Pronto Expands Autonomous Haulage With Tiered Editions
Pronto launched VLR and VLR 360 autonomous haulage editions, creating a tiered architecture spanning quarry automation to ultra-class deep-pit mining operations.
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TIER IV Selected for Japan Defense Autonomous Vehicle Study
ATLA selected TIER IV to study autonomous vehicle applications at Japan Self-Defense Forces air bases, targeting workforce challenges through Autoware-powered automation of ground support tasks.
Cyngn Deploys NVIDIA Isaac Sim for Autonomous Vehicles
Cyngn develops simulation environment on NVIDIA Isaac Sim to validate autonomous industrial vehicle software, accelerating commercial deployment while contributing vehicle dynamics models to the open-source framework.
NHTSA Opens Waymo Investigation After School Zone Pedestrian Incident
NHTSA opened a Preliminary Evaluation into Waymo after an autonomous vehicle struck a child near a Santa Monica school. Waymo claims its ADS significantly reduced impact speed compared to human drivers.
Australian Autonomous Vehicle Maker Secures $30.7M Investment
Australia's National Reconstruction Fund invests $30.7 million in Applied Electric Vehicles, backing the Melbourne manufacturer's autonomous Blanc Robot fleet for industrial and logistics deployment.
Forterra Selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for Defense Autonomy
Forterra has selected Aeva Technologies to provide 4D LiDAR sensors for its AutoDrive defense autonomy platform, enabling long-range perception in GPS-denied and contested environments.
Pronto’s Autonomous Quarry Fleet Surpasses Two Million Tons
Heidelberg Materials achieved a North American first by autonomously hauling two million tons of limestone using Pronto's mixed-fleet system, which operates Caterpillar and Komatsu trucks on a single vision-based platform.
STEER Tech, KINEXON Partner on Industrial Autonomous Systems
STEER Tech and KINEXON partner to integrate autonomous navigation software with real-time location systems, targeting enhanced precision and safety for industrial AGV and AMR operations.
Embotech Earns Second TÜV-Certified Level 4 System
Embotech received TÜV SÜD certification for its Autonomous Tractor Solution, becoming the first company with two Level 4 certified systems and enabling driverless tractor deployment across European industrial facilities.
Magnet Defense Acquires Metal Shark for Autonomous Fleet
Magnet Defense has acquired Metal Shark, combining AI-enabled autonomous vessel technology with established shipbuilding operations to deliver unmanned surface vessels for U.S. and allied military forces.
Neolix Debuts RoboVan Fleet at CES 2026
Neolix debuted its comprehensive RoboVan portfolio at CES 2026, introducing the X1 final-feet courier alongside AI-powered fleet management and mapless L4 autonomy supporting over 16,000 deployed vehicles globally.
Bipartisan SELF DRIVE Act Advances Federal AV Framework
Bipartisan SELF DRIVE Act draft would establish federal autonomous vehicle framework with safety standards and regulatory oversight. House subcommittee hearing scheduled for January 13, 2026.
Kubota Debuts Autonomous M5 Tractor at CES 2026
Kubota launched its first commercial autonomous tractor at CES 2026, integrating AI and sensing technology into the M5 Narrow for specialty crop operations alongside a new concept robot platform.
Atomathic Introduces AISIR for Radar Perception Reliability
Atomathic launches AISIR for Radar™, a physics-constrained reasoning engine that stabilizes radar perception in HDR clutter through dual-system architecture, enabling reliable VRU detection and closing the industry’s long-standing radar reliability gap for ADAS and autonomous driving.
Hesai Supplies Solid-State Lidar to Keeta Drone
Hesai partners with Keeta Drone to supply FTX solid-state lidar, enabling all-weather urban drone deliveries with enhanced obstacle detection and reduced weight for next-generation platforms.
Japan Post Capital Invests in Applied EV
Japan Post Capital invested in Applied Electric Vehicles to develop autonomous logistics solutions using the Digital Backbone platform and Blanc Robot for Japanese regional mobility applications.
Momenta Partners With Grab for Southeast Asia Autonomy
Momenta and Grab have formed a strategic partnership to bring autonomous driving technology to Southeast Asia, combining factory-integrated L4 solutions with Grab's regional mobility platform.
DefendEye and EAGL Integrate Autonomous Gunshot Response Drones
DefendEye and EAGL Technology partner to integrate wireless gunshot detection with autonomous drones. The system validates threats and deploys aerial surveillance to the target location in under 20 seconds.
ARK Invest Backs WeRide Amid Global Expansion
WeRide secures backing from ARK Invest and reports 144% revenue growth in Q3 2025. The autonomous driving leader continues global expansion with operations in 30 cities across 11 countries.
Autolane Secures $7.4M, Deploys Curbside System at Simon
Autolane secures $7.4M funding and deploys its curbside operating system at four Simon centers, optimizing infrastructure for autonomous ride-hailing and delivery vehicles in Texas and California.