NVIDIA Omniverse NuRec Targets AV Perception Scaling Across Vehicle Platforms
NVIDIA published documentation for Omniverse NuRec, a tool designed to help autonomous-vehicle developers scale perception stacks across different vehicle platforms . The system addresses the problem that moving perception software between…
Chinese robot makers turn Asia's labor crunch into an export channel
Chinese robotics companies are converting Asia's aging workforce crisis into a fast-growing export channel, placing humanoid and service robots in Japanese factories, Hong Kong convenience stores, and classrooms training the next generation…
DiDi Puts Driverless R2 Robotaxi Into Passenger Trials in Beijing and Guangzhou
DiDi Autonomous Driving began fully driverless passenger service trials with its next-generation Robotaxi, the R2, on August 31, 2026, making the vehicle bookable through the DiDi App in selected demonstration areas of Beijing and Guangzhou…
Tesla Bets $25B Capital Budget on Optimus Robotics Scale-Up
Tesla's 2026 capital expenditure plan has reached at least $25 billion, with a significant portion directed toward scaling production of its Optimus humanoid robot, according to figures disclosed during the company's second-quarter 2026 ear…
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RANKED · 5 THIS DAYChina's Draft Law Shifts Robotaxi Traffic Liability to Automakers
China has proposed legislation that would make autonomous vehicle manufacturers, not passengers, liable for traffic violations committed while a vehicle operates in fully autonomous mode . The draft bill, submitted to the Standing Committe…