Articles by Austin Weber

Assembly line tools and production processes played an important behind-the-scenes role in the development of many of the most popular attractions at Disney theme parks.

HAYWARD, CA—A vertically integrated humanoid robot factory has opened here.

SACRAMENTO, CA—The California Department of Motor Vehicles has unveiled new regulations for operating autonomous vehicles in the state.

DETROIT—General Motors is doubling down on internal combustion engine (ICE) production at three U.S. facilities

BRUSSELS—As gasoline prices skyrocket due to the ongoing war in Iran, demand for electric vehicles is soaring in Europe.

MUNICH—A new report by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants claims that recent advances in AI and humanoids wlll enable manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage.

CAMBRIDGE, MA—Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology here have developed a wearable device that can control robotic movements.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland—Engineers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a new framework that makes it possible to teach robots new skills.

PARIS—A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute claims that AI technology will unlock new opportunities for manufacturers.

NORMAL, IL—Powerful storms that recently damaged a small part of Rivian Automotive Inc.’s flagship assembly plant here.