After coronavirus shutdown, self-driving cars on Lyft will pick up passengers again You can order a self-driving car on Lyft again. The company paused its autonomous taxi program, which only operates in Las Vegas, in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Starting Thursday, the fleet will be picking up passengers again. Before the shutdown, robotaxis on Lyft had completed more than 100,000 autonomous trips. The sensor- and camera-loaded BMWs have a new logo and branding. That’s because earlier this year, Aptiv and Hyundai Motor Group launched an autonomous driving joint venture called Motional. You May Also Like Everything else is pretty much the same as it's been since 2018 when the program started, but now there are COVID-19 safety measures in effect. The Lyft-Motional cars all have a safety driver, so there's now a partition between the front and back seats, everyone has to wear a mask at all times, and the cars will be cleaned between rides, after driver shifts, and at the end of each day. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Ford's Argo AI partnership for its autonomous program, which does not yet offer rides to the public, also started testing its newest vehicles this week. It's been back on the road since May with its previous iteration of third-gen hybrids. Topics Self-Driving Cars COVID-19 lyft Sasha is a news writer at Mashable's San Francisco office. She's an SF native who went to UC Davis and later received her master's from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. She's been reporting out of her hometown over the years at Bay City News (news wire), SFGate (the San Francisco Chronicle website), and even made it out of California to write for the Chicago Tribune. She's been described as a bookworm and
Jul 3, 2026 · via mashable.com
From：Internet Info Agency 2026-07-03 21:47:00 General Motors has introduced the Connected Headliner Module (CHM), integrating 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, GNSS, and a processor to replace traditional shark-fin antennas and TCU architectures. This innovation reduces wiring harnesses and connectors, enhances wireless communication performance, and supports software-defined vehicles, OTA updates, and advanced driver assistance features. Teletrac Navman has launched its Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS), which automatically collects braking data by connecting to a vehicle’s EBS system, generates reports to meet UK DVSA regulatory requirements, and enables predictive maintenance—reducing manual inspections and vehicle downtime. Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a steering wheel tray that can be mounted onto the steering wheel via an attachment mechanism and folded down with the wheel to create a temporary workspace or dining surface. Ford emphasized that filing this patent does not guarantee future production. Aptiv has unveiled the industry’s first vision-only Advanced Occupant Classification System, using in-cabin cameras and AI algorithms to identify occupant status—replacing conventional seat pressure sensors. The system enables intelligent airbag control and supports over 15 functions including driver monitoring and gesture recognition, while reducing BOM costs by approximately 40%. Seoul Semiconductor announced that its HV opto-semiconductor technology is now in mass production with four leading global automakers and will expand to ten vehicle models within the year. The technology employs a single-chip high-voltage driving solution, reducing component count, power consumption, and drive costs while simplifying overall vehicle E/E architecture design. General Motors has filed a patent for an airbag with variable deployment modes that adapts its inflation pattern based on occupant size, posture, and seat position. It supports multi-position and multi-directional deployment and allows dynamic adjustment of airbag shape, pressure, and inflation zones. Ottawa Infotainment has introduced the Tucker Safety Package, integrating digital alerts, distraction prevention, automatic egress,
Jul 3, 2026 · via english.news18a.com
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., chief executive officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, told the JTA Board of Directors Friday that he will resign effective Jan. 8, 2027, concluding more than 13 years with the agency. Ford, a nationally recognized transportation leader, said he plans to continue working on innovative mobility solutions but did not announce specific plans. Recommended Videos “The JTA is operationally strong and well-positioned for the future,” Ford said. “I have full confidence in the leadership team’s ability to continue advancing our mission. It has been the greatest professional honor of my career to serve this organization, this city, and this region.” The JTA Board’s next scheduled meeting is July 29. Board Chair Aundra Wallace said the board plans to discuss next steps for the CEO position at that meeting. Mayor Donna Deegan praised Ford’s tenure, saying his leadership helped make the authority a model for innovation and a catalyst for economic growth. “Nat