This section collects the autonomous vehicle stories that sit outside the passenger-car, truck and shuttle categories: federal and state regulation and policy, funding rounds, acquisitions and partnerships, defense and military ground vehicles, and autonomy in mining, agriculture, construction and marine settings. It is where the industry’s rules and money show up before they reach the road.
Oxa is expanding its use of NVIDIA technology to accelerate self-driving software for the industrial automation market, strengthening the transatlantic tech alliance and building on successful US commercial deployments.
WeRide and Grab launch Ai.R, Singapore’s first autonomous vehicle service, deploying GXR and Robobus vehicles in Punggol to enhance urban mobility with advanced technology and safety features.
TIER IV, Komatsu, and EARTHBRAIN unite to automate dump trucks, targeting labor shortages and efficiency gains in Japan's construction sites by fiscal 2027. This tech promises safer, greener operations across industries.
Forterra and Volvo Defense unite to integrate autonomous mission systems into transport vehicles, enhancing military adaptability with AutoDrive® for self-driving ops. This scalable solution boosts survivability and efficiency for global forces.
Outrider achieves SOC 2 Type 2 certification, ensuring top-tier security for autonomous yard operations, a first in logistics automation, fostering trust among Fortune 500 enterprises.
The autonomous Bradshaw T800 transforms industrial logistics with 8-tonne towing, 24/7 operations, and advanced safety features for sustainable efficiency.
Komatsu and Applied Intuition are co-developing a unified software-defined vehicle platform. This collaboration aims to deliver the next generation of intelligent, adaptable, and autonomous mining equipment for global operations.
The Department of Transportation and NHTSA are modernizing safety standards for autonomous vehicles. The changes aim to enhance safety, remove unnecessary regulations, and spur American innovation in transportation technology.
Autonomous driving leader QCraft announces its global expansion, establishing a European headquarters in Germany and forming a strategic partnership with Qualcomm to deploy its advanced AD solutions worldwide.
Carteav has launched its autonomous vehicle service in Ramat Gan National Park, providing accessible transportation that operates safely alongside pedestrians, enhancing the visitor experience for all mobility levels.
Fusion Processing is advancing its SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology. Through key projects, the company is proving its No User In Charge (NUIC) systems can enhance safety and efficiency.
Scout AI and Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions have partnered to launch NOMAD, a next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) controlled by Scout’s advanced Fury camera-only autonomy system.
Overland AI joins the U.S. Army’s UxS program to test autonomous Infantry Squad Vehicles, enhancing Soldier safety and mission effectiveness through reliable off-road autonomy solutions.
Terbine and UNLV collaborate to advance logistics with AI-driven orchestration of autonomous machines, focusing on secure real-time systems for supply chains across land, air, and sea.
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, from November 10-15, showcases smart mobility and robotics through the Autonomous Summit, DRIFTx, RoboCup Asia-Pacific, and A2RL, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s global leadership.
Serve Robotics acquires Vayu Robotics to advance AI-driven autonomy in last-mile delivery, enhancing navigation, safety, and expansion while adding expert talent and investor Vinod Khosla.
Cyngn’s DriveMod Tugger, deployed at Coats’ Tennessee facility, automates material transport, saving over 500 labor hours and boosting efficiency in automotive manufacturing.
Komatsu and Pronto launch Smart Quarry Autonomous, integrating AI-driven haulage for safer, more efficient quarry operations. Available through Komatsu’s dealer network, it transforms productivity.
NHTSA granted Zoox the first exemption for U.S.-built automated vehicles under its expanded AVEP, closing an investigation into self-certification and imposing conditions to remove compliance statements for safety and innovation.
Guident secures U.S. and South Korean patent allowances for AI-driven remote monitoring and control, enhancing autonomous vehicle safety and expanding its global patent portfolio across multiple countries.