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Autonomous Mowers and GPS Tracking Reshape Landscape Maintenance

Grounds managers blend traditional tools with emerging tech to boost efficiency, precision and sustainability

Honeywell and Odys Aviation Collaborate on Counter-Drone Defense System

The integrated Laila-SAMURAI system aims to provide a defensive layer against evolving drone threats for critical infrastructure

China's Robot Factory Churns Out Humanoids Every 30 Minutes

Automated production facility in Foshan targets 10,000 humanoid robots annually at unprecedented scale.

Mass Robotaxi Shutdown Hits China, Reveals Centralized Control

Baidu's self-driving cars in Wuhan were disabled simultaneously, exposing risks of centralized command-and-control systems.

Robotaxi Outage Strands Passengers in Moving Traffic in China's Wuhan

It's the first time a mass shutdown of autonomous taxis has been reported in China, following a similar incident with Waymo vehicles in San Francisco.

Lockheed Martin Opens Rapid Fielding Center in North Texas

The new facility aims to streamline development, testing, and prototype production of next-generation defense systems.

AV Firm Awarded Navy Contract for Surveillance Drones

JUMP 20-X drones selected to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services

Chico State Hosts Robotics Combat Tournament

Robotronica event features bots from campuses across California

Tesla Admits Remote Operators Take Control of Robotaxis

Company says human workers can temporarily drive vehicles at low speeds when needed

JOYCITY Brings Robotech to Gunship Battle Total Warfare

Iconic sci-fi franchise joins award-winning military strategy game in summer 2026 crossover event.

Uber Eats Delivery Robot Kicked Twice in Philadelphia

The robot was toppled over at a parking garage entrance in Center City.

UK Royal Navy Awards Teledyne Contract for Autonomous Vehicles

The deal covers autonomous underwater vehicles and floats for naval operations.

Lafayette Drone Startup FlyGuys Connects Pilots Nationwide

The tech-enabled service connects certified drone operators to customers across the country.

Boresight Emerges as Global Leader in Drone Defense Training

Australian manufacturer delivers cost-effective target drones to militaries worldwide

Ukraine Emerges as a Global Drone Tech Hub Amid War

Ukrainian defense tech companies rapidly scale drone production, attracting interest from the U.S. and Middle East

Fort Collins Expands Citywide Drone Program

Drones deployed over 800 times in first month, helping first responders and utility crews respond faster and smarter

Vicarious Surgical Completes Integrated Benchtop Testing of Surgical Instruments

The successful testing marks an important milestone toward design validation and clinical readiness for the company's ventral hernia repair system.

Stratasys Wins Major U.S. Military 3D Printing Contract

The defense manufacturer will provide additive manufacturing tech for the Department of War.

Knightscope Advances Autonomous Security Force

Security robot company reports 2025 results, expanding its fleet of self-driving patrol units.

Delivery Robots Crash Into Chicago Bus Shelters

Incidents raise concerns about the readiness of autonomous delivery tech for city streets.

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