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Stellantis partners with Nvidia, Uber and Foxconn to strengthen its global robotaxis strategy

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Stellantis has announced a new collaboration with Nvidia, Uber Technologies, and Foxconn to explore the joint development and future deployment of Level 4 (driverless) autonomous vehicles for robotaxis services worldwide.

This initiative marks a major step forward in Stellantis’ global robotaxi strategy, following the recently announced agreement with Pony.ai to test autonomous vehicles in Europe.

Together, these efforts position Stellantis as a key player in the transition to safe, efficient, and sustainable autonomous mobility. [Read more…] about Stellantis partners with Nvidia, Uber and Foxconn to strengthen its global robotaxis strategy

ZF and Horizon Robotics to jointly launch advanced driver assistance system for China

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ZF Group has agreed a collaboration with Horizon Robotics to launch an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) in the Chinese market, supporting up to SAE Level 3 of assisted driving and China’s urban “Navigate on Autopilot” (NOA).

Scheduled for mass production and delivery in 2026, the system will be applied to an electric vehicle platform of a Chinese automobile brand. This move signifies a key breakthrough in ZF’s localization strategy in China in the intelligent driving field and injects strong impetus into China’s automotive industry.

The jointly developed advanced driver assistance system with a processing power of up to 1,000+ TOPS is based on ZF’s ProAI automotive-grade compute platform and includes Horizon Robotics’ latest Journey 6P processing hardware. [Read more…] about ZF and Horizon Robotics to jointly launch advanced driver assistance system for China

Waabi and Volvo partner to ‘demonstrate the future of autonomous trucking’

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Waabi, a developer of physical AI and driverless trucks, and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have reached a “major milestone” in autonomous trucking by successfully integrating the Waabi Driver with the Volvo VNL Autonomous.

This joint achievement underscores the significant progress both companies are making together in advancing autonomous freight.

Raquel Urtasun, founder and CEO of Waabi, says: “The future of autonomous trucking hinges on three critical areas: autonomous technology that is safe, scalable, and can deliver on customer needs; hardware that is purpose-built for autonomous operations from the ground up; and a commercial deployment model that solves problems in the supply chain without added friction. [Read more…] about Waabi and Volvo partner to ‘demonstrate the future of autonomous trucking’

Micropolis Robotics partners with Aerxio to expand into Egypt and North Africa

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Micropolis Robotics, a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven robotics solutions, has announced a major step in its international expansion strategy through an exclusive distribution agreement with Aerxio.

Aerxio, a UAE-based technology provider, will serve as the sole distributor of Micropolis’ advanced unmanned ground security vehicles and related technologies across Egypt and North Africa.

The agreement provides Aerxio exclusive rights to market Micropolis’s “The Patrol” platform. This autonomous unit is designed for both open-road and desert environments, with operational speeds of up to 50 km/h, a 15-hour runtime, rapid charging, and the integration of Microspot AI software. It is optimized for security, surveillance, and border protection. [Read more…] about Micropolis Robotics partners with Aerxio to expand into Egypt and North Africa

QCraft debuts its ‘Robobus’ at Japan Mobility Show

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QCraft is making its debut appearance at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (formerly the 49th Tokyo Motor Show) today, and introduce its innovative L4 Robobus and full-stack autonomous driving solutions to the Japanese market.

This launch marks the official start of QCraft’s commercial deployment in Japan, serving as a key milestone for not only the company’s global expansion but also the integration of autonomous driving technology into daily life in Japan.

QCraft’s debut at the Japan Mobility Show underscores the company’s strong commitment, technological leadership, and deepening presence in Japan. [Read more…] about QCraft debuts its ‘Robobus’ at Japan Mobility Show

Nvidia partners with Uber to ‘make the world ready for robotaxis’

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Nvidia is partnering with Uber to “scale the world’s largest level 4-ready mobility network”, using the company’s next-generation robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets, the new Nvidia DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform and Nvidia DRIVE AV software purpose-built for L4 autonomy.

By enabling faster growth across the level 4 ecosystem, Nvidia can support Uber in scaling its global autonomous fleet to 100,000 vehicles over time, starting in 2027. These vehicles will be developed in collaboration with Nvidia and other Uber ecosystem partners, using Nvidia DRIVE. [Read more…] about Nvidia partners with Uber to ‘make the world ready for robotaxis’

Interview with Nauto CEO Stefan Heck: ‘The key difference is foresight’

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As fleets and logistics operators accelerate toward automation, the line between assisted driving and autonomy is becoming increasingly blurred.

Few companies illustrate this transition more clearly than Nauto, a Silicon Valley-based developer of artificial intelligence software that helps commercial vehicles predict and prevent collisions in real time.

Founded by Stanford professor and entrepreneur Stefan Heck, Nauto has spent the past several years developing what it calls a predictive safety platform – an AI system that looks several seconds ahead to anticipate risk before it occurs. [Read more…] about Interview with Nauto CEO Stefan Heck: ‘The key difference is foresight’

Micropolis and Dubai Police launch autonomous police patrol at Global Village

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Dubai Police and Micropolis, a developer of unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven security solutions, has announced the official deployment of the Autonomous Police Patrol at Dubai Global Village.

This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in Dubai Police’s ongoing strategy to integrate advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into public safety operations – positioning Dubai as a global leader in smart policing and urban security innovation.

The Autonomous Police Patrol is designed to enhance surveillance, monitoring, and rapid response capabilities in high-footfall public areas. [Read more…] about Micropolis and Dubai Police launch autonomous police patrol at Global Village

Global shifts in ADAS and autonomous vehicles reshaping competitive SoC suppliers landscape

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Global innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as well as autonomous vehicles are reshaping the competitive landscape for the suppliers of system-on-chips (SoCs).

The market is entering a fast-growth phase that will change supplier market shares among global suppliers, according to a new report by Counterpoint Research.

Mobileye, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Horizon Robotics and Huawei will emerge as the top five SoC suppliers for ADAS and autonomous vehicles with a combined share of over 78 percent by 2035, up from 69 percent in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Autonomous Vehicle SoCs Forecast, H1 2025. [Read more…] about Global shifts in ADAS and autonomous vehicles reshaping competitive SoC suppliers landscape

T2 emerges as Japan’s leading autonomous trucking contender

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Until recently, the name T2 drew little attention outside niche circles in Japan.

Yet over the past few months, the firm has quietly triggered a series of announcements that suggest it may become a key player in Japan’s push toward driverless highway logistics. For a company founded in 2022, its rapid positioning is striking.

We first flagged T2 in September 2025 when it partnered with Toray Industries to trial autonomous trucks on a 440-km petrochemical route. [Read more…] about T2 emerges as Japan’s leading autonomous trucking contender