Launch Unitree Unitree's new humanoid robot fell during its public demonstration, a stumble that has become unexpectedly instructive for rival engineers watching on Chinese social media. Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media · Global Times
Launch A Chinese manufacturer deployed 110 humanoid robots in a synchronized dance performance, setting a Guinness record and signaling plans for industrial-scale deployment. 110 humanoid robots set Guinness world record for synchronized dancing in China, eyeing large-scale deployment · Global Times
Launch Unitree Unitree has unveiled a bodyguard robot, expanding its line of mobile machines into security applications. Unitree Unveils Fearsome Bodyguard Robot · Futurism
Launch Waymo Waymo began robotaxi pickups at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, extending its driverless ride service beyond San Francisco and Phoenix but limiting access to early riders. Waymo Robotaxis Now Pick Up at the Las Vegas Airport—but Not Everyone Can Ride Yet · MotorBiscuit
Launch EDGE EDGE demonstrated integrated autonomous vessels and counter-drone systems to the UAE and US navies, marking a step toward autonomous naval defense. EDGE integrates autonomous vessels and counter-drone systems in demo with UAE and US navies · Defence Industry Europe
Launch The U.S. Army is planning to procure 100 autonomous drone boats for Pacific operations following a successful test of an unmanned vessel. The Army Wants 100 Drone Boats for the Pacific After One Autonomous Ship Test · SOFREP
Launch Neuralink — Elon Musk Neuralink implanted a third brain-computer interface patient, Elon Musk announced, as the company accelerates its clinical program. Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field · AP News
Research Tesla · Bank of America Bank of America raised its Tesla price target after the company doubled Robotaxi miles in real-world operation. Bank of America resets Tesla forecast as Robotaxi miles double · TheStreet
Research University of Sherbrooke researchers have developed autonomous landing systems allowing drones to touch down on slopes and moving vehicles, expanding where unmanned aircraft can operate. University of Sherbrooke Drones: Next-Generation Autonomous Landings on Slopes and Moving Vehicles · The Aviation Hub
Opinion Schaeffler Schaeffler explores how humanoid robots might transform its manufacturing and services operations in a speculative analysis. How Humanoid Robots Could Reshape Schaeffler’s Manufacturing and Services · Gasgoo
Opinion Illinois lawmakers propose a study to assess how autonomous vehicles might fit into the state's transit infrastructure. Bill aims to study how self-driving vehicles can be integrated into Illinois transit, determine future of autonomous cars · ABC7 Chicago
Opinion The United Nations has issued a warning that brain-computer interface data could be weaponized for surveillance, manipulation, or discrimination. U.N. Warns Your Brain Data May Soon Be Used Against You · The Debrief
Other Federal regulators propose cyan exterior lights as a standard indicator that vehicles are operating autonomously, establishing the first visual language for driverless cars on public roads. The Feds Want Cyan Lights to Show When Cars Are Self-Driving · Autoblog
Other NHTSA · Tesla The NHTSA proposed cyan exterior lights as a standard safety signal for driverless vehicles, including Tesla's Cybercab. NHTSA Proposes Cyan Lights for Driverless Cars Like Cybercab · Not a Tesla App
Other A state House votes to commission a study on self-driving vehicle regulation, a bureaucratic step toward establishing policy. House votes to have state commission study self-driving vehicles – 28/22 News · 28/22 News