Launch WanJiYiZu · DoubleTree by Hilton · Hilton WanJiYiZu won a contract to deploy humanoid robots at a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Hengqin, marking a commercial expansion into hospitality service. WanJiYiZu Wins Bid for Humanoid Robot Leasing Project at DoubleTree by Hilton Hengqin · Gasgoo
Launch Mobileye — Amnon Shashua Henan province begins manufacturing its first batch of humanoid robots as Mobileye founder Amnon Shashua redirects his attention toward robotics development. Xiao Zhi Weekly News | First batch of "Henan-made" humanoid robots rolls off the line; Mobileye founder shifts focus to robotics · Gasgoo
Launch Tactus AI Tactus AI unveiled Elsie, a two-armed humanoid robot designed to automate routine tasks in clinical laboratories using existing equipment and procedures. US startup's humanoid robot to help clinical labs handle daily task · Interesting Engineering
Launch BYD BYD, the Chinese EV giant, will debut its first humanoid robot in early August, expanding beyond automobiles into physical AI. BYD to Unveil Its First Humanoid Robot in Early August · eletric-vehicles.com
Launch Lumos Robotics Lumos Robotics has released a new software platform designed to accelerate development of embodied AI systems. Lumos Robotics Unveils Next-Generation Embodied AI Development Platform · Gasgoo
Launch Baidu Baidu is testing its robotaxi service in London and has secured a driverless vehicle permit in Hong Kong, expanding its autonomous-driving ambitions beyond China. Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU) Starts London Robotaxi Tests And Wins Hong Kong Driverless Permit · Yahoo! Finance Canada
Launch Charger Logistics Charger Logistics is deploying second-generation autonomous trucks, marking an expansion of its driverless fleet. Charger Logistics to Deploy Second-Generation Driverless Trucks · Yahoo Finance
Launch Anduril Industries Anduril Industries unveiled its first autonomous drone manufactured in Ohio, marking an expansion of its domestic production footprint. Anduril Industries shows off first Ohio-built autonomous drone · The Statehouse News Bureau
Launch Autonomous Guard Autonomous Guard is expanding operations in Asia as drone threats in the region mount. Autonomous Guard expands Asian presence as regional drone threats accelerate · The Jerusalem Post
Launch Allen Control Systems · Marine Corps — Mike Wior, Robert Billard The Marine Corps selected Allen Control Systems' Bullfrog AI system to transform M240 machine guns into autonomous drone killers, offering kinetic defense at a fraction of missile costs. Marines Just Added AI That Turns M240 Machine Guns Into Drone Killers · Military.com
Launch Israeli defense-tech firms Israeli defense firms have combined AI-powered drone detection with autonomous net-capture systems to intercept unmanned aircraft. Israeli defense‑tech firms fuse AI drone detection with autonomous net capture · The Jerusalem Post
Launch ZenaTech ZenaTech's ZenaDrone has entered testing for its Interceptor P-1, a counter-drone system designed to neutralize unauthorized unmanned aircraft. ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Begins Testing Phase for Interceptor P-1 Counter-UAS Drone Platform · The Manila Times
Launch Quantum Cyber Quantum Cyber is preparing to launch an 80-unit drone farm capable of 3D printing, marking a significant expansion into autonomous manufacturing. Quantum Cyber’s 80-Unit 3D-Printing Drone Farm Expected Soon · Stock Titan
Launch Tornyol Tornyol has built a sonar-equipped drone that hunts and destroys individual mosquitoes in flight. Tornyol drone uses sonar to hunt and destroy mosquitoes · New Atlas
Launch Swarmer Swarmer, a Ukrainian drone maker, has joined a U.S. artificial intelligence defense initiative, bringing battlefield experience from the ongoing war into American military development. Ukraine's drone experience goes global - Swarmer joins US AI defense project · RBC-Ukraine
Funding Hard Krypton A UCLA-founded startup building foundation models for humanoid robots has raised nearly 500 million yuan in an Angel++ round. A startup founded by a UCLA PhD team that focuses on developing the foundation model for humanoid robots has secured nearly 500 million yuan in Angel++ round financing | Hard Krypton Exclusive First Release · 36 Kr
Research Waymo A new study shows Waymo's driverless vehicles crash less frequently than human drivers, offering the first peer-reviewed evidence of safety gains in autonomous trucking. Study finds Waymo driverless vehicles involved in fewer crashes than human drivers · NBC 5 Chicago
Research U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy's GARC autonomous boat successfully breached a target warship in a test of kamikaze drone technology designed for naval warfare. Inside US navy's GARC kamikaze drone boat that breached a target warship · The Times of India
Research Skydio — Nikoleta Guetcheva Skydio demonstrated sub-inch RTK mapping accuracy in field tests, a capability that improves precision for construction and surveying work. Sub-Inch RTK Mapping Accuracy Proven in the Field · Skydio
Opinion Waymo — London Breed San Francisco Mayor London Breed called for national robotaxi regulations following repeated Waymo service disruptions in the city. San Francisco mayor backs national robotaxi rules after Waymo meltdowns · Politico