Waymo and Uber Are Breaking Up: What It Means for Robotaxis
Waymo is planning to end its robotaxi partnership with Uber, stepping up as a direct rival. Here’s what the split means for autonomous vehicles globally.
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Holiday Robotics Raises $105M for FRIDAY Wheeled Humanoid
Holiday Robotics raises $105M to scale its FRIDAY wheeled humanoid robot, signaling strong investor confidence in practical, near-term robotics deployment.
Europe’s First Humanoid Robot Unicorn: UK Startup Raises $152M
UK startup Humanoid raises $152M Series A at $1.35B valuation, becoming Europe’s first humanoid robot unicorn in just two years.
Hyundai Moves to Take Full Control of Boston Dynamics
Hyundai Motor Group is reportedly pursuing full ownership of Boston Dynamics, moving to buy out SoftBank’s remaining stake in the iconic US robotics firm.
Hyundai Moves to Take Full Ownership of Boston Dynamics
Hyundai Motor Group is reportedly moving to acquire 100% ownership of Boston Dynamics, consolidating control over the iconic US robotics firm it first bought into in 2021.
Robotaxi Industry at a Crossroads: Ultimatums, Uber’s Strategy, and Price Comparison Tools
Robotaxis face a make-or-break moment: Uber bets on AV partnerships, a new app compares robotaxi prices, and the industry faces mounting pressure to scale.
AI² Robotics Raises $735M at $3B Valuation for Wheeled Humanoids
AI² Robotics raises $735M at a $3B valuation to build wheeled humanoid robots, signaling a major shift in practical robotics deployment and investment.
Unitree Robotics IPO: A Valuation Test for China’s Booming Robot Sector
Unitree Robotics is heading for an IPO, and the stakes are huge. Here’s what it means for China’s robotics boom and global investors watching valuations closely.
Uber and Waymo Split: The Phoenix Robotaxi Partnership Is Over
Uber and Waymo have ended their Phoenix robotaxi partnership. Here’s what it means for the autonomous vehicle industry and both companies’ futures.
Waymo and Uber End Phoenix Robotaxi Partnership
Waymo and Uber have ended their Phoenix robotaxi pilot program, signaling a shift toward independent AV strategies as the autonomous vehicle race intensifies.