Robotics
• Key Takeaways: * Roborock unveiled the Saros Rover, a concept robot vacuum with two independently controlled wheel-legs. * The device can climb stairs and navigate uneven surfaces by raising and lowering each leg separately, the company says. * Roborock (Beijing Roborock Technology Co.) presented the model at CES in Las Vegas as an
Robotics
* Waymo has begun initial manual test drives in Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans, signaling a major expansion. * The company is aggressively targeting a 2026 launch for its fully driverless service in these cities, part of a 15-city rollout plan. * This move marks a critical test for Waymo's technology
Robotics
* Waymo has launched fully driverless taxi services on freeways in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area. * The move to higher speeds comes after years of testing, but experts express "guarded optimism" due to increased risks. * Waymo appears to be the first company in the U.
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* Coco Robotics has expanded its service from restaurant meals to groceries and everyday essentials through a new partnership with DoorDash's DashMart. * The autonomous delivery service is now live in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami, with the company planning to deploy 10,000 more bots nationwide. * Public reaction in
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* Russia's first anthropomorphic robot, named AIdol, dramatically fell over just seconds after its official public debut. * The embarrassing incident occurred at a high-profile technology event in Moscow, intended to showcase the country's advancements in robotics. * Set to the triumphant soundtrack from the film 'Rocky'
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* A Japan Airlines-led consortium has been officially selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for its pioneering "eVTOL Implementation Project." * The project will feature Archer Aviation's futuristic "Midnight," an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for urban air mobility. * The initial phase will