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ABB prediction: ‘Eyes, hands, brains and mobility will define robotics beyond 2025’

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Building on 50 years of robotics experience, 2025 marks the beginning of a new era of AI application in industrial robotics, according to ABB.

The new age of generative AI-powered automation makes robots “more intelligent, mobile, accessible and versatile”, disrupting new and emerging sectors for robotics, says the industrial automation giant.

ABB Robotics, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, has also launched a brand film which unveils “new levels of versatilty for robots to do more tasks, in more places”. [Read more…] about ABB prediction: ‘Eyes, hands, brains and mobility will define robotics beyond 2025’

Improving Community Mobility Through Data-Driven Transportation Engineering

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In our rapidly changing world, the way we move around is evolving. Communities are no longer satisfied with outdated transit systems and congested roads.

Instead, cities and towns are turning to data-driven transportation engineering – a fresh, innovative approach that uses real information to make travel safer, faster, and more convenient for everyone.

This article explores how harnessing data can improve community mobility, offering practical insights and real-world examples. [Read more…] about Improving Community Mobility Through Data-Driven Transportation Engineering

May Mobility launches autonomous shuttle service at Toyota site

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May Mobility, an autonomous driving technology company, has launch a corporate autonomous vehicle service that will utilize the Toyota-manufactured e-Palette vehicle.

The mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) vehicle platform will be operated in Toyota’s Miyata factory, in Fukuoka, Japan. The full name of the site is the Toyota Motor Kyushu (TMK) Miyata factory.

The service uses a custom version of the e-Palette battery-electric vehicle and will provide an efficient and effective transit option for factory employees and guests. [Read more…] about May Mobility launches autonomous shuttle service at Toyota site

AutoFlight achieves ‘historic’ first eVTOL flight in Japan

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AutoFlight, a developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology, has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan.

On November 29, the company’s two-ton eVTOL aircraft completed its inaugural demonstration flight in Okayama Prefecture.

The historic eVTOL flight was conducted in collaboration with MASC, a Japanese non-profit organization dedicated to aerospace industry advancement.

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ZF opens new e-mobility manufacturing plant in China

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ZF has opened a new e-mobility plant, known as ZF Electric Mobility Systems, Shenyang.

As ZF’s third e-mobility plant in China, Shenyang plant gathers ZF’s advanced technology and innovative concepts, and will produce and sell advanced products such as electric axle drives for new energy vehicles, to provide more high-quality and high-efficiency e-mobility solutions for customers in China and the world.

The main products of the Shenyang plant are the electric axle drives for new energy vehicles. Its core components are based on ZF’s modular kit electric drive platform and cover both front and rear axles, including motors, power electronics and reducers. [Read more…] about ZF opens new e-mobility manufacturing plant in China

Lyft agrees new partnerships as it reveals it has ‘40 million’ autonomous vehicle passengers a year

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Lyft, the ride-hailing app provider which claims it is now “one of North America’s largest transportation networks”, has revealed plans for new “multiple autonomous vehicle partnerships” to connect the Lyft community with future autonomous vehicle rides in the Lyft app.

Lyft says the new agreements are its next step in delivering autonomous vehicle rides to millions of people. Lyft and Mobileye, a developer of self-driving tech and advanced driver assistance systems, plan to bring autonomous vehicles to the Lyft network.

Through this partnership, Lyft will make its scaled rideshare platform available to all vehicles with Mobileye’s self-driving technology. [Read more…] about Lyft agrees new partnerships as it reveals it has ‘40 million’ autonomous vehicle passengers a year

Starship and Bolt launch grocery deliveries by robot

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Starship Technologies, a provider of autonomous delivery services, and mobility app Bolt, are partnering to launch a new food delivery service. 

As the first rollout of the commercial partnership agreed between the two Estonian-founded tech giants last year, this collaboration in Tallinn, Estonia, is the first of its kind in Europe.

The combination of Starship’s cutting-edge robots and Bolt’s rapid expansion into delivery tech is set to shape the future of urban mobility across Europe.

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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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May Mobility launches Detroit autonomous vehicle pilot

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May Mobility, a developer of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, has launched its Detroit Automated Driving Systems (ADS) pilot in partnership with the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI) and the Michigan Mobility Collaborative (MMC).

The “Accessibili-D” service aims to improve the quality of life for Detroiters who live with disabilities or are age 62 and older.

The service will be available to select residents of Detroit starting Thursday, June 20, 2024 through 2026. [Read more…] about May Mobility launches Detroit autonomous vehicle pilot

Project 3 Mobility raises €100 million to develop autonomous driving ecosystem

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Project 3 Mobility, a Croatian company developing a new ecosystem of urban autonomous mobility, has closed its Series A investment round, growing the total amount raised from private investors to approximately €100 million.

In this significant investment round, Project 3 Mobility (P3) – a company developing its own autonomous electric vehicle, specialised infrastructure, and mobility service – gathered strong interest and support from leading global companies and investment funds. The investment is laying a solid foundation for the company’s future development and growth.

TASARU Mobility Investments (TASARU) – a company fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), one of the largest sovereign funds in the world – invested in Project 3 Mobility, making this their first investment in the next-generation technology sector and the first outside of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [Read more…] about Project 3 Mobility raises €100 million to develop autonomous driving ecosystem