has been a dedicated partner to the City of Jacksonville, and his vision and collaborative spirit helped move our community forward in meaningful ways,” she said. Under Ford’s leadership, the JTA said, the agency reached several milestones that helped raise Jacksonville’s national profile in public transportation, including: - developing the First Coast Flyer bus rapid transit system, the largest BRT network in the southeastern United States; - constructing the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center, an award-winning multimodal mobility hub; - winning more than $400 million in federal discretionary grants and supporting a local option gas tax extension that generated $1 billion for regional infrastructure; - completing JTAMobilityWorks, a 27-project road-building and complete streets initiative, two years ahead of schedule; - implementing the Route Optimization Initiative, the first complete redesign of JTA’s transit system in 34 years; - expanding JTA’s regional footprint across
Jul 3, 2026 · via news4jax.com
Media speculation that potentially incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham could slow the UK’s progress on autonomous vehicles should not be interpreted as opposition to the technology itself, but rather as a shift in how its deployment would be assessed. An article in the Financial Times suggested that a Burnham government would take a more interventionist approach to technology policy indicate that autonomous vehicles would remain part of the UK’s transport future, although their introduction could be subject to broader economic and social tests alongside the existing focus on safety and innovation. The current Government has consistently presented self-driving technology as a major opportunity to boost economic growth, attract inward investment and position the UK as a global leader following the passage of the Automated Vehicles Act. A Burnham government appears more likely to ask not only whether the technology works, but who stands to benefit from it. From a highways perspective, that would represent a shift in the policy conversation rather than a rejection of autonomous vehicles themselves. It suggests future governments might judge autonomous mobility not only by whether it works technically and safely, but also by whether it delivers wider economic and social benefits. The report says that this could result in a more measured rollout of commercial autonomous services, with greater consultation before large-scale deployment of applications such as robotaxis or autonomous freight operations. The FT adds that employment is also likely to feature more prominently in policy discussions. Professional drivers, particularly those working in the taxi and private hire sectors, could become a greater focus, with measures such as retraining programmes or phased deployment helping to manage the transition as automation becomes more widespread. The approach would be consistent with policies seen elsewhere in Europe, where automation strategies are often developed alongside labour market and skills
Jul 3, 2026 · via highways-news.com
Hyundai Motor to invest 42 tln won in southeast to develop mobility, physical AI By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will invest 42 trillion won (US$27.3 billion) over the next decade to establish next-generation mobility and physical artificial intelligence (AI) hubs in South Korea's southeastern region. Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chairman Jang Jae-hoon unveiled the investment roadmap during a public briefing presided over by President Lee Jae Myung in the southeastern city of Jinju, as part of the government's mega project centered on semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centers. The investment is intended to transform the Gyeongsang region, also known as Yeongnam and home to the group's main manufacturing operations, into a hub for autonomous vehicles, AI-powered manufacturing and future aerospace technologies. "By making additional investments in new growth businesses in the Yeongnam region, the birthplace of Hyundai Motor Group, we will foster it into a key hub for future advanced industries and contribute to strengthening South Korea's industrial competitiveness," Jang said. Under the plan, Hyundai Motor Group will turn its Ulsan production complex into a hub for next-generation mobility by deploying AI-powered manufacturing systems at its new electric vehicle plant, which is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter. The company is also accelerating the development of AI-powered autonomous vehicles, advancing the technology toward Level 4 autonomous driving and beyond to enable robotaxi-level self-driving capabilities. The group's hydrogen fuel cell plant in Ulsan will support the production of hydrogen-powered mobility solutions and renewable energy systems. Hyundai Motor Group also plans to strengthen its automotive supply chain across the region. By 2030, it will establish a battery system assembly line at Hyundai Mobis' Ulsan plant, a motor and controller production line at Hyundai Mobis' Daegu facility, and an electric vehicle
