The Industry Innovation Report
Humanoid Robots Waltz With Humans Thanks To AI Motion Tracking Software
Humanoid robots could soon move in a far more realistic manner — and even dance just like us — thanks to a new software framework for tracking human motion. Developed by researchers at UC San Diego, UC Berkeley, MIT, and Nvidia, "ExBody2" is a new technology that...
Volvo To Deploy Waabi Self-Driving Gen AI To Get More Autonomous Freight Trucks On The Road This Year
Autonomous transportation startup Waabi and Volvo will jointly develop and deploy self-driving trucks in a deal announced on Tuesday that expands on Volvo's strategic investment in the company. Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi will integrate Waabi Driver into...
Smart Mobility Today: 3 February 2025
When I first learned about hydrogen's use as fuel years ago I was tremendously excited. The idea of being able to supply energy with only water as the result was incredible. Then I learned about the difficult task of containing and stabilizing this source without...
How Drones Can Train Bears to Stay Away From Humans
Brown bears roam across much of the northern hemisphere from the mountains of Spain to the prairies of the US. These bears are formidable carnivores that can weigh up to 751 kg (1,656 lb) and have claws 15 cm (6 in) long. With long canine teeth and a bite force of...
Grant Awarded For Smart Traffic Signal Synchronization System
Funded through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, the project aims to enhance traffic flow, reduce energy consumption, and decrease emissions at key intersections across the city. The EECBG program assists government entities in reducing energy...
Europe Signs Contract For Its 1st Moon Lander, Argonaut
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract for a moon lander that's expected to last for years in the harsh environment of the lunar surface. The European Space Agency handed Thales Alenia Space a contract worth nearly $900 million to build the...
The Future of AVs in Wildlife Conservation Efforts
The integration of autonomous vehicles in conservation efforts can take many forms. Aerial drones can monitor wildlife populations from above, offering a comprehensive view of vast areas that would otherwise be difficult for humans to survey. Ground-based autonomous...
Drone Can Track Humans Moving Through Dense Terrain
An agile new drone has demonstrated the ability to follow a person jogging through the forest and avoid thin obstacles like power lines, all while moving at speeds of 20 meters per second or more. According to its Hong Kong developers, the SUPER drone,...
Waymo To Test Its Autonomous Driving Tech In Over 10 New Cities
Waymo announced on Wednesday it plans to expand testing of its autonomous driving technology in over 10 new cities in 2025. After testing the Waymo Driver in multiple cities, the company says the technology is adapting successfully to new environments, leading to the...
EV Car Sales To Top 20 Million In 2025, Research Firm Says
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will rise by at least 17% this year to over 20 million cars, helped by an extension of China's auto trade-in subsidies, research firm Rho Motion forecast on Tuesday. Europe, the world's second-biggest EV...
