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Top 10 best robotic vacuum cleaners: Smarts, features, and prices

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Robotic vacuum cleaners are becoming increasingly popular by providing home cleaning, combining intelligent navigation with automated efficiency.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast looking for the smartest options or a homeowner seeking convenience within a budget, there’s a robotic vacuum for you.

Here’s an overview of 10 leading models, their standout features, and their prices to help you make an informed decision. The order of the list is based on a blend of perceived market prominence, feature richness, technological advancement, and price positioning. [Read more…] about Top 10 best robotic vacuum cleaners: Smarts, features, and prices

Autonomous snow-clearing vehicles: Solutions for winter’s challenges

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Regardless of whether you believe in “global warming” or the various outlandish claims some environmentalists make, me personally, I’ve noticed that, over the course of my lifetime, the weather has become more and more crazy. 

I don’t think the mainstream news media covers the subject enough, preferring to cover the never-ending wars that repeatedly flare up here and there with the same kind of regularity that they did in biblical times.

Living in the UK, I’ve noticed that the north of England is often inundated with water because of unexpected and unprecedented flooding, or trashed by gale force winds that tear down fences and gates in the middle of the night, or snow that blankets entire towns and airports.

And yet, the news media – which is mostly based in the south, specifically London – appears to be oblivious to it all, preferring to keep their cameras on the dances of death by the current generation of warlords around the world. [Read more…] about Autonomous snow-clearing vehicles: Solutions for winter’s challenges

German government gives Mercedes-Benz green light to sell autonomous cars

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Mercedes-Benz has updated its conditionally automated driving system Drive Pilot and has now received the approval by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority.

Mercedes-Benz says that, with this milestone and green light from the government, it is “all set” for the upcoming sales release in early 2025 in Germany.

This update makes Drive Pilot the fastest certified system for conditionally automated driving (SAE‑Level 3) in a standard production vehicle. It’s optionally available on two luxury saloon car ranges – S-Class and EQS. [Read more…] about German government gives Mercedes-Benz green light to sell autonomous cars

Volvo begins autonomous truck operations for DHL in Texas

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Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) and DHL Supply Chain have taken a significant step towards transforming freight transportation with the launch of autonomous operations in the United States.

The operations will be enabled by the purpose-built, production-ready Volvo VNL Autonomous which is powered by the Aurora Driver. The start of operations marks a critical phase in validating the full ecosystem required for autonomous transport at scale.

At this stage, a safety driver will be present to monitor performance and ensure seamless integration into existing logistic networks. Freight will initially be hauled on two lanes, Dallas to Houston and Fort Worth to El Paso. [Read more…] about Volvo begins autonomous truck operations for DHL in Texas

Denso to buy shares in onsemi to strengthen ADAS partnership

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Denso and onsemi are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies.

For over 10 years, onsemi has been supplying Denso with the latest intelligent automotive sensors to enhance ADAS and AD performance.

These semiconductors have become increasingly vital in improving vehicle intelligence including connectivity, to help reduce traffic accident fatalities. [Read more…] about Denso to buy shares in onsemi to strengthen ADAS partnership

Autonomous vehicle accident: Who is at fault and how a car accident lawyer can help

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Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, have completely changed the way we think about transportation.

They are at the cutting edge of technological innovation and has the potential to reduce human error and increase road safety, but accidents involving AVs still happen, which begs the difficult question of who is at fault in a crash involving an AV.

The Complicated Fault System in AV Mishaps

The dynamics of AV accidents involve a multitude of factors, in contrast to traditional auto accidents where fault is usually attributed to one or more human drivers. [Read more…] about Autonomous vehicle accident: Who is at fault and how a car accident lawyer can help

Indy Autonomous Challenge returns to CES 2025

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The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), a yearly race to showcase the latest in autonomous racecar technology high-speed autonomy, is gearing up for a “monumental return” to CES 2025 with exciting new developments, including the introduction of multicar racing and the future of physical AI.

Set to take place on January 9, 2025 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from 2-4 PM PST, the Autonomous Challenge at CES 2025 will mark a significant milestone in the development of autonomous technologies, offering attendees a firsthand look at the evolution of AI in high-speed motorsport. [Read more…] about Indy Autonomous Challenge returns to CES 2025

Eurogate and partners unveil autonomous terminal tractor proof-of-concept at Wilhelmshaven terminal

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A freight consortium in Europe has unveiled a proof-of-concept project that they say showcases “the next phase” of automated operations in port environments – its autonomous terminal tractor, or ATT.

The consortium consists of Eurogate, one of Europe’s largest container terminal and logistics companies, Embotech, a provider of autonomous driving solutions, Mafi, a manufacturer of terminal tractors, and ICT Group a leading European provider of industrial technology solutions.

Early 2025 marks the start of a groundbreaking six-month project at Eurogate’s Wilhelmshaven Container Terminal. [Read more…] about Eurogate and partners unveil autonomous terminal tractor proof-of-concept at Wilhelmshaven terminal

General Motors to shut down autonomous car developer Cruise despite $10 billion spend

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General Motors is planning to close down Cruise, its autonomous vehicle technology development business, after the startup had racked up expenses of approximately $10 billion while generating revenues of only $500 million.

The way GM announced the closure on its website was that it plans to “realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritize development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles”.

GM will build on the progress of Super Cruise, the company’s hands-off, eyes-on driving feature, now offered on more than 20 GM vehicle models and currently logging over 10 million miles per month. [Read more…] about General Motors to shut down autonomous car developer Cruise despite $10 billion spend

Embotech receives $27 million in funding to expand its autonomous tow truck business

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Embotech, an innovator in autonomous driving solutions for industrial logistics, has received CHF23.5 million (approximately $27 million) in Series B funding to help the company scale its autonomous tow truck business.

The company calls its solutions “Automated Vehicle Marshalling” (AVM) and “Autonomous Terminal Tractor” (ATT). The plan is to expand in Europe initially, and then in the United States, Middle East, and Asia.

The funding round is led by Emerald Technology Ventures and Yttrium, with additional funds from BMW i Ventures, Nabtesco Technology Ventures, Sustainable Forward Capital Fund, RKK VC and existing investors.

Embotech, short for embedded optimization technologies, has already secured landmark multi-year rollout contracts for its AVM solution in finished vehicle logistics and its ATT solution for port and yard logistics applications. [Read more…] about Embotech receives $27 million in funding to expand its autonomous tow truck business