Jul 3, 2026 · via en.yna.co.kr
Tesla launches Robotaxi operations in Miami amid growing competition Tesla Inc. (TSLA) expanded its robotaxi service to Miami on Friday, extending its autonomous ride-hailing operations. The move comes as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk increasingly emphasizes artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous transportation as key drivers of Tesla's future, alongside its electric vehicle business. "Robotaxi now available in Miami," Tesla's official robotaxi account said in a post on X. https://twitter.com/robotaxi/status/2073030246161367153 Tesla expands Robotaxi footprint The Miami launch marks Tesla's latest step in broadening access to its robotaxi platform, which relies on the company's self-driving software. Tesla launched its unsupervised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June and later announced plans to expand the offering to Dallas and Houston. The company has recently rolled out services in those cities as it seeks to increase adoption of its autonomous driving technology. The expansion reflects Tesla's broader effort to commercialize self-driving transportation and build new revenue streams tied to artificial intelligence and robotics. Musk said in May that he expects fully self-driving vehicles operating without human safety monitors to become more common across the United States later this year. Competition intensifies in Robotaxi market Tesla's latest expansion comes as competition in the autonomous ride-hailing sector continues to intensify. Companies, including Alphabet's Waymo and Amazon's Zoox, have accelerated their own expansion efforts as the market for autonomous transportation develops. While Tesla has expanded into additional cities, the scale of its robotaxi operations remains relatively limited compared with some rivals. According to registration information submitted to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles under new state reporting requirements that took effect in May, Tesla currently operates 42 robotaxis in Texas. The disclosure provides the clearest picture yet of the size of Tesla's autonomous fleet in the state, where the company launched its robotaxi service in Austin last
Jul 3, 2026 · via tradingview.com
Exclusive 36kr | Li Auto Overhauls Organizational Structure: Cutting Out Middle Layers, Vehicle and Smart Driving Product Teams Return to R&D System Image source: Visual China Text by | Xiao Man Editor | Li Qin, Yang Xuan After Li Xiang set the goal of "returning to the entrepreneurial state" last year, Li Auto was still streamlining its organization and processes. 36Kr Auto has learned from multiple informed sources that Li Auto is about to conduct a new round of organizational structure adjustment around the product decision - making process. It plans to split some key functions of the product department and integrate them into the R & D department. In terms of group relationships, the product department of Li Auto is led by Fan Haoyu and includes electric vehicle body, spatial intelligence, autonomous driving terminal products, interaction design, platform operation, App and official website, etc. People familiar with the adjustment trend told 36Kr Auto that the current adjustment mainly targets the core product definition teams such as electric vehicle body and autonomous driving. Specifically, it has been confirmed that the electric vehicle body definition team of the product department will be split and integrated into the vehicle R & D department led by Liu Liguo; the autonomous driving terminal product team will be merged into the base model R & D team led by Zhan Kun. "Maybe some product personnel related to user experience will also join Liu Jie's product line," said an informed source. People close to Li Auto's senior management analyzed to 36Kr that the decision - making process for vehicle product definition has been cumbersome and criticized within Li Auto for a long time. The core reason is that three core departments are involved in product decision - making: the product line department led by Liu Jie
Jul 3, 2026 · via eu.36kr.com
Back in April, Reuters reported that Anthropic was toying with the idea of producing its own AI chips as a means of responding to chip shortages. Now, it would appear that the company is getting serious about this idea. On Thursday, The Information reported that Anthropic was in contact with Samsung to explore a collaboration around the pending chip. However, Anthropic hasn’t yet decided what the chip will be used for, how it will fit into the server, or how powerful it will be, according to the report. When reached for comment, Anthropic told TechCrunch that a diversified hardware stack that includes chips from Google, Amazon, and Nvidia will continue to be pivotal to its compute strategy. On the topic of a potential Samsung partnership, the company said it had nothing further to add. A number of AI companies have sought to develop custom chips — both as a way to create unique hardware for specific compute tasks and to gain a certain amount of independence from Nvidia, which continues to be the undisputed leader of the chip industry. Anthropic’s announcement may also be a response to one made last week by its key competitor, OpenAI, which has teamed up with Broadcom to announce its own custom-built inference processor, dubbed “Jalapeño.” OpenAI says that the chip is more efficient, demonstrating better performance-per-watt, than other competitor chips. Amazon and Google both offer custom-built TPUs as part of their cloud offering. Samsung is already embedded in the AI industry, and acts as a major partner of Nvidia, producing chips that the company needs to train or run its AI models. In turn, Samsung uses Nvidia’s software to manufacture its chips. The duo are working on an AI chip factory in South Korea. Samsung has also discussed partnering with Google on its chip-making
Jul 3, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Seattle-based Overland AI has landed a U.S. Marine Corps contract to produce autonomous ground vehicles, a milestone the defense-tech startup says makes it the first ground autonomy company to serve as the prime contractor on a military production deal. The nearly $20 million agreement — $19.7 million, according to the Department of War — calls for Overland to deliver more than a dozen autonomous ground vehicles, along with the software that runs them. Initial deliveries are expected to begin sometime in early 2027. The agreement was announced June 29. The vehicles will work with a Marine Corps system that shoots down enemy drones. Overland’s vehicles will initially handle resupply for those crews rather than replace any existing vehicles, co-founder and CEO Byron Boots said in a media briefing, as reported by trade publications DefenseScoop and Defense One. Boots is a University of Washington machine-learning professor who leads the school’s Robot Learning Laboratory and is the Amazon Professor of Machine Learning at the UW’s Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. He co-founded Overland in 2022 with Stephanie Bonk, the company’s president, spinning it out of the UW. The company’s technology is designed to let military vehicles drive themselves across rough, off-road terrain in places where GPS isn’t available. Overland has grown to more than 100 employees and raised over $140 million in venture funding, including a $100 million round in February led by the venture firm 8VC. It opened a 22,000-square-foot production facility in Seattle last year, and ranks No. 9 on the GeekWire 200, our index of the top privately held Pacific Northwest tech companies. The company isn’t alone in chasing military ground autonomy. One of its rivals, Maryland-based Forterra, won a larger, $92 million Marine Corps production deal earlier in June — but as the autonomy supplier under
Jul 3, 2026 · via geekwire.com
NHTSA Plans on Removing Brake Pedals The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is officially planning to update the United States’ Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) so that select vehicles will no longer require brake pedals. This is part of the Transportation Department’s most recent effort to help deregulate automobiles in a way that could benefit autonomous vehicles. Frankly, the federal government has been extremely accommodating ever since the industry first started testing self-driving cars. Most of the early guidance for autonomous vehicles was pretty open ended, with only the FMVSS requirements standing in the way of what could be used on public roads. However, the industry has been pressuring regulators to ease up so they can produce more AVs without human controls. Officially, the government wants to modify FMVSS No. 135 — which pertains to the braking systems equipped to light vehicles. “We are at the cusp of the greatest technological revolution in vehicle technology since the innovation of the Model T,” stated NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison. “If we want America to lead the way, we have to reimagine our regulatory framework. That’s why under Secretary Sean Duffy’s AV Framework, NHTSA is tearing down pointless barriers to innovative designs while strengthening the fundamental safety requirements that matter and holding AV developers accountable for safe performance. This approach will ultimately reduce roadway crashes, prevent fatalities, and increase mobility.” This has been the corporate line for well over a decade now. The claim is that pivoting the world to self-driving vehicles will ultimately save countless lives. However, much like the claim that electric vehicle ownership would somehow save the environment, the public remains unconvinced. In fact, protesting self-driving test vehicles has become increasingly popular in regions where some of these companies have been operating on public roads. Drivers have likewise
Jul 3, 2026 · via thetruthaboutcars.com
The company also outlined a blueprint to cultivate the area as a global hub for advanced industries, focusing on future core component clusters, AI-driven manufacturing innovations, aerospace, and energy infrastructure. On July 3, Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with government agencies and local governments from Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam during the 'National Report Meeting on Advanced Industry Development in Yeongnam.' The investment will be directed toward establishing Yeongnam as a key center for AI-based future manufacturing and advanced mobility industries. The group plans to build an AI manufacturing hub, create future core component clusters, establish AI-based smart factories, and focus on the future aerospace and energy sectors. Ulsan will be transformed into a core base for AI-driven future mobility. Hyundai plans to establish the AI manufacturing hub around its electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ulsan, which is set to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year, and will advance the development of AI-based autonomous vehicle technology with Level 4 capabilities or higher. In the hydrogen sector, Hyundai will establish a hydrogen fuel cell plant in Ulsan to produce next-generation hydrogen fuel cells and polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, which the group aims to develop as key export items. The production bases for essential electrification components will also be concentrated in the Yeongnam region. By 2030, Hyundai Mobis will set up a battery system assembly line in Ulsan, a motor and controller production line in Daegu, and a thermal management system production line for electric vehicles in Changwon, Gyeongnam. Investment in the future aerospace sector will also be expanded. Hyundai will collaborate with the U.S. advanced air mobility (AAM) company Supernal to jointly develop next-generation aircraft in the Yeongnam region and will work on domestic production of key space technologies, including rocket engines
Jul 3, 2026 · via ajupress.com
Automotive Digital Mapping Market Summary Services are expanding at a CAGR of 15.1% as fleet operators and ride-hail platforms demand real-time map update subscriptions. ADAS applications represent the fastest-growing segment in the automotive digital mapping market at roughly 14.8% CAGR, driven by Euro NCAP and NHTSA mandates.— Arti Dhapte NY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- The automotive digital mapping market reached an estimated USD 9.20 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 10.45 billion in 2026 to USD 32.95 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate of 13.6% over the forecast period. Automotive Digital Mapping Market Overview The automotive digital mapping market trends encompasses the development, distribution, and maintenance of digital map data specifically engineered for automotive applications. Unlike traditional GPS-based navigation systems, modern automotive digital maps integrate high-definition (HD) and real-time contextual data such as road geometry, lane-level detail, traffic signs, dynamic speed limits, and real-time traffic flow. These enriched datasets serve as the foundational intelligence layer for next-generation vehicle platforms, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving systems, and connected mobility services . Digital maps provide vehicles with a structured digital replica of the external driving environment, essential for both driver decision-making and automated control logic. The market is experiencing robust growth driven by the convergence of autonomous vehicle development, ADAS regulatory mandates, and the proliferation of connected vehicle ecosystems. The global autonomous vehicle market is projected to reach USD 65 billion, with over 1.6 million autonomous vehicles expected on roads, necessitating precise mapping solutions for effective operation . The European Union's Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 on automated driving systems mandates the integration of high-definition mapping and real-time data processing for autonomous vehicles, compelling manufacturers to ensure compliance for market access . Approximately 70% of new vehicles are now equipped
Jul 3, 2026 · via tech.einnews.com
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Waymo is laying the legal groundwork for its next phase of international expansion, with new corporate registrations in Spain and France adding to a growing European footprint that began taking shape just weeks ago. Public corporate records show the Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company has registered ‘Waymo Iberia SL’ in Spain and ‘Waymo France’ in Paris, following the creation of ‘Waymo Germany GmbH’ in June. The coordinated filings, first spotted by X user ‘RoadToAutonomy,’ suggest Waymo has started preparing for future operations across southern European countries. The latest moves come as Waymo continues to expand beyond the United States for the first time, following its previously announced plans for Tokyo and London. Waymo Registers Iberian Entity Official filings from Spain’s Registro Mercantil show ‘Waymo Iberia SL’ was incorporated through a notarial deed signed in Madrid on June 9, with the company entering the commercial registry on June 11. The entity carries the name “Iberia” rather than Spain, indicating it could ultimately oversee operations across both Spain and Portugal. No public details have yet emerged regarding its management, registered address or corporate purpose. Creating a dedicated legal entity is typically one of the earliest steps before establishing testing programmes, hiring local staff or launching commercial services. The timing is notable given Portugal’s new autonomous vehicle legislation. Beginning this month, Portugal’s Decreto-Lei n.