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Nissan and partners to run autonomous mobility pilot in Yokohama

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Nissan Motor will begin testing an autonomous mobility service in Yokohama later this year in partnership with Boldly, Premier Aid, and Keikyu.

The pilot program is scheduled to run from November 27, 2025 through January 30, 2026 across several central districts, including Minato Mirai, Sakuragi-cho, Kannai, and Chinatown. A fleet of five Nissan Serena-based autonomous vehicles will operate along a route with 26 boarding and drop-off points.

The project is being carried out in collaboration with the City of Yokohama and will be supported by a remote monitoring control center, known as “PLOT48,” located in the Minato Mirai area. [Read more…] about Nissan and partners to run autonomous mobility pilot in Yokohama

Einride operates ‘first ever’ fully autonomous heavy-duty truck on a public road in Belgium

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Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric and autonomous solutions for road freight, has for the first time operated a fully autonomous heavy-duty vehicle on a public road in Belgium.

This safety-validated demonstration, achieved at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, was permitted under the Belgian regulatory framework and it showcases how Belgium – and Europe – can take the lead in advancing autonomous freight technology.

Johan Klaps, chairman of the board of directors Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Antwerp port alderman: “Antwerp is more than a logistical hub: it is also a place where the mobility of tomorrow is tested and concretized. [Read more…] about Einride operates ‘first ever’ fully autonomous heavy-duty truck on a public road in Belgium

Aurora and McLeod launch ‘first’ transportation management system integration for autonomous trucks

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Aurora, a developer of self-driving trucks, and McLeod Software, a provider of transportation management solutions, have agreed a strategic partnership to create “the industry’s first Transportation Management System (TMS) for autonomous trucks”.

The collaboration lays the foundation for a “superior user experience” for mutual customers utilizing Aurora’s autonomous trucks, which, the companies say, will help increase industry adoption of self-driving trucking technology.

Self-driving trucks are designed to move freight safely, more efficiently, and around the clock, enabling carriers to significantly increase asset utilization and revenue. [Read more…] about Aurora and McLeod launch ‘first’ transportation management system integration for autonomous trucks

International Motors launches autonomous fleet trials in partnership with PlusAI

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International Motors has launched customer fleet trials using second-generation autonomous vehicles, marking a significant step forward in the company’s autonomous program.

In partnership with PlusAI, International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway “tractor” – by which, we believe, it means “truck” (because that’s what the picture shows) – along the Interstate-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas with select fleet operators.

The fleet trials will be managed from International’s autonomous hub in San Antonio, ensuring close collaboration with customers and a deeper understanding of real-world applications. [Read more…] about International Motors launches autonomous fleet trials in partnership with PlusAI

Samsung signs strategic partnership with OpenAI to expand global AI infrastructure

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Samsung and OpenAI have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on global AI infrastructure projects, the companies recently announced in Seoul.

The agreement brings together multiple Samsung business units – Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDS, Samsung C&T, and Samsung Heavy Industries – to work with OpenAI across semiconductors, data centers, shipbuilding, cloud services, and maritime technologies.

Executives attending the signing included Young Hyun Jun, vice chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics; Sung-an Choi, vice chairman and CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries; Sechul Oh, president and CEO of Samsung C&T; and Junehee Lee, president and CEO of Samsung SDS. [Read more…] about Samsung signs strategic partnership with OpenAI to expand global AI infrastructure

Fujitsu expands partnership with Nvidia to build ‘full-stack AI infrastructure’

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Fujitsu has expanded its collaboration with Nvidia to jointly develop full-stack AI infrastructure designed to accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence across multiple industries.

The partnership will focus on creating an AI agent platform tailored for sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and robotics, alongside high-performance computing systems that integrate Fujitsu’s Fujitsu-Monaka CPUs with Nvidia GPUs using NVLink Fusion.

According to the companies, this combination is intended to enable self-evolving AI systems that continuously learn and adapt, providing enterprises with industry-specific automation tools. [Read more…] about Fujitsu expands partnership with Nvidia to build ‘full-stack AI infrastructure’

Horizon Robotics raises more than $800 million and opens office in Europe

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Horizon Robotics, a provider of technology for autonomous vehicles, has raised approximately $800 million by issuing new shares – or what’s called a “top-up placement” in investment jargon – on the Hong Kong stock exchange, according to Reuters.

The company also announced the official establishment of its European headquarters – in Munich, Germany – describing it as a “strategic milestone” that strengthens its global expansion and localized operations, enabling Horizon Robotics to deliver safer, more comfortable, and more convenient mobility experiences for drivers and passengers worldwide.

Building on its collaborations with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, Horizon Robotics showcased its flagship full-scenario urban-NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) solution, HSD (Horizon SuperDrive), at the event. [Read more…] about Horizon Robotics raises more than $800 million and opens office in Europe

Linux Foundation launches Newton with Disney, DeepMind and Nvidia to advance robotics AI

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The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source code, has launched Newton, an open source, GPU-accelerated, extensible physics engine that enables faster, more scalable simulations to lower the barrier to robotics research.

Co-developed by Disney Research, Google DeepMind, and Nvidia, Newton was designed and built by and for robotics developers to tackle the modern-day challenges of building generalist robots.

Built on Nvidia Warp and OpenUSD, Newton delivers GPU‑accelerated simulation with a flexible, extensible architecture that supports multiple physics solvers. [Read more…] about Linux Foundation launches Newton with Disney, DeepMind and Nvidia to advance robotics AI

SwarmFarm Robotics raises $30 million to scale farm-bot fleet and expand into North America

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Australian agtech company SwarmFarm Robotics has secured $30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the rollout of its autonomous “SwarmBots” and expand operations into North America, according to Business News Australia.

The round was led by European investor Edaphon, with participation from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), QIC and Artesian Capital. The CEFC contributed $7 million through its Powering Australia Technology Fund.

Founded by farmers Andrew and Jocie Bate, SwarmFarm develops lightweight, self-driving robots designed to reduce machinery costs and environmental impacts. Rather than competing in the race for ever-larger tractors and harvesters, the company builds small, simple autonomous machines that can operate together in fleets. [Read more…] about SwarmFarm Robotics raises $30 million to scale farm-bot fleet and expand into North America

Einride raises $100 million to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations

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Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous solutions for road freight, has raised approximately $100 million in funding from a mix of existing and new investors.

The capital will power Einride’s next phase of growth as it scales the deployment of its autonomous freight solutions, deepens technology development, and continues its expansion with customers.

Investors include EQT Ventures, one of Einride’s largest shareholders; a global asset management company based on the West Coast of the United States; as well as a strategic investment from IonQ, the leading quantum company, alongside other investors and shareholders. [Read more…] about Einride raises $100 million to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations