Launch — Andriy Zahorodnyuk Andriy Zahorodnyuk, Ukraine's former defense minister, unveiled a robotics initiative aimed at accelerating autonomous warfare capabilities. Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots' to accelerate autonomous warfare · The Jerusalem Post
Launch Mazda Mazda equipped its CX-6e with LiDAR and deployed driving automation technology in China, marking the automaker's entry into the contested market for semi-autonomous vehicles. Mazda adds LiDAR to CX-6e, rolls out "self driving" tech in China · electrek.co
Launch Oceanside police department is expanding its drone program, adding aerial surveillance capability to its law-enforcement operations. Oceanside expands police drone program · North County Pipeline
Launch Bristol (University of Bristol or affiliated company - context unclear from snippet) Drones developed in Bristol have won recognition for using autonomous systems to detect and respond to wildfires. Award for Bristol drones that target wildfires with autonomous response · Laboratory News
Opinion Japan's military explores humanoid robots as a potential partial replacement for personnel, according to reports from defense officials. Japan to Consider Replacing Some Military Personnel with Humanoid Robots · Мілітарний
Opinion — Mykhailo Fedorov Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's digital minister, has called for the accelerated development of humanoid combat robots to fight Russian forces. Fedorov Wants A Humanoid Robot Killing Russians Within Six Months · dronexl.co
Opinion Zoox Zoox's all-electric robotaxi development relies on gas-powered support vehicles, exposing the carbon footprint hidden in autonomous vehicle testing. Zoox’s Robotaxi Is All-Electric. The SUVs Teaching It to Drive Still Have Tailpipes. · autos.yahoo.com
Other Engadget surveys the uncanny expressiveness of humanoid robots, noting a model capable of generating tears on cue. Humanoid Robots Are Getting Even Creepier (This One Can Cry On Command) · Engadget
Other Waymo Waymo has concentrated 80 percent of its robotaxi fleet in California and Texas, according to an analysis of the company's service footprint. Waymo concentrated about 80% of its robotaxis in California and Texas — TechCrunch · UA.NEWS
Other Amazon Amazon's delivery drones have triggered neighborhood complaints in Texas over noise levels, with residents comparing the sound to a beehive. Amazon delivery drone noise sparks resident revolt in Texas: ‘It’s like a beehive up there’ · GeekWire