Beijing's Robot Games and LG-Nvidia Deal Frame Physical AI's Two Fronts
The humanoid robot race is splitting into two parallel tracks this week: a state-backed spectacle in Beijing designed to demonstrate China's convening power in physical AI, and a corporate alliance in Santa Clara that shows how legacy hardw…
California Grants First Heavy-Duty Autonomous Truck Testing Permits to Kodiak and Aurora
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has issued its first permits allowing heavy-duty autonomous trucks to test on public roads, granting drivered testing permits to both Kodiak AI, Inc. and Aurora Innovation under the state's newly…
Waymo Wins CPUC Approval to Expand Robotaxi Service Across 18 California Counties
The California Public Utilities Commission on August 14 approved Waymo's largest robotaxi expansion to date, clearing the Alphabet-owned company to offer paid, fully driverless rides across 18 counties spanning from Sonoma to San Diego [SRC…
Nevada Caps Tesla Robotaxi Fleet at 10 Vehicles After 5,000-Unit Request
The Nevada Transportation Authority approved Tesla's application to operate a commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas on July 27, capping the fleet at 10 fully autonomous vehicles — a fraction of the 5,000 Tesla requested for its first 12…