The Innovation Report
Aurora’s Autonomous Trucks Now Driving At Night; Next Big Challenge Is Rain
Over the next year, Aurora Innovation CEO Chris Urmson wants to “unlock” the Sunbelt of the United States, a southern route where its self-driving trucks will carry goods for companies like Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines. Aurora, which launched...
This AI Breakthrough Could Put The Same Brain In Every Robot
Traditional robots are essentially one-trick ponies. Each machine requires specialized programming for narrow tasks. A warehouse robot can’t suddenly help with surgery, and a cleaning bot can’t navigate construction sites. But robots equipped with Skild’s brain can...
Space Force Schedules The Next Mission For Its Secret Robot Plane
The US Space Force will bid the summer farewell by once again launching its (not-so-secret) secret space plane, the X-37B. According to a July 28 announcement, the Boeing-manufactured orbital test vehicle is scheduled to embark on its eighth mission (OTV-8) from...
Ford: Tariffs Cost 800M – Forecasting $3B Annual Loss
Automotive giant Ford has revealed that import duties imposed by Washington cost the company $800 million (£604million) during the second quarter of 2025, prompting the manufacturer to increase its annual tariff impact forecast to $3billion (£2.2billion). The...
AI Tool Transforms Drone Images Into Instant Disaster Area Maps For Responders
A tool developed at Texas A&M University is set to transform how emergency responders assess damage after disasters. The technology, known as CLARKE (Computer vision and Learning for Analysis of Roads and Key Edifices), uses artificial intelligence and drone...
Waymo To Partner With Avis On Robotaxi Expansion To Dallas In 2026
Waymo tested autonomous vehicles in Austin this spring and has now announced plans to expand to Dallas in 2026. In a July 28 news release, Waymo announced it has partnered with Avis Budget Group to manage operations of its next batch of robotaxis in Dallas. Avis will...
Smart Mobility Today: 28 July 2025
Today is a"city services day" in the neighborhood where I live. Thet means, streets may be cleaned, and yard waste, garbage, and recycling magically disappear. But,.... where does it go? Many people wish-cycle hoping what they toss in the cart will magically become...
Sony And Honda To Sell An EV Next Year In The U.S. And Japan
Sony Group (NYSE:SONY) and Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) are pushing ahead with plans to release an electric vehicle in the U.S. Sony Honda Mobility will begin selling its EV, the Afeela 1, in California this year and deliver vehicles during the middle part of 2026. The...
Watch An Autonomous Robot Paint The Lines On The Seattle Seahawks Practice Field
A new video on social media shows how the programmable, GPS-enabled, four-wheeled device has been deployed in time for training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash., which kicks off today and runs through Aug. 12. According to the Danish company’s...
A Sign Of The Tariff Era? Automakers Are Importing Fewer Cars Under $30K, Study Says
The impact of tariffs on the auto industry is no longer theoretical. Auto tariffs are officially limiting the options available to American car buyers. Though the average new price of a car is nearly $49,000, several popular automakers have options in their portfolios...
