railport.
Velodyne Touts Latest Lidar Advances, Autonomous Vehicle Partnerships
Lidar developer working with China’s Idriverplus to bring autonomous vehicles to mass production.
Perrone Robotics Launches Public Autonomous Shuttle Service in Virginia
Autonomous vehicle pilot phase service will serve neighborhoods in Crozet, Va. to downtown areas.
Utah, Panasonic Team Up To Develop Smart Roadways Network
System could benefit autonomous vehicles through data sharing, alerts and other improvements.
Carnegie Mellon, Argo AI to Create Self-Driving Vehicle Research Center
A 5-year, $15 million grant will fund research into advanced perception and decision-making algorithms.
Researchers Test Traffic Congestion Scenarios With Robot Cars
U.K. study found 35% traffic efficiency improvement through cars that communicate with each other.
Gatik Launches from Stealth; Brings Autonomous Delivery Logistics to Walmart
Establishes itself with autonomous vehicles for business to business short-haul logistics, and additional customers and services launching this year.
Self-Driving Trucks from TuSimple to Carry Mail for U.S. Postal Service
Autonomous technology from TuSimple to be tested during two-week pilot project, performing round trips between Arizona and Texas.
Beep Trains Orlando First Responders on Autonomous Vehicle Technology
The mobility solutions company launched a program in partnership with shuttle manufacturer NAVYA to train emergency personnel on autonomous vehicles set to be deployed in Lake Nona.
New Flyer, Robotic Research Partner to Build Autonomous Buses
The partnership between New Flyer and Robotic Research will see electric buses equipped with level 4 autonomy, with closed course operation scheduled for 2020.
Consumer Acceptance of Self-Driving Cars Soars, Study Says
By 2029, driverless cars will be preferred mode of transportation for large majority.
Mitsubishi Electric Takes Equity Stake in Realtime Robotics
Boston-based startup develops processors, software for motion-planning for industrial robots, autonomous vehicles.
Robot Investments Weekly: Car Ecosystem Earns Funding Influx
Investments reach several touchpoints in the auto industry, from sensors to lidar to AI for car dealerships.