Lockheed Martin says it’s the first time AI has flown a tactical aircraft. An artificial intelligence agent recently flew the Lockheed Martin VISTA X-62A training aircraft for over 17 hours. VISTA (which stands for Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft) can use software to simulate the performance characteristics of other aircraft. On this occasion, it mimicked… Continue reading An AI agent flew a USAF training aircraft for over 17 hours
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@GM: GlobalFoundries and GM Announce Long-Term Direct Supply Agreement for U.S. Production of Semiconductor Chips
GlobalFoundries and GM Announce Long-Term Direct Supply Agreement for U.S. Production of Semiconductor Chips 2023-02-09 MALTA, NEW YORK AND DETROIT — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) (GF) today announced a strategic, long-term agreement establishing a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM’s chip supply. Through this first-of-its-kind agreement, GF will manufacture for… Continue reading @GM: GlobalFoundries and GM Announce Long-Term Direct Supply Agreement for U.S. Production of Semiconductor Chips
Zoox robotaxis start rolling out on California public roads
More than two years ago, Amazon subsidiary Zoox unveiled an electric, autonomous robotaxi it built from the ground up. Now, the cube-like vehicle that is loaded with sensors — and not a steering wheel — is starting to roll out on a few public roads in northern California. A solitary Zoox robotaxi made its inaugural… Continue reading Zoox robotaxis start rolling out on California public roads
Lidar makers Ouster and Velodyne complete their merger, creating a sector powerhouse
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Ouster Inc. (NYSE: OUST), today, Friday, March 12, 2021, in celebration of its Initial Listing. To honor the occasion, Ouster CEO Angus Pacala, joined by Chris Taylor, Vice President, NYSE Listings and Services, rings The Opening Bell®. NYSE Lidar makers Ouster and Velodyne said on Monday that they have… Continue reading Lidar makers Ouster and Velodyne complete their merger, creating a sector powerhouse
Amazon’s self-driving car shuttles people on public roads for the first time
Zoox, the self-driving startup owned by Amazon.com, carried passengers in its fully autonomous vehicle on public roads for the first time. Last week, the electric vehicle, which doesn’t have a steering wheel, ran a mile-long route carrying staff between Zoox’s two main buildings in Foster City, California, the company said in a statement. The firm… Continue reading Amazon’s self-driving car shuttles people on public roads for the first time
Alpha Motor Corporation Surprises with New WOLF+ Truck Development
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Alpha Motor Corporation (Alpha) announced today that in addition to the drivable WOLF electric truck, the WOLF+ extended cabin version has also been in construction since November 2022. Alpha shared it has been progressing development of the WOLF and WOLF+ trucks to increase its ability to grow market share.… Continue reading Alpha Motor Corporation Surprises with New WOLF+ Truck Development
Via closes financing round at $3.5B valuation, raising $110M to expand TransitTech portfolio
Strong demand for Via’s software drives rapid growth NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Via, the global leader in TransitTech, today announces it has closed a financing round led by 83North, with participation from new and existing investors including Exor N.V., Pitango, Janus Henderson, CF Private Equity, Planven Entrepreneur Ventures, Riverpark Ventures, and ION… Continue reading Via closes financing round at $3.5B valuation, raising $110M to expand TransitTech portfolio
CaPow Raises $7.5 Million Seed Round Funding to Introduce Battery-Free Perpetual Power Delivery System for Robots in Logistic Centers and Industrial Facilities
CaPow’s autonomous, battery-free and high-power energy eco-system eliminates robots’ dependency on costly, hazardous, Lithium-Ion batteries. The company’s patented technology dramatically reduces CapEx, OpEx and carbon footprint, while keeping optimal operational continuity as there is no robot downtime due to charging. BE’ER SHEVA, Israel, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CaPow, a perpetual power solution provider, today announced it… Continue reading CaPow Raises $7.5 Million Seed Round Funding to Introduce Battery-Free Perpetual Power Delivery System for Robots in Logistic Centers and Industrial Facilities
Hyderabad E-Mobility Week concludes with record turnout
Hyderabad now becomes the first city in India to host a Formula E-race, which was also organized as part of the Hyderabad E-Mobility Week. The Hyderabad E-Mobility Week, which was organised by the Government of Telangana to emphasize the progress of India’s burgeoning concluded on the 11th of February. Through the Hyderabad E-Mobility Week, a… Continue reading Hyderabad E-Mobility Week concludes with record turnout
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s (AMZN.O) self-driving vehicle unit, Zoox, said on Monday it has successfully tested a robotaxi with employees as passengers on a public road in a move to bring it closer to commercial service for the general public. The Feb. 11 test, conducted between two Zoox buildings a mile… Continue reading Untitled