Launch SKF SKF, the Swedish bearing manufacturer, is entering the humanoid robot market by producing specialized bearings for robots that must move like humans. SKF officials explain entry into humanoid robot bearings · Post Journal -
Launch Google · Sharpa Google released a new robotics foundation model designed to work with the Sharpa dexterous hand on complex manipulation tasks. Google Releases Next-Generation Robotics Foundation Model, Paired with Sharpa Dexterous Hand to Complete Complex Tasks · Gasgoo
Launch WeRide WeRide, a Chinese autonomous-vehicle startup, is deploying robotaxis in Denmark, marking its first foray into Northern Europe. Chinese Robotaxi Debuts in Northern Europe! WeRide Launches Project in Denmark · Gasgoo
Launch Waymo Driverless vehicles have begun operating in Tampa, marking another city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing service. Driverless cars have touched down in Tampa. Here’s what to know · tampabay.com
Launch Beyond Vision · La Orizont Beyond Vision and La Orizont have partnered to develop autonomous drone capabilities for Romania. Beyond Vision & La Orizont Partner to Advance Romania’s Autonomous Drone Capabilities · Unmanned Systems Technology
Launch Chinese manufacturer (name not specified in snippet) A Chinese manufacturer has combined a handheld gimbal camera with an autonomous drone into a single device. This Chinese brand just combined a pocket gimbal camera and an autonomous drone into one ingenious device · t3.com
Launch BAE Systems BAE Systems unveiled Brontanax, an autonomous combat drone that represents Britain's pivot toward unmanned aerial warfare. BAE’s Brontanax drone emerges as the UK’s new autonomous combat aircraft · Aerospace Manufacturing
Launch Anduril has unveiled Thunder, an autonomous attack drone designed for low-altitude combat operations. Introducing Thunder: Autonomous Attack Rotorcraft for the Near-Surface Fight · Anduril
Research Pepper — Hasan Ayaz, Ewart J. de Visser, Frank Krueger Researchers studying the humanoid robot Pepper found that when expressive robots make conversational mistakes, people's brains register social betrayal rather than mechanical failure. When expressive humanoid robots are awkward, people become wary – new brain study · theconversation.com
Research Swarmer Software Swarmer Software has logged roughly 100 test flights of its drone coordination platform in Eastern Europe, suggesting the system is moving from simulation to real-world validation. Swarmer Software Tested in About 100 Flights in Eastern Europe · Stock Titan
Opinion Waymo Waymo's operational transparency remains opaque despite public scrutiny following a Fourth of July incident involving one of its autonomous vehicles. Waymo Behavior Now Harder to Decipher, Even After July 4th Fiasco · The Frisc
Opinion Tesla A Tesla whistleblower has alleged critical safety failures in the company's Full Self-Driving development program. Tesla Whistleblower Describes Wildly Dangerous Safety Lapses While Developing Full Self-Driving · Futurism
Other Li Auto · Geely Automobile · Yijing · Ministry of Industry and Information Technology — Chen Yiru, Zeng Qinglin China's government has banned the blue exterior lights that automakers like Li Auto introduced to signal autonomous driving, citing glare and a paradoxical increase in accidents. Out of the Blue: China Bans Lights Signaling Self-Driving Mode · Sixth Tone
Other Waymo Waymo's driverless taxis are repeatedly delivering San Francisco Airport passengers to the wrong neighborhood in San Bruno, exposing a persistent navigation problem. Waymo Robotaxis Keep Dropping SFO Passengers Off in a San Bruno Neighborhood · Yahoo
Other Event 38 · TB2 Event 38 and TB2 drones are adopting modular payload systems to expand operational flexibility across multiple mission types. One Drone, Many Missions: Event 38 and TB2 Advance Modular Payload Systems · Dronelife
Other Skydio · San Francisco Police Department — Adam Bry Skydio CEO Adam Bry addresses a security incident affecting the San Francisco Police Department's drone program, acknowledging vulnerabilities in ReadyLink while pledging improvements. ReadyLink Security Update SFPD · Skydio