Topic: Autonomous Vehicles

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Applied Intuition to Acquire Embark Technology to Enhance Autonomous Vehicle Portfolio

May 30, 2023 · Applied Intuition said it expects to integrate Embark's autonomous truck technology into its own self-driving vehicle suite and address customers' specific pain points.

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Melonee Wise takes up new gig as Agility Robotics’ new CTO

May 23, 2023 · Wise is joining Agility Robotics as it works to bring its new version of Digit to market. Wise previously served as vice president and general manager of robotics automation at Zebra Technologies. She is the co-founder and former CEO of Fetch Robotics, which was acquired by Zebra in 2021.

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Autonomous Freight Truck Maker Einride Begins Working With PepsiCo as Part of U.K. Expansion

April 19, 2023 · Einride has entered a three-year partnership with PepsiCo, and its electric trucks will begin doing delivers between Walkers manufacturing sites in Leicester and Coventry.

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Kodiak Robotics Moves, Adds Sensors to Fifth Generation Autonomous Truck

April 6, 2023 · Kodiak Robotics said its latest Kodiak Driver has mirror-mounted SensorPods integrating sensors, as well as new redundancies, aerospace-grade hardware, and boosted compute performance.

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Pronto Showing Autonomous Haulage System at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023

March 14, 2023 · Pronto will demonstrate its AHS, which it said can increase safety and productivity, in a Bell B45E articulated dump truck at the Las Vegas construction trade show.

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Reliable Robotics Wins U.S. Air Force Contract to Study Large Aircraft Automation

February 9, 2023 · Reliable Robotics is developing automation and remote piloting for large, multi-engine cargo jets for the U.S. Air Force, as well as commercial customers.

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John Deere Announces 2023 Startup Collaborators to Develop Autonomous Agricultural Equipment

January 16, 2023 · John Deere said this year's group of eight companies in its Startup Collaborator program will help its agricultural and construction technology be more autonomous and precise.

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Oxbotica Raises $140M Series C to Deploy Universal Autonomy Operating System Worldwide

January 11, 2023 · Oxbotica, which has developed the Universal Autonomy software for self-driving vehicles, has raised money to continue growing its worldwide partnerships and customer base.

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Team PoliMOVE Makes a ‘Threepeat,’ Winning Indy Autonomous Challenge at CES 2023

January 8, 2023 · Team PoliMOVE literally passed the competition, as nine university teams raced fully autonomous cars at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of CES 2023.

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Navya Announces Assembly of First BlueBus Autonom Shuttles

January 5, 2023 · Navya tested its autonomy stack and worked quickly to integrate it into BlueBus' electric shuttle buses in preparation for mass production in France.

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TuSimple Reduces Workforce by 25% as Part of Restructuring

December 24, 2022 · Right before the holidays, the autonomous trucking company announced some structural changes to its business.

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Hyundai Mobis Partners With Ottopia To Develop Teleoperation Access Platform for Mobile Autonomous Systems

December 22, 2022 · Hyundai Mobis and Ottopia already have experience developing autonomous systems. Now, they are coming together to accelerate teleoperation capabilities.

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Embark Provides First Autonomous Truck to Knight-Swift as Part of Truck Transfer Program

December 19, 2022 · Embark Trucks has provided the first truck using its autonomy technology to carrier Knight-Swift for a Las Angeles-to-Phoenix route rather than operate the vehicle itself.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to CES 2023 and Las Vegas Motor Speedway

December 18, 2022 · The Indy Autonomous Challenge is continuing to push the limits of self-driving cars with its next race at CES 2023, which will include new technologies and head-to-head matches.

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Electromin Purchases Navya Autonomous Shuttle for Pilot Programs in Middle East—Updated

December 13, 2022 · Navya and Electormin have been working together since July. Now, Electormin has decided to purchase a Navya shuttle for a pilot program in the Middle East.

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Perrone Robotics Will Retrofit Texas Shuttle Bus With Its Autonomous Vehicle Technology

December 8, 2022 · Perrone Robotics has signed on to provide the autonomous technology for shuttle bus that will be used to drive people around Texas.

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Einride Keeps on Trucking Autonomously With $500M Investment

December 8, 2022 · Einride has raised $200 million in Series C equity and $300 million in a debt facility to continue developing and deploying its ecosystem of autonomous freight mobility.

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HoloMatic Raises $100M in Series C to Bolster Autonomous Vehicle Development

December 8, 2022 · HoloMatic said the money will help it expand its research and development efforts and help it mass produce its technology.

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Ambarella Reveals 4D Imaging Radar Architecture for Autonomous Driving

December 6, 2022 · Ambarella has revealed a new architecture that uses 4D imaging technology to help autonomous vehicles navigate.

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Charging Robotics to Launch Robotic EV Charging Station Pilot in Q1 2023

December 1, 2022 · Charging Robotics is working with Make My Day to develop an app for its robotic electric vehicle charging stations.

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