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Year2009

Key TechLiDAR, Computer Vision, RL

Key PlayersWaymo, Tesla, Wayve

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Travis Kalanick emerges from 8-year stealth mode with Atoms, a robotics company betting against humanoids

Uber founder Travis Kalanick has launched Atoms, a specialized industrial robotics company that's been operating in stealth since 2017. The venture absorbs his ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens and targets food, mining, and transport sectors with task-specific wheeled robots rather than humanoids, challenging the industry's current focus on general-purpose machines.

Technology5 sources

Travis Kalanick emerges from 8-year stealth mode with Atoms, a robotics company betting against humanoids

Technology5 sources

Ukraine opens battlefield data to allies for training AI models and autonomous drone systems

Ukraine is granting allies access to its battlefield data to train AI models for drone software, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced. The country has created a secure data sharing platform providing millions of annotated images from tens of thousands of combat flights. This move aims to leverage Ukraine's combat experience while accelerating the development of autonomous systems for modern warfare.

Technology6 sources

Ukraine opens battlefield data to allies for training AI models and autonomous drone systems

Technology6 sources

Uber teams with Wayve and Nissan to launch robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026

Uber has announced its first autonomous vehicle partnership in Japan, joining forces with British AI startup Wayve and Nissan to pilot a robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026. The deployment will use Nissan LEAF electric vehicles equipped with Wayve's AI Driver technology, connected to Uber's platform with trained safety operators initially behind the wheel. This marks a significant expansion of Uber's global robotaxi ambitions into one of the world's most challenging urban driving environments.

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Uber teams with Wayve and Nissan to launch robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026

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Nuro tests autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo streets in first international deployment

Silicon Valley startup Nuro has begun testing self-driving vehicles on Tokyo's public roads, marking its first overseas expansion. The company's AI-powered system navigates Japanese streets without prior training on local data, using what it calls zero-shot autonomous driving. Backed by Nvidia, Uber, and Softbank, Nuro aims to license its technology globally as it competes with established players like Waymo.

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Nuro tests autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo streets in first international deployment

Technology4 sources

Uber accelerates robotaxi expansion with Zoox and Nvidia partnerships across 28 cities

Uber announced two major autonomous vehicle partnerships in March 2026, teaming with Amazon-owned Zoox and chipmaker Nvidia to deploy robotaxis across its ride-hailing platform. The Zoox deal launches in Las Vegas this summer, while Nvidia's fleet targets 28 cities globally by 2028, starting with Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2027.

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Uber accelerates robotaxi expansion with Zoox and Nvidia partnerships across 28 cities

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Qualcomm and Wayve partner to accelerate AI-powered self-driving system for automakers

Qualcomm and British self-driving startup Wayve announced a collaboration to build an integrated AI system that helps automakers rapidly deploy advanced driver-assistance and automated driving features. The partnership combines Wayve's AI Driver software with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride automotive chips, aiming to simplify development and reduce complexity for carmakers seeking to accelerate autonomous vehicle technology rollout.

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Qualcomm and Wayve partner to accelerate AI-powered self-driving system for automakers

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Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, reaching 10 U.S. cities

Amazon's self-driving car company Zoox is expanding its robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, marking its entry into 10 U.S. markets. The move positions Zoox to test sensor and battery performance in extreme heat while refining its AI against diverse weather conditions and sprawling road networks as competition intensifies with Waymo and Tesla.

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Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, reaching 10 U.S. cities

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US Deploys AI-Powered Anti-Drone System to Middle East After Ukraine Success

The Pentagon is sending Merops, an AI-powered anti-drone system proven in Ukraine, to the Middle East to counter Iranian drones. Officials admit current defenses against Iran's Shahed drones have been disappointing, prompting the deployment of this cost-effective drone-on-drone combat solution backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

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US Deploys AI-Powered Anti-Drone System to Middle East After Ukraine Success

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Baidu reports third straight revenue decline as AI-first strategy struggles to gain traction

Baidu's revenue fell 4% to $4.8 billion in Q4 2025, marking three consecutive quarters of decline as China's search giant struggles in both advertising and AI. While the company invests heavily in AI Cloud and autonomous driving, it faces mounting pressure from Alibaba, Tencent, and DeepSeek. CEO Robin Li announced a $5 billion buyback and first-ever dividend to boost shareholder returns.

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Baidu reports third straight revenue decline as AI-first strategy struggles to gain traction

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Hyundai Motor Group commits $6.3 billion to build AI data center and robotics hub in South Korea

Hyundai Motor Group announced a massive 9 trillion won ($6.3 billion) investment in South Korea's Saemangeum area to build an AI data center equipped with 50,000 GPUs, a robot manufacturing factory, and hydrogen production facilities. The automaker is accelerating its transformation into a physical AI company amid mounting pressure from US tariffs and Chinese competition.

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Hyundai Motor Group commits $6.3 billion to build AI data center and robotics hub in South Korea

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Wayve Secures $1.5B From Nvidia, Uber, and Automakers to Scale Self-Driving AI Globally

UK-based Wayve has raised $1.5 billion in its latest funding round, reaching an $8.6 billion valuation with backing from Nvidia, Uber, Microsoft, and three major automakers. The startup's end-to-end AI approach offers an alternative to traditional autonomous driving methods, with commercial robotaxi trials launching in London this year and expansion to over 10 markets planned for 2026.

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Wayve Secures $1.5B From Nvidia, Uber, and Automakers to Scale Self-Driving AI Globally

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Uber launches Autonomous Solutions division to become the service layer for robotaxi fleets

Uber has launched Uber Autonomous Solutions, a new division designed to handle all operational aspects of running robotaxi services. The move formalizes years of strategic partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies and positions Uber as essential infrastructure rather than just a platform. With plans to scale deployments to 15 cities by year-end, Uber aims to make autonomous vehicles commercially viable while protecting its core business from disruption.

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Uber launches Autonomous Solutions division to become the service layer for robotaxi fleets

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Uber CEO predicts robotaxis could fulfill majority of rides within 20 years as AI reshapes gig economy

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says most rides on the platform could be robot-operated within 15 to 20 years, as the company launches Uber Autonomous Solutions to accelerate robotaxi commercialization. The shift raises questions about the future of 9.5 million Uber contractors worldwide, though Goldman Sachs projects autonomous vehicles will capture just 8% of the U.S. rideshare market by 2030.

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Uber CEO predicts robotaxis could fulfill majority of rides within 20 years as AI reshapes gig economy

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Robotaxis arrive in London as cab drivers question AI's ability to navigate ancient streets

Robotaxis from Waymo, Baidu, and Wayve Technologies are launching trials in London this spring, marking a major test for autonomous vehicles. But the city's complex street layout dating back to Roman times and its black cab drivers—who spend years mastering The Knowledge—pose unique challenges that could determine whether AI-powered taxis can handle one of the world's most congested cities.

Technology7 sources

Robotaxis arrive in London as cab drivers question AI's ability to navigate ancient streets

Technology7 sources

Europe Launches LEAP Program for AI-Powered Drone Defenses Using Ukrainian Battlefield Experience

France, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy have signed an agreement to develop low-cost air defense systems and autonomous drones leveraging Ukraine's battlefield experience. The LEAP program aims to counter inexpensive drone threats with cost-effective solutions, addressing a critical gap where multimillion-dollar jets currently respond to drones costing mere thousands.

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Europe Launches LEAP Program for AI-Powered Drone Defenses Using Ukrainian Battlefield Experience

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