Uber Builds a Global Robotaxi Network Through Partnerships, Not Its Own Cars
The ride-hailing company has assembled more than 30 autonomous-vehicle relationships after abandoning in-house development.
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Zoox Clears Final Federal Exemption Needed for Paid Robotaxi Service
The Amazon-owned company can move closer to commercial rides with a purpose-built vehicle that lacks traditional driver controls.
Waymo Begins Restoring Freeway Routes After Construction-Zone Recall
Phoenix rides are returning first, with Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area expected to follow after software updates.
Proposed Federal Rules Would Give Emergency Crews More Control Over Robotaxis
Legislation from Rep. Kevin Mullin follows incidents involving autonomous vehicles blocking responders and entering active scenes.
Aseon Labs Raises $10 Million for Automated Robotaxi Service Stops
The startup plans parking-space-sized pods that can inspect, clean and charge autonomous vehicles inside their operating areas.
Waymo Buys Apple's Former Vehicle Test Site for $220 Million
The 5,458-acre Arizona proving ground was the centerpiece of Apple's abandoned car program. Waymo paid nearly double what Apple did in 2021.
Scout AI Raises $100 Million to Develop Autonomous Systems for Defense
The startup is training a foundation model called Fury to control unmanned vehicles across changing military environments.
Glydways Raises $170 Million for Dedicated-Lane Transit Pods
The San Francisco mobility company is preparing pilot networks that place small autonomous vehicles on narrow, reserved lanes.
ALSO Raises $200 Million and Adds DoorDash as an Autonomous Vehicle Partner
The Rivian spinoff reached a valuation above $1 billion while expanding from small electric vehicles into autonomous delivery systems.
Nvidia Introduces Space-Ready Vera Rubin Computing Module
The chipmaker is adapting its AI platform for satellites and orbital data processing.
Ouster Acquires StereoLabs for Cash and Stock
The sensor company is combining digital lidar with stereo cameras and perception software for physical AI.