º 113/2026 officially allows licensed autonomous vehicle testing on public roads for the first time under a dedicated legal framework. Previously, testing opportunities in the country were far more limited. France Registry Corporate records also show ‘Waymo France’ was registered in Paris on June 23 as a société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) with €100,000 in share capital. The company is headquartered at 95 Rue La Boétie in the 8th arrondissement. Unlike the Spanish filing, the French registration clearly outlines its intended
Jul 3, 2026 · via eletric-vehicles.com
Vehicle Tech Week Europe 2026 has come to a close at Messe Stuttgart, bringing together companies and technologies shaping the future of vehicle development across testing, autonomy, interiors, and mobility The event ran from 23-25 June and united three of the industry’s most established technology exhibitions under one platform: Automotive Testing Expo Europe, Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe and Automotive Interiors Expo Europe. The event created an environment for senior OEMs, Tier 1s, suppliers, engineers, designers, software developers, validation specialists, policymakers, researchers, and technology leaders to come together, source solutions, strengthen relationships, and advance critical conversations. Audience indicators reflected a shift toward senior, high-intent engagement across the week: - Automotive Testing Expo Europe delivered a 143% year-on-year increase in VIP attendance, and Automotive Interiors Expo Europe delivered a 54% year-on-year increase in VIP attendance. - Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo Europe maintained a strong senior/VIP audience, with VIP attendance up 16% on both day one and day two year on year, alongside its specialist conference audience of delegates, speakers, moderators, OEMs, regulators and technology innovators. Jason Sullivan, group portfolio director, Vehicle Tech Week Europe, said, “Vehicle Tech Week Europe has been designed around a simple reality: vehicle development no longer happens in silos. Testing, autonomy, interiors, software, electronics and user experience are now deeply connected, and the industry needs a place where those communities can come together, compare ideas and make progress. “At a challenging moment for automotive, it has been incredibly encouraging to see the industry show up in Stuttgart with such focus and intent. The quality of OEM, VIP and senior-level engagement across the week demonstrates the continued importance of Vehicle Tech Week as a platform for practical innovation, commercial collaboration and the conversations that move future mobility from concept to deployment.” Julia Grab, chief strategist and planner, European
Jul 3, 2026 · via engineerlive.com
I can’t tell the exact tipping point from realistic excitement over a new technology, to hype, to aww-come-on — but I’m pretty sure when a sandwich shop with Danny DeVito as its public face talks about AI in its IPO documents, we must be getting close. So it is with Jersey Mike’s. Because of investor thirst for all things AI these days, I understand why tech companies feel the need to sprinkle AI dust all over their pitches. This is as true for non-AI startups raising venture capital as it is for Bending Spoons’ public debut, a company in the business of buying aging, “not-AI” tech companies to rehabilitate. Just for kicks, I took a look at Jersey Mike’s IPO documents to see how far this compulsion may go. Surely a sandwich shop would have no need to mention AI in its S-1. But lo and behold! The term artificial intelligence and its acronym “AI” were mentioned 22 times. In this case, the company can’t claim to be selling AI software. It sells submarine sandwiches. AI products are what investors are really hungering for (terrible pun intended). Still, it found a way to mention AI in its investor-risk warnings. That may be even more funny. It doesn’t explain what it’s using AI for that could be dangerous to investors, beyond a hand-wave of a phrase, “We are beginning to use AI Technologies in our business.” In all fairness, as a company that operates franchisees, it does rely on software (mentioned 52 times) and data (112 mentions), as all businesses do. Its AI risk warning was boilerplate copy, perhaps even necessary, as such disasters have already happened to other food businesses, like the half-baked AI inventory tool that Starbucks rolled out, which couldn’t count and was recently scrapped. Still, I’m going
