Zoox Expands Robotaxi Testing to Phoenix and Dallas
Zoox is expanding testing of its autonomous driving system to Phoenix and Dallas while preparing to deploy its purpose-built robotaxi and integrate its service with the Uber platform.
Automation
Automation refers to the use of machines, software, and control systems to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. In modern industry, automation spans physical processes, digital workflows, and hybrid systems that connect robotics with software intelligence. This topic examines how automation technologies are transforming manufacturing, logistics, supply chains, energy, and services through increased efficiency, consistency, and scalability. Key areas include industrial automation, process control, robotic automation, and the integration of AI-driven decision systems. The topic also addresses workforce impact, system reliability, and the role of standards and regulation in large-scale deployment. As organizations seek resilience and productivity gains, automation continues to evolve from rule-based systems toward adaptive, intelligent operations embedded across the global economy.
Amazon to Build AU$750 Million Robotics Fulfillment Center in Australia
Amazon plans to invest AU$750 million in a new robotics-enabled fulfillment center in Brisbane, Australia, designed to process more than 125 million packages annually with the help of automated systems.
PlusAI Unveils SuperDrive 6.0 for Commercial Autonomous Trucking
PlusAI has launched SuperDrive 6.0, an upgraded autonomous driving system designed for large-scale freight operations, adding night driving and construction zone handling as the company prepares for commercial deployment of driverless trucks.
BMW Begins Humanoid Robot Pilot at Leipzig Factory
By
Daniel Krauss
• 5 mins read
BMW has launched its first humanoid robot pilot project in Germany at its Leipzig plant, testing how AI-driven machines can support workers in battery assembly and logistics tasks on the factory floor.
Revobots Launches All-Weather Autonomous Patrol Robot for Outdoor Security
By
Daniel Krauss
• 3 mins read
Revobots has introduced TASKBOT SCOUT XT, an all-weather autonomous patrol robot designed for outdoor enforcement and campus monitoring under a Robots-as-a-Service model.
BMW Deploys Humanoid Robot Workers in Leipzig Battery Plant Pilot
By
Daniel Krauss
• 4 mins read
BMW has introduced the AEON humanoid robot at its Leipzig plant to automate battery assembly tasks as part of a broader push into physical AI-powered manufacturing.
Hefei Metro Deploys Robot Dogs and Drones to Automate Rail Operations
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Rachel Whitman
• 4 mins read
Hefei’s metro system has deployed robot dogs, drones, and humanoid robots to automate inspections, improve safety, and modernize urban rail operations.
Wayve Raises Up to $1.5 Billion to Scale Plug and Play Robotaxi Software
By
Rachel Whitman
• 4 mins read
U.K.-based Wayve has secured up to $1.5 billion in new funding to expand its AI-driven autonomous driving software, with robotaxi deployments planned in London and integration into consumer vehicles by 2027.
Japan Targets Humanoid Robot Mass Production by 2027
By
Daniel Krauss
• 4 mins read
Japan has launched a national effort to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2027, bringing together universities, electronics firms, and government support to address labor shortages and restore its robotics leadership.
Toyota Deploys Agility Robotics’ Digit Humanoids in Canadian Factories
By
Daniel Krauss
• 4 mins read
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada is deploying Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid robots after a successful pilot, expanding their use in logistics and manufacturing tasks.
Amazon Halts Blue Jay Robot Project after Prototype Phase
By
Rachel Whitman
• 4 mins read
Amazon has halted its Blue Jay warehouse robotics project less than six months after unveiling the prototype, redirecting its underlying technology to other automation initiatives.
Unitree Deploys G1 Humanoid Robots on Factory Assembly Lines
By
Laura Bennett
• 3 mins read
Unitree Robotics has begun deploying its G1 humanoid robots on production lines to assemble motor components, marking a shift from demonstrations to real industrial use.
Bleckmann Deploys Robot-Driven AutoStore System to Accelerate Fashion Fulfillment
By
Laura Bennett
• 4 mins read
Logistics provider Bleckmann has launched an automated storage and retrieval system in the Netherlands using radio-controlled robots, aiming to reduce labor dependency and speed up fashion e-commerce fulfillment.
Waymo Raises $16 Billion to Scale Robotaxi Operations Globally
By
Kseniia Klichova
• 3 mins read
Waymo has secured $16 billion in new funding to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service, accelerate fleet deployment, and support international launches in Europe and Asia.
Tesla Signals Shift From Model S and X Toward Optimus Robots
By
Laura Bennett
• 3 mins read
Tesla is signaling a strategic pivot away from its Model S and Model X vehicles as it prioritizes investment in autonomous driving systems and its Optimus humanoid robot program.