Zoox opens its Las Vegas robotaxi service to the public
Kirsten Korosec / techcrunch - But it's not quite a commercial service just yet. These rides are free — for now.
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Lyft’s first ‘robotaxis’ are live in Atlanta
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - For months, Lyft has watched while its rival Uber made deals with seemingly every autonomous vehicle operator under the sun. But the smaller ridehail company has been quietly building a fleet of its own, and Lyft is ready to launch its first customer-read…
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Roborock Launches Qrevo Curv 2 Pro And Updates Saros Z70 Robotic-Arm Vacuum
bgr - Roborock is introducing the Qrevo Curv 2 Pro robot vacuum, F25 Ultra handheld vacuum, RockMow Z1 lawnmower, Zeo X washer-dryer, and more at IFA 2025.
Back to Top / Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:21 am / permalink 13758 / 4 stories in 6 months
Eufy's MarsWalker allows its robot vacuums to climb stairs
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Eufy just introduced a couple of new devices at the IFA conference in Germany, including something called the MarsWalker. This little doodad picks up robot vacuums and carries them up and down stairs. That's pretty neat, considering stairs are the bane of…
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Driverless truck startup Fernride moves into defence with €18m raise
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Waymo starts testing in Denver, Seattle in bid to expand robotaxi service across U.S.
cnbc - Waymo is moving into new markets as it seeks to expand its lead in the nascent U.S. robotaxi industry.
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Apple Loses Top Robotics AI Researcher Jian Zhang to Meta
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Apple's lead AI robotics researcher, Jian Zhang, has defected to Meta, the latest high-profile exit in a talent war fueled by Apple's internal turmoil.The post Apple Loses Top Robotics AI Researcher Jian Zhang to Meta appeared first on WinBuzzer.
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Report: Apple Demands Suppliers Switch to Robotics for Manufacturing
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple is significantly accelerating the rollout of automation and robotics across its manufacturing supply chain, DigiTimes reports.While Apple has advocated for increased automation in supplier facilities for over two years, sources familiar with the mat…
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This new delivery robot will bring the entire grocery store to you
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - A new company aims to take the idea of sidewalk delivery robots and supersize it. Los Angeles-based Robomart unveiled its new delivery robot Monday, with the goal of making “on‑demand delivery work economically.” The level-four autonomous vehicle is the s…
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Nvidia's new 'robot brain' goes on sale for $3,499 as company targets robotics for growth
cnbc - Nvidia's Jetson AGX Thor robotics chips are now on sale for $3,499 as a developer kit.
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The Biggest Winners of China’s World Humanoid Robot Games
Bruce Gil / gizmodo - Chinese firms dominated in the world's first robot olympics.
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Apple's 'tabletop robot' companion rumored for 2027 launch
Anna Washenko / engadget - Apple is still hard at work on becoming a relevant player in AI. The latest missive from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg suggests that Apple is shifting its artificial intelligence goals to center on new device segments. Sources reportedly told the publication t…
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Ai2 releases an open AI model that allows robots to ‘plan’ movements in 3D space
Kyt Dotson / siliconangle - Seattle-based artificial intelligence research institute Ai2, the Allen Institute for AI, today announced the release of MolmoAct 7B, a breakthrough open embodied AI model that brings intelligence to robotics by allowing them to “think” through actions be…
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Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit clears regulatory hurdle, safety probe
cnbc - As part of the move, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a 2023 probe into Zoox's self-certification process.
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Lyft and Baidu plan Eurobocab launch, starting in UK and Germany next year
Simon Sharwood / theregister - Using the Apollo vehicles that already offer autonomous rides across China Rideshare challenger Lyft and China’s Baidu plan to bring robo-cabs to the UK and Europe next year.…
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Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year
Kirsten Korosec / techcrunch - The companies want to launch the robotaxi services in Germany and the U.K. first, pending regulatory approval.
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Joby, L3Harris partner on hybrid defense craft that can be piloted or autonomous
cnbc - The partnership brings together Joby's hybrid vertical take-off and landing, or VTOL, aircraft and L3's expertise in military systems.
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Tesla falls behind on ambitious humanoid robot targets
Tesla appears to be stumbling on its ambitious Optimus robot production goals, casting doubt on Elon Musk’s robotic revolution. Reports reveal the company is behind schedule, sparking both eye-rolls and raised eyebrows among tech enthusiasts who wonder if its futuristic promises are all talk and no torque.
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Lyft’s self-driving shuttle buses are coming soon
Emma Roth / theverge - Lyft is partnering with Benteler Mobility to launch a self-driving shuttle service. In late 2026, Lyft plans to deploy the company’s all-electric Holon Urban shuttles in airports and cities around the US, allowing users to book trips from its ride-sharing…
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Uber inks six-year robotaxi deal with Lucid, invests $300 million in EV company
cnbc - Uber, Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro are joining forces to deploy more than 20,000 robotaxis as demand for driverless cars kicks into high gear.
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