Jul 3, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Imenco Future Technologies Invests in Frontier Robotics Imenco Future Technologies, a leader in remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology, announced it has taken a strategic investment stake in Frontier Robotics, a specialist developer of advanced subsea robotics technologies supporting its long-term innovation and growth strategy. The investment represents a step in Imenco’s Future Technologies commitment to advancing subsea capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and accelerating the development of next-generation solutions for offshore energy, defense, and emerging blue economy sectors. Frontier Robotics has built a strong reputation for its pioneering work in subsea autonomy and perception technologies. Its technology roadmap is closely aligned with Imenco’s strategic focus on digitalization, automation, and increased ROV system performance in complex subsea environments. The partnership is expected to enable closer collaboration on product development, integration of complementary technologies, and faster commercialization of innovative solutions. Furthermore, it will also support joint exploration of emerging market opportunities where advanced ROV capabilities and intelligent systems are becoming increasingly critical. The investment underscores Imenco Future Technologies broader strategy of building an ecosystem of complementary technologies and partnerships to support the future of subsea operations. As the industry evolves toward more autonomous, data-driven and sustainable solutions, collaboration between established leaders and technology innovators is increasingly essential. Frontier Technologies will benefit from Imenco’s global reach, operational experience, and established customer base, providing a strong platform to scale its technologies and bring innovations to market more rapidly.
Jul 3, 2026 · via marinetechnologynews.com
You remember Tesla’s Cybercab, right? It’s the gold-colored Level 4 self-driving taxi that, stupidly, only seats two people. I still can’t get over that absurd design decision. Only two people? For a taxi? So a family of three would need two cabs? Ridiculous. But I guess the upside is that if something bad happens, only the smallest possible plural of people could be in danger. Which leads me to what I want to talk about now, the Tesla Robotaxi First Responder’s guides, which were released just recently. These guides reveal a lot of interesting details about Tesla’s automated-driving ridesharing program, not the least of which is clarification about nomenclature: the overall automated service is called Robotaxi, and can use either Model Ys or Cybercabs, and Cybercab just refers to that one particular model itself. That helps clear that up! So what can we learn from what’s in these First Responder guides? An awful lot, actually, so let’s take a look. First, we get this nice revealing block diagram of the Cybercab: Block Diagram There’s a lot to see here. The floor-mounted battery is the big orange rectangle, the high voltage lines are orange, and, interestingly, the low-voltage system is actually quite high voltage compared to most 12V low voltage systems: it’s 48 volts. Perhaps most notably is the confirmation that this is, in fact, Tesla’s first FWD car. I mean, look: Holy crap, that’s about as FWD as you can F a D, W-wise. This layout is also how the Cybercab can have such a colossal trunk: I mean, I still think the body design and packaging on the Cybercab is uniquely and powerfully stupid; a taxi that only seats two just seems like an inane decision. Have a family of three? You’re hiring two cabs, champ. Why did they
Jul 2, 2026 · via theautopian.com
Replacing people with AI doesn’t seem to be that easy to do, if Meta can be seen as an example. Reuters reports that at an internal town hall Thursday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told staff that the pace of AI agent development had not “accelerated in the way” executives had previously expected them to. Earlier this year, Meta laid off some 8,000 employees — approximately 10% of its corporate workforce — and reassigned another 7,000 to various AI groups, including one called Agent Transformation, Bloomberg reported. During this week’s meeting, Zuckerberg apparently commented on these job cuts — noting that they were not as “clean” as they should have been. The cuts were made because top officials at the company “were worried that we weren’t going to move fast enough to adapt” to the changing landscape of the tech industry, Zuckerberg reportedly added. The corporate leader also apparently said that the perceived upside of the new AI-focused company structure hadn’t “come to fruition yet,” although he said that he believed the company would begin to see improvements from its AI investments during the next three to six months. Several other investigative reports have depicted Meta’s months-old AI unit as a soul-crushing gulag, according to some of the engineers assigned to it. Meta has invested heavily in AI and is expected to spend as much as $145 billion on AI infrastructure this year, Reuters reports. TechCrunch reached out to Meta for comment.
Jul 2, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
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