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Tech company AVI-SPL launches autonomous Dallas-Houston freight operations with Volvo Autonomous Solutions

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AVI-SPL, a global technology solutions provider, and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have started commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston using the Volvo VNL Autonomous powered by the Aurora Driver.

The operations will support AVI-SPL’s transport of various audio-visual electronics, including a mix of new products and end-of-life equipment from which AVI-SPL reclaims precious metals as a part of its Electronic Recycling Program.

The collaboration reflects AVI-SPL’s continued investment in operational innovation and supply chain strategies designed to improve scalability, reliability, and long-term efficiency. [Read more…] about Tech company AVI-SPL launches autonomous Dallas-Houston freight operations with Volvo Autonomous Solutions

Waabi says its AI driver transferred to Volvo autonomous truck without retraining

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Waabi says it has demonstrated what it describes as a major advance in autonomous driving by transferring its AI-powered virtual driver from one autonomous truck platform to another without requiring additional training, engineering or new data.

The company says its Waabi Driver software was integrated with the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck, developed in partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and was able to operate autonomously on highways and complex surface streets from its first deployment.

According to Waabi, the system achieved what is known as “zero-shot” generalization, meaning the AI driver transferred to an entirely different vehicle platform without requiring new real-world data, simulation data or fine-tuning. [Read more…] about Waabi says its AI driver transferred to Volvo autonomous truck without retraining

Oak Ridge National Lab reveals ‘hidden workforce’ behind AI-powered research facilities

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By Clint Keeton

Behind every self-driving laboratory at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a team most people never see. Facilities and Operations (F&O) workers are building and maintaining the infrastructure that makes autonomous science possible.

Autonomous labs run with little human intervention. Instead, they rely on robotics, sensors and automation to perform everything from pouring liquids to placing samples into ovens. They learn and adapt, with artificial intelligence making at least one decision in the process.

More than a dozen self-driving labs operate at ORNL, placing the Tennessee national lab among the first research institutions in the world to create this autonomous laboratory model at scale. [Read more…] about Oak Ridge National Lab reveals ‘hidden workforce’ behind AI-powered research facilities

How Kodiak uses AI and probabilistic risk assessment to measure autonomous trucking safety

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Rapid AI advances now enable engineers to develop autonomous driving technology faster than ever, but the true frontier of autonomous driving is the ability to couple those advances with demonstrable and rigorous safety.

Increasingly, depth and rigor is achieved not through the biggest budgets nor the largest fleets, but by distilling the most precise insights from real-world testing and simulation that assure autonomous systems can handle rare and unusual scenarios, the kind that may only occur once in a lifetime of driving.

Autonomous truck maker Kodiak has met this challenge by adopting two tools, including one we created with the help of AI, that accelerate the pace, depth and precision of our safety engineering. They go beyond traditional approaches and deliver clear, compelling evidence of the Kodiak Driver’s safety. [Read more…] about How Kodiak uses AI and probabilistic risk assessment to measure autonomous trucking safety

QCraft demonstrates urban NOA on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Ride chip, targets 2026 global mass production

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QCraft has demonstrated its urban Navigate-on-Autopilot (NOA) system running on Qualcomm’s SA8650P Snapdragon Ride platform in production vehicles, putting the autonomous driving company on track for global mass production this year.

The demonstration took place on June 5 at Qualcomm’s Automotive Technology and Cooperation Summit in Wuxi, China, where attendees took live test rides in SA8650P-equipped production cars navigating real urban traffic.

According to QCraft, the vehicles handled unprotected left turns, mixed pedestrian and vehicle traffic, tunnels, transitions between main roads and side streets, and congested maneuvering with smooth, human-like control. [Read more…] about QCraft demonstrates urban NOA on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Ride chip, targets 2026 global mass production

Autonomous truck company Einride now listed on Nasdaq

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Einride, a technology company driving the transition to cost-efficient electric and autonomous freight, has announced that its American depository shares and warrants have today begun trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and Nasdaq Capital Market, under the ticker symbols “ENRD” and “ENRDW”, respectively.

To mark the Company’s public market debut, Einride leadership is celebrating by ringing the Nasdaq Opening Bell at MarketSite in Times Square.

Founded in Stockholm in 2016, Einride has spent a decade building the technology platform, operational infrastructure, and customer relationships to make large-scale electric and autonomous freight a reality. The Company’s customers include some of the world’s largest shippers across FMCG, food, and industrial verticals. [Read more…] about Autonomous truck company Einride now listed on Nasdaq

Volvo and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with autonomous transport

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Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden have completed the autonomous transport project at Boliden’s Garpenberg site in Sweden.

The project was the first step under the memorandum of understanding signed between Volvo and Boliden in 2023, and it marks an important milestone in a collaboration that also includes future projects.

As a part of the project, material was moved from an on-site quarry on Boliden premises and used to reinforce a local dam and heighten the dam wall. [Read more…] about Volvo and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with autonomous transport

Neolix partners with QuikBot to develop autonomous delivery network

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Neolix, a developer of Level 4 autonomous logistics vehicles, has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based deep-tech company QuikBot Technologies, to build an end-to-end autonomous delivery solution spanning public roads, building interiors and individual doorsteps.

The collaboration will support Neolix’s Singapore pilot deployment and compliance preparation, while advancing both companies’ autonomous delivery offerings across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and other global markets.

In this collaboration, the two companies will co-develop and integrate Neolix’s autonomous mobility capabilities and fleet operations with QuikBot’s Autonomous Final-Mile Delivery Platform-as-a-Service (AFMD PaaS) to create a continuous delivery chain from public roads into buildings and to individual doors. [Read more…] about Neolix partners with QuikBot to develop autonomous delivery network

Einride deploys autonomous electric trucks in Ohio freight corridor pilot

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Einride and EASE Logistics have announced the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio.

This deployment is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio’s Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and is designed to evaluate the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency.

Operations will take place on EASE property and local public roads and will utilize two of Einride’s advanced L4 autonomous electric trucks, already successfully operating in real-world daily operations across the United States. [Read more…] about Einride deploys autonomous electric trucks in Ohio freight corridor pilot

Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis

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Rocsys, a developer of hands-free depot solutions for autonomous electric vehicles, has launched the Rocsys M1 – which the company says is “the world’s first hands-free charging solution capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi operations”.

Part of a broader depot service platform that enables full depot autonomy, the M1 is currently in pilot deployment, with large-scale rollout set to begin in 2027. Rocsys plans to support thousands of charging bays across North America and Europe over the next five years.

To support this expansion, Rocsys also announced a $13 million Series A extension led by Capricorn Partners, with participation from Scania Invest, Forward.One, SEB Greentech Venture Capital and Graduate Ventures, bringing total funding raised to date to $56 million. [Read more…] about Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis