Autonomy

Additive Manufacturing Enables Mass-Produced Drones

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

To meet unprecedented demand, drone manufacturers are increasingly turning to additive manufacturing.

California Strengthens Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

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

Uber to Deploy Fleet of Rivian R2 Robotaxis

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO—Uber has formed a strategic partnership with Rivian aimed at accelerating both companies’ autonomous vehicle plans.

Drone Market Will Skyrocket in Next Decade

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK—The UAV market is projected to grow more than 16 percent annually over the next decade, according to a new report.

Tensor and Arm Partner on ‘Robocar’ Project

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

SAN JOSE, CA—Tensor Inc. has formed a multiyear strategic partnership with Arm Holdings plc to develop autonomous vehicle technology.

Autonomous Iron Ore Mine Receives Shingo Prize

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

LOGAN, UT—An iron ore mine in Brazil that uses state-of the-art autonomous vehicles is the recipient of the 2026 Shingo Prize.

Hesai Plans to Double Lidar Production

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

LAS VEGAS—Hesai Technology plans to increase its lidar production capacity.

Lucid, Nuro and Uber Unveil Autonomous Taxi

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

LAS VEGAS—Lucid, Nuro and Uber have unveiled their much-anticipated autonomous vehicle, which is based on Lucid’s Gravity SUV.

Suppliers Navigate Lidar Assembly Challenges

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Sensor technology is evolving to meet the needs of next-generation autonomous cars, trucks and tractors.

New Holland Unveils Autonomous Orchard Tractor

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

HANNOVER, Germany—New Holland has unveiled an autonomous tractor here that is designed to help orchard and vineyard owners address severe labor shortages.

HOLON Announces First U.S. Production Facility for Autonomous Electric Shuttles

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:38:54 -0400

JACKSONVILLE, FL— The 580,000-square-foot facility at Eastport Industrial Park will be the first autonomous vehicle manufacturing site in Florida.

Toyota Woven City Features Autonomous Vehicles

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

TOKYO—Toyota's Woven City in Susono, Japan, features next-generation mobility, such as battery-powered autonomous vehicles.

Acoustic Sensors May Improve Autonomous Vehicle Safety

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ILMENAU, Germany—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology have developed a vehicle that can "hear."

Waymo to Operate Robotaxis in New York City

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK—Waymo is expanding its autonomous taxi service to parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Wisk Partners with Signature Aviation to Advance Autonomous eVTOL Operations

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:06:15 -0400

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Wisk Aero, a pioneer in autonomous, all-electric eVTOL aircraft, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal network, to accelerate the development of infrastructure for autonomous Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

Lucid, Nuro and Uber Partner on Robotaxi Project

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO— Lucid, Nuro and Uber have formed a strategic partnership that will create a robotaxi ride-hailing system.

Zoox Opens California Factory to Assemble Robotaxis

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:02:00 -0400

HAYWARD, CA—Amazon subsidiary Zoox Inc. has opened a new assembly plant here to produce robotaxis.

Waymo Prepares to Ramp Up Production of Self-driving Taxis

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Waymo is partnering with automotive supplier Magna International to double its fleet of robotaxis over the next year.

Wire Plays Key Role in Autonomous Truck Project

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

KITZINGEN, Germany—Leoni AG recently developed a next-generation wiring harness for use in the ATLAS-L4 autonomous truck project.

NASA and Wisk Partner on Autonomous Flight Project

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

MOUNTAN VIEW, CA—NASA is launching a five-year project with Wisk Aero LLC to develop traffic management systems for air taxis and other types of advanced air mobility applications.

Waymo to Double the Size of its Autonomous Vehicle Fleet

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:03:00 -0400

MESA, AZ—Autonomous vehicle technology company Waymo plans to more than double its fleet of robotaxis over the next year.

New Federal Rules Aim to Spur Autonomous Vehicle Development

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new Automated Vehicle Framework aims to spur development of self-driving cars and trucks in the United States.

A Mobile Robot Safely Navigates Crowds

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a robot that can make its way through a crowd safely and without hesitation.

Toyota Maintains Top Automotive Spot in Annual U.S. Patent Ranking

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:04:00 -0400

ANN ARBOR, MI—For the 11th consecutive year, Toyota has secured more patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) than any other automotive company, according to the annual report by the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). Toyota also remains in the top 10 among all patent recipients with 2,428 U.S. patents in 2024.

Magna and Nvidia Partner on Next-Gen Autonomous Technology

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400

AURORA, ON—Magna International Inc. and Nvidia Inc. are partnering on an initiative to develop advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving technology.

Radar Start-Ups Drive ADAS and AV Technology

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

CAMBRIDGE, England—A variety of start-up companies are developing next-generation radar technology for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance system applications.

GM's Driver Assistance Technology Wins "Best Tech Award"

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:27:22 -0500

Since its debut, Super Cruise has been integrated into over 20 GM models, with customers logging hundreds of millions of hands-free driving miles.

Adhesives for Assembling Radar Sensors

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Adhesives are crucial for assembling the sensors in advanced driver assistance systems.

Anduril to Build Autonomous Vehicle Factory in Ohio

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

COLUMBUS—Anduril Industries Inc. plans to build a large factory here to mass-produce autonomous vehicles for defense applications.

Las Vegas Hosts World’s First Multi Car Autonomous Race

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

LAS VEGAS—University teams from around the world recently competed in a head-to-head race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the Indy Autonomous Challenge.