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Bot Auto completes driverless commercial truck delivery between Houston and Dallas

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Autonomous trucking company Bot Auto says it has completed what it describes as the first fully humanless commercial over-the-road truckload delivery in the United States, moving freight between Houston and Dallas without a driver, in-cab observer, or remote operator controlling the vehicle.

The Houston-based company said the autonomous truck completed a 230-mile overnight route from Riggy’s Truck Parking in northeast Houston to Safe Stop in Hutchins, south of Dallas, delivering a commercial shipment booked through logistics provider Ryan Transportation.

According to Bot Auto, the run was conducted without a safety driver onboard and without “low-latency remote human feedback”, which the company says differentiates the operation from earlier autonomous trucking demonstrations and pilot programs. [Read more…] about Bot Auto completes driverless commercial truck delivery between Houston and Dallas

Kodiak and Roehl Transport begin autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston

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Kodiak AI, a provider of physical AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, has announced it is autonomously hauling freight with Roehl Transport, one of America’s leading truckload carriers.

Starting last month, trucks equipped with the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s autonomous system, began hauling freight between Dallas and Houston four times roundtrip per week for Roehl Transport.

Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak, says: “Working with Roehl Transport reflects a shared commitment to safety in trucking. [Read more…] about Kodiak and Roehl Transport begin autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston

Inside Torc Robotics: How autonomous trucking is moving toward commercial reality

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Autonomous trucking has long been viewed as one of the most commercially promising – and technically demanding – applications of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Unlike passenger robotaxis, long-haul freight routes offer more structured operating environments and clearer economic incentives, making them a key battleground in the race toward large-scale autonomy.

Among the companies working to bring self-driving trucks into commercial operation, Torc Robotics has emerged as one of the sector’s strongest players. [Read more…] about Inside Torc Robotics: How autonomous trucking is moving toward commercial reality

QCraft Expands its Autonomous Driving Stack into the Physical AI Frontier

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The autonomous driving company is moving beyond self-driving cars and into the broader world of Physical AI

QCraft, one of the major providers of autonomous driving technology to OEMs, used this year’s Beijing Auto Show to unveil what it calls the QCraft Physical AI Model. This was a signal that the company sees its future not just in autonomous vehicles, but in a wider category of AI systems that interact with the physical world.

CEO Dr. James Yu framed the pivot in sweeping terms, arguing that the industry is entering a new phase. Where the last decade focused on teaching AI to drive, the next will be defined by Physical AI: systems that can perceive, reason about, and act in real-world environments.

It’s a thesis shared by a growing number of companies in robotics and autonomy, but QCraft is betting that its technical foundation gives it a head start. [Read more…] about QCraft Expands its Autonomous Driving Stack into the Physical AI Frontier

Bosch begins delivering hardware to Kodiak as autonomous trucking moves toward production scale

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Kodiak AI, a provider of physical AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, has announced that Bosch, a global technology and services giant, has begun delivering critical hardware components to Kodiak as part of the companies’ autonomous driving technology strategic collaboration.

Kodiak is actively testing and validating camera samples from Bosch and has completed early prototype sensor integrations into Kodiak SensorPods, the company’s proprietary hardware modules that house its autonomous driving sensors. Kodiak is also actively evaluating vehicle actuation components from Bosch.

Since announcing their collaboration in January 2026, Bosch and Kodiak have moved quickly from strategic alignment to hands-on engineering execution. [Read more…] about Bosch begins delivering hardware to Kodiak as autonomous trucking moves toward production scale

ADAS Calibration Systems Cost Up to $20,000: Why Sensor-Driven Windshield Repairs Are Reshaping the Automotive Aftermarket

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A modern windshield is often a mounting surface for forward-facing cameras, rain and light sensors, and brackets that hold them in a precise position. When the glass comes out, that geometry can change.

Even tiny differences in glass thickness, curvature, or bracket placement can move a camera’s view enough to affect how advanced driver assistance systems interpret the road. That is where windshield calibration enters the picture, and it is now tied directly to ADAS after many glass jobs.

Shops that work on windshield repair and replacement are dealing with more than adhesive cure times and chip fills. Some vehicles will show a warning if a sensor is offline, but physical misalignment can be silent. The car may drive fine while lane keeping, automatic emergency braking, or traffic sign recognition behaves late or inconsistently. [Read more…] about ADAS Calibration Systems Cost Up to $20,000: Why Sensor-Driven Windshield Repairs Are Reshaping the Automotive Aftermarket

Humble Robotics emerges from stealth to bring autonomous electric haulers to real-world freight

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Humble Robotics has emerged from stealth with what it describes as a “revolutionary new vehicle”: a fully autonomous, cabless, electric hauler designed for cost-efficient freight transportation.

The company also revealed it has raised $24 million in seed funding, led by Eclipse with additional participation by Energy Impact Partners and others.

The Humble Hauler is an entirely new take on the classic tractor-trailer combo, designed from the ground up with modern technology. [Read more…] about Humble Robotics emerges from stealth to bring autonomous electric haulers to real-world freight

A&K Robotics raises C$8 million to build autonomous ‘micro-vehicle’ for airports

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Navigating airports can be a stressful experience for anyone but is particularly difficult for people with mobility limitations.

Roughly 17 percent of the global population lives with mobility challenges, and requests for airport assistance are increasing 10-15 percent each year, outpacing passenger growth.

Introducing a new category of autonomous passenger mobility infrastructure to address this issue, A&K Robotics has announced the closing of an C$8 million Series A investment. [Read more…] about A&K Robotics raises C$8 million to build autonomous ‘micro-vehicle’ for airports

DeepWay raises $310 million in pre-IPO funding to scale electric and autonomous trucking

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DeepWay, a developer of intelligent new energy heavy-duty trucks and smart freight solutions, has closed the second tranche of its Pre-IPO financing, bringing the total raised in the Pre-IPO phase to $310 million ahead of a planned IPO.

The latest tranche was led by Stone Venture, with participation from NGS Super and Xiamen Guosheng Fund, while existing investors including ABC Impact and Nanjing Ronghe Venture Capital increased their investment.

The proceeds will support the company’s core operations, continued technology development, and global business expansion. [Read more…] about DeepWay raises $310 million in pre-IPO funding to scale electric and autonomous trucking

Interview with Volvo Autonomous Solutions: Driverless trucks are upon us

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As the global logistics industry grapples with persistent driver shortages, rising operating costs, and increasing pressure to improve efficiency, autonomous trucking is beginning to move beyond promise and into early-stage commercial reality.

For much of the past decade, the technology has been described as “almost ready” – a phrase that has invited both optimism and skepticism.

Today, that characterization is starting to shift. Autonomous trucks are now hauling real freight on public roads, albeit within limited routes and often still under human supervision, marking a transitional phase between pilot programs and true large-scale deployment. [Read more…] about Interview with Volvo Autonomous Solutions: Driverless trucks are upon us