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Arrive AI to Showcase Autonomous Delivery at Curiosity Lab

Demonstration to feature ground robots and drones delivering packages to Arrive Points in real-world smart city environment

Realbotix Transitions from Adult Entertainment to Embodied AI

Company pivots to focus on customer service robots after acquiring RealDoll parent Abyss Creations

Boston Dynamics CEO Steps Down as Hyundai Shifts Robotics Focus to Profitability

Hyundai aims to aggressively scale the robotics business, moving beyond research and development towards mass production and integration within its own high-tech factories.

Kratos and Champion Tire & Wheel Expand Automated Truck Platooning for NASCAR 2026 Season

Kratos' auto-platooning technology to be used in demanding race logistics operations

Waymo Pays Gig Workers to Close Robotaxi Doors

The move highlights the continued need for human support in autonomous driving.

Top Drone Tech Stocks to Watch as Adoption Accelerates

ONDS, DPRO and RCAT are some stocks in the drone technology space that are worthy of investment consideration.

GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA Flight

General Atomics integrates 3rd-party mission autonomy into new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Boston Dynamics CEO to step down amid push toward commercialization

Robert Playter will leave the company on Feb. 27 after roughly 30 years, marking a strategic shift from research-driven innovation to large-scale commercialization.

Waymo Turns to Gig Workers to Close Robotaxi Doors

Self-driving car company relies on DoorDash and Honk drivers to manually close vehicle doors left open by passengers.

Drone Technology Helps Find Runaway Child In Waretown

Officers quickly located the juvenile along Oyster Creek using new technology, preventing a dangerous situation.

Drone Aids Search for Missing Juvenile in Ocean County

Police locate child in woods using aerial surveillance technology

US Army Deploys Counter-Drone Laser System Near El Paso Airport

Seven-hour airspace shutdown caused by use of AeroVironment's LOCUST laser weapon

Dreame Laundry Robot Secures Prime Super Bowl Ad Slot

Landmark move elevates global brand profile for premium home appliance maker

General Atomics Showcases Future Drone Capabilities

Aeronautical Systems president discusses history and new developments in unmanned aerial systems

Tesla's Optimus Robot Faces Delays and Doubts

Elon Musk's ambitious claims about the Optimus robot's capabilities and timeline have not materialized, raising questions about the project's progress.

Ohio Launches Drone First Responder Pilot Program

Nine communities, including Amherst, will test remotely launched drones for emergency response.

Pasadena Firm GuRu Wireless Partners With Korean Companies on Wirelessly Powered Drones

The collaboration aims to develop small military surveillance drones that can fly indefinitely using wireless power.

ODOT, DriveOhio Testing Autonomous Crash Trucks to Protect Road Crews

New autonomous technology aims to improve safety for Ohio Department of Transportation workers.

Chicago Delivery Robot Pilot Program Expansion Opposed by Majority of Lakeview East Residents

Residents voice concerns over sharing sidewalks with delivery robots as city considers expanding pilot program.

U.S. Marine Corps Selects GA-ASI for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

GA-ASI's expertise in autonomy and uncrewed aircraft systems to be integrated with government-provided mission package for evaluation.

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