FJ Dynamics Closes Series B Funding for Mobile Robots in Agriculture, Other Industries
November 29, 2021
FJ Dynamics plans to use its Series B funding to develop more autonomous systems for agriculture, construction, and landscaping, which it already provides to 60 countries.
Waymo Via Expands UPS Partnership to Autonomous Freight With Class 8 Trucks
November 24, 2021
Waymo Via, the delivery service of Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit, is expanding its partnership with UPS from self-driving vans to Class 8 trucks for freight.
Locomation’s Autonomous Trucks Could Save Millions in Fuel, Operating Costs, Finds Independent Study
November 22, 2021
From safety to environmental sustainability, Locomation says its Autonomous Relay Convoy can improve on conventional trucking. A new Boundless Impact study has found potential savings.
10 Technologies for Autonomous Vehicle, Robotics Developers From NVIDIA’s GTC 2021
November 12, 2021
From autonomous trucks to robots in factories and warehouses, NVIDIA made a host of announcements at its GTC event, including new libraries, integrations, and simulation products.
Gatik and Walmart Conduct First Fully Driverless Deliveries in Arkansas Route
November 12, 2021
Walmart and Gatik said they have begun short-haul deliveries with autonomous trucks with no safety drivers in a milestone for commercializing such deliveries safely and at scale.
Kodiak Robotics Raises $125M Series B to Advance Self-Driving Trucks
November 10, 2021
Kodiak Robotics, which has raised $165 million to date, plans to continue growing its staff and developing and offering self-driving, long-haul freight across the U.S.
Self-Driving Truck Provider Plus and SPAC Call Off Planned Merger
November 9, 2021
Autonomous truck developer Plus has called off its planned merger with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V and is considering business restructuring because of stakes in the U.S. and China.
Einride Rolls Into U.S. Shipping Market With Remote Truck Driver, New Products, and New York HQ
November 5, 2021
Einride has hired its first remote truck driver as part of its expansion in the U.S. The Swedish digital shipping provider is also releasing customized hardware and software.
Einride and GE Appliances Announce First Electric, Autonomous Truck Fleet in the U.S.
November 1, 2021
As part of its $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing and distribution, GE Appliances is working with Einride to bring the autonomous pods to U.S. corporate campuses.
Aurora Releases Beta of Aurora Driver in Commercial Self Driving Truck Pilot
October 30, 2021
In the pilot of the Aurora Horizon autonomous trucking service, Aurora is using the first commercial beta of its Aurora Driver suite. The company is also working with Colrspace on...
FedEx and Neolix Test Autonomous Delivery Vehicle in China
October 29, 2021
As part of its sustainability and technology innovation efforts, FedEx Express is testing an autonomous delivery vehicle with Neolix this month in China.
Wayve Partners With Ocado Group to Develop Autonomous Global Delivery Globally
October 7, 2021
The data collected by Ocado's grocery delivery vans outfitted with Wayve's deep learning and camera technology will help the partners overcome last-mile challenges.
Kodiak Robotics Announces Fourth Generation of Autonomous Truck Sensors, Plans to Double Self-Driving Fleet
October 4, 2021
Kodiak Robotics announced the fourth generation of its integrated and discreet sensor suite and plans to expand self-driving truck deployments in Q4 2021.
Goodyear Invests in Gatik, to Collaborate on Autonomous Middle Mile Trucking
September 28, 2021
Self-driving middle-mile logistics provider Gatik will integrate investor Goodyear's SightLine tire intelligence technology for more efficient stopping and pressure monitoring.
Aurora Partners With FedEx, PACCAR to Autonomously Deliver Goods at Scale
September 22, 2021
Truck maker PACCAR has expanded its partnership with autonomous technology developer Aurora to test the self-driving hauling of FedEx loads between Dallas and Houston.
Oshkosh Corp. Invests in Carnegie Foundry to Build Autonomy and Robotics Capabilities
September 22, 2021
Oshkosh Corp. has invested in and is partnering with Carnegie Foundry to accelerate the development of autonomous systems and robotics for industrial uses.
Embark, Ryder to Establish Nationwide Network of Freight Transfer Points for Autonomous Truck Fleet
September 21, 2021
Embark's autonomous trucking network will gain access to Ryder's freight transfer points, fleet management options, and maintenance facilities across the U.S.
DeepRoute.ai Closes $300M Series B Funding, Plans to Scale Urban Logistics and Fleet Operation
September 14, 2021
DeepRoute.ai, which raised $100 million in addition to the stake that Alibaba acquired last month, plans to grow its urban robotaxi and autonomous truck operations.
Plus Starts Development With Teledyne FLIR to Test Thermal Cameras for Autonomous Trucks
September 12, 2021
Autonomous truck developer Plus is exploring with defense systems maker Teledyne FLIR to explore if thermal imaging can complement cameras, lidar, and radar for certain conditions.
Top 10 Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of August 2021
September 8, 2021
In August 2021, the total number of deals and their dollar value fell from the previous month, but industrial automation, self-driving cars, and logistics still thrived.
