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European Space Agency to test animal brain autonomy for future space missions

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Opteran works with Airbus to show how nature can revolutionize space robotics

Opteran, which describes itself as ‘the natural intelligence company”, says that Airbus Defence and Space, with support from European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency, will test the Opteran Mind, its general purpose neuromorphic software, in Airbus space rovers.

Opteran believes nature offers a more efficient, robust solution for autonomy in space robotics which will enable new mission capabilities for future Mars missions and other space exploration projects.

Based on over a decade of research into animal and insect vision, navigation and decision-making, Opteran is conducting tests with Airbus at its Mars Yard to enable rovers to understand depth perception in the toughest off-world environments.

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Is Autonomy a Threat to Supercars?

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The notion that autonomy could be a threat to supercars has been around for some time now. The fear is that the emerging technology will change the way people use vehicles and, therefore, have a knock-on impact on the biggest brands in the space, like Ferrari and Lamborghini.

But whether this risk is existential remains to be seen. While autonomy is likely to affect the car industry in numerous ways, it is unclear if its effect will be moderate, large, or small. [Read more…] about Is Autonomy a Threat to Supercars?

The future of industrial mobility and autonomy, according to Cyngn

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In this article, Cyngn – a specialist developer and installer of autonomous mobile robot fleets and systems – explores how industrial mobility advancements are transforming operations, boosting efficiency, safety, and scalability across industries.

The industrial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of digital technologies. One of the key drivers of this shift is industrial mobility, a concept that is changing how factories and manufacturing processes operate.

At its core, industrial mobility involves the use of advanced technology to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enable greater autonomy on the factory floor.

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Xponential event expects ‘elevated global presence in autonomous and robotics industry’

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Xponential – or XPONENTIAL, as the organizers prefer it – the technology event for autonomy, is poised to further solidify its standing as the premier global gathering of industry leaders from April 22-25, 2024 in San Diego.

XPONENTIAL organizers, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), are forecasting an increase in attendance from outside the US compared to the 2023 show, which also saw a significant boost in international participation (a 65 percent increase over 2022).

This multi-year trend highlights the growing global appeal of XPONENTIAL as a must-attend event for industry professionals worldwide. Addressing the urgent need for cross-collaboration among leaders in different sectors and countries is essential for establishing the systems and standards for an autonomous future. [Read more…] about Xponential event expects ‘elevated global presence in autonomous and robotics industry’

Arm and Nuro partner to develop autonomous vehicles at commercial scale

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Arm Holdings, a semiconductor design and software platform company, and Nuro, a developer of autonomous vehicles, have agreed a multi-year collaboration to drive a scalable approach to the commercialization of autonomous vehicles with AI built into their foundations.

As part of this partnership, Nuro is leveraging ​the​​​ leading-edge ​​​Arm ​Automotive Enhanced (AE) technology to develop the next generation Nuro Driver.

The Nuro Driver is Nuro’s core technology, an integrated autonomous driving system consisting of state-of-the-art, AI-first software and custom-built sense and compute hardware. [Read more…] about Arm and Nuro partner to develop autonomous vehicles at commercial scale

Nauticus Robotics raises $12 million in new investment

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Nauticus Robotics, a developer of subsea robots and software, has raised an additional $12 million as part of a second tranche of investment.

The new investment will expedite certification of Nauticus’ flagship robot, the Aquanaut, which facilitates the transformation of tethered ROV (remotely operated vehicle) operations to fully autonomous operations.

It is expected to perform numerous tasks in water depths ranging from 200 to 2,000+ meters during February in preparation for an inaugural job inspecting a deep-water production facility of a major oil and gas company in the Gulf of Mexico. [Read more…] about Nauticus Robotics raises $12 million in new investment

The Future is Now: Porsche’s Journey into Autonomous Vehicle Technology

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Revolutionizing the Drive Experience

Owning or leasing a Porsche has always meant being able to experience the ultimate in performance and luxury vehicles. Porsche is currently leading this thrilling adventure into a brand-new frontier: the field of autonomous car technology.

This enormous advancement fundamentally redefines what “a marriage between the exquisite allure of luxury with the cutting edge of automated technology” means. It’s not just another highlight in their collection.

We get the impression from the journey with Porsche that their objective is to redesign technology rather than just ride the next trend. The end product will be an encounter that preserves what makes a Porsche so unique. [Read more…] about The Future is Now: Porsche’s Journey into Autonomous Vehicle Technology

Starship Technologies now offering autonomous robot delivery on 50 US college campuses

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Starship Technologies, which claims to be the world’s leading provider of autonomous delivery services, says it is now offering its service to 50 college campuses across the US.

This includes several new schools launching services, including Wichita State University, Boise State University and The University of New Orleans.

Starship’s fleet of more than 2,000 robots provides deliveries in half of the US states as well as locations around the globe and more than 1.1 million students in the US have access to the service. [Read more…] about Starship Technologies now offering autonomous robot delivery on 50 US college campuses

Autonomous electric truck startup Fernride raises $31 million in Series A funding

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Fernride, a German autonomous, electric trucking company, has secured $31 million in Series A funding to accelerate the transition towards automated and sustainable logistics by creating the world’s leading human-machine collaboration technology.

Fernride’s unique approach has already convinced leading industry players such as Volkswagen, DB Schenker, BSH, and HHLA. The company has integrated automated trucks into the productive operations of these enterprises over the past 12 months.

The latest funding will be used to scale Fernride’s operations with existing and new customers globally and boost the technological development of their unique approach to human-assisted autonomy. [Read more…] about Autonomous electric truck startup Fernride raises $31 million in Series A funding

CNH Industrial adds new automation and autonomy solutions to agtech portfolio

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CNH Industrial debuted its latest automation and autonomy solutions at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at the start of this year.

New Driverless Tillage and Driver Assist Harvest solutions from Raven, and Baler Automation from Case IH and New Holland, deliver automation and autonomous equipment enhancements.

They all help solve farming’s biggest challenges: to increase productivity and to do more with less resources, more sustainably. These latest technology developments form part of our agtech roadmap. [Read more…] about CNH Industrial adds new automation and autonomy solutions to agtech portfolio