Uber partners with Baidu for expanded global autonomous rides

Uber is joining forces with China’s Baidu to deploy autonomous, driverless vehicles, initially announced for Asia and the Middle East and now reportedly expanding globally. The partnership aims to leverage advanced AI and autonomous driving technology as Uber looks to revolutionize its ride‐hailing services worldwide.

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Hugging Face debuts low-cost Reachy Mini desktop robot

Hugging Face has unveiled its new $299 desktop robot, Reachy Mini, designed to democratize AI development with its open-source platform. Orders are now open, stirring intrigue and a dash of skepticism amid chatter over its potential disruption in the robotics industry.

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Hived raises $42m for AI-powered parcel delivery

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Amazon warehouse robotics milestone pushes automation limits

Amazon’s warehouses are undergoing a robotic revolution as its automated workforce now outnumbers human employees. The tech giant recently deployed its one-millionth robot and is integrating generative AI to trim robot travel time, all hinting at a future where automation isn’t just a backup, it’s the main act.

Back to Top / Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 9215 / 6 stories in 8 months

Trump NHTSA ‘Investigates’ Tesla Robotaxis Failing To Adhere To Basic Austin Traffic Laws

Karl Bode / techdirt - So you may have seen that Elon Musk’s long-hyped Robotaxis have finally “launched” in Austin. And it’s going just about how you’d expect if you’re familiar with the fit and finish of Elon Musk promises. There are about a dozen Robotaxis now operating; Mod…

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Google rolls out new Gemini model that can run on robots locally

Ivan Mehta / techcrunch - Google DeepMind has released a new language model called Gemini Robotics On-Device that can run tasks locally on robots without an internet connection.

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SoftBank reportedly looking to launch a trillion-dollar AI and robotics industrial complex

Rebecca Szkutak / techcrunch - The investing conglomerate is looking to team up with TSMC on the initiative as SoftBank continues to pour money into AI.

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Texas lawmakers offer Tesla an out on June robotaxi launch

Ann O’Dea / siliconrepublic - Some are reporting this as a roadblock for Tesla but it may be a very welcome reprieve that allows a little more development time before launch.Read more: Texas lawmakers offer Tesla an out on June robotaxi launch

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Amazon’s Zoox opens its first major robotaxi production facility

Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - Zoox says the facility will eventually be able to pump out 10,000 robotaxis per year.

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Waymo robotaxis are pushing into even more California cities

Kirsten Korosec / techcrunch - Waymo is expanding its commercial robotaxi service area by another 80 square miles, a move that brings its driverless vehicles into new parts of Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Wandercraft raises $75m and expands into humanoid robots with Renault partnership

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Tesla robotaxi spotted cruising Austin streets pre-launch

Onlookers in Austin witnessed Tesla’s autonomous vehicle hit the streets ahead of its anticipated launch. The futuristic robotaxi’s unexpected appearance has sparked curiosity and a few wry comparisons about how bleeding‐edge technology sometimes shows up well before it’s fully ready for prime time.

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Photos show Waymo vehicles on fire during L.A. protests as company cuts service

cnbc - In one photo, at least five Waymo robotaxis can be seen engulfed in flames, with anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement graffiti scrawled on the doors.

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Tesla’s Optimus robot VP is reportedly leaving the company

Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - The head of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot program, Milan Kovac, is leaving the company, according to Bloomberg News. The departure comes as Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed the company will have “thousands” of Optimus robots operating in its factories by …

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Humanoid AI robots may soon jump out of Amazon vans to deliver packages

Chris Smith / bgr - One of the great things about Amazon is its fast delivery options, especially if you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber. That speed is made possible by …The post Humanoid AI robots may soon jump out of Amazon vans to deliver packages appeared first on BGR.

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Amazon’s secretive research lab is developing robots with integrated agentic AI software

Mike Wheatley / siliconangle - Amazon.com Inc.’s stealthy Lab126 organization has formed a new group that’s focused on artificial intelligence agents, the company said today. Lab126 is a research and development organization within the company that’s known for its great secrecy. It has…

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Hugging Face unveils affordable open-source humanoid robots designs

Hugging Face is generating buzz by unveiling two open‐source humanoid robots—HopeJR and Reachy Mini—with designs aimed at bringing advanced robotics technology within reach. The move is painted as a bold step toward democratizing robotics while keeping costs pleasantly low.

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Google integrates Gemini AI into robotics solutions

Google's latest initiative sees its Gemini AI technology being embedded in robotics projects, with the firm exploring fresh partnerships to enhance humanoid robot performance. The move underlines a push to merge artificial intelligence with physical automation and adds an intriguing twist to the robotics narrative.

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Zoox robotaxi safety recall follows San Francisco collision

Amazon’s Zoox unit has issued its second software recall in under a month following an unoccupied robotaxi’s collision with an e‑scooter in San Francisco. The recall underscores rising safety concerns as the autonomous ride-hailing service grapples with recurring software glitches that lead to real-world mishaps.

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Tesla robotaxi trial gears up in Austin safe zones

Tesla is set to test its autonomous robotaxi service in Austin, with initial driving confined to pre-selected “safe zones.” Elon Musk confirmed that these geofenced areas will allow the company to closely monitor its self‐driving technology’s performance before expanding the service further.

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