Author: Maya Rios

Torc Robotics has provided new details about AV 3.0, the software framework behind its TorcDrive autonomous driving platform, which is designed for SAE Level 4 long-haul trucking. The company describes AV 3.0 as a “glass box” architecture that combines artificial intelligence with rule-based safety controls, aiming to balance transparency, traceability, and performance in autonomous freight operations. Combining AI and Rule-Based Systems According to Torc, AV 3.0 is built around three primary software modules: perception, prediction, and planning. While these components use AI-driven models, they operate within deterministic guardrails and predefined safety criteria designed to improve transparency and simplify validation. The…

Uber Technologies plans to launch a premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027, expanding its autonomous vehicle partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid and self-driving technology company Nuro. The launch will make Houston the second U.S. market for the program after the companies begin operations in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Uber said it ultimately intends to expand the robotaxi service to dozens of cities in the coming years as it increases its presence in the autonomous mobility sector. Competition With Waymo Intensifies The move will place Uber in direct competition with Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit,…

Mobileye has announced plans to establish a vertically integrated robotaxi business, marking a significant shift from its traditional role as a supplier of autonomous driving technology to becoming an operator of driverless mobility services. The Israeli company said the new division will oversee the entire robotaxi value chain, including autonomous vehicle technology, fleet management, passenger services and mobility operations. Expanding Beyond Technology Supply Founded in 1999, Mobileye has become one of the world’s leading developers of autonomous driving systems. The company’s technology is already used in several autonomous mobility projects, including the fully autonomous Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD deployed by…

Swedish freight technology company Einride has officially become a publicly traded company after completing its merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Legato Merger Corp. III and listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The company’s shares, trading under the ticker symbol ENRD, experienced a volatile debut, surging by more than 100% at certain points during the first day of trading. The sharp price increase briefly triggered a trading halt before activity resumed. Following the transaction, Einride achieved a market valuation of approximately $1.35 billion, reflecting investor interest in autonomous and electric freight transportation technologies. More Than $200 Million Raised Einride…

Seventeen European Union member states have signed a joint declaration of intent to promote the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies across Europe, with a particular focus on enabling cross-border operations. The non-binding agreement, signed during the EU Transport Council meeting in Luxembourg, seeks to improve coordination among member states and establish a common framework for autonomous vehicle testing and deployment on public roads. The initiative was jointly proposed by Germany, France, and Luxembourg and forms part of the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, launched in March 2025 to strengthen the competitiveness and innovation…

European mobility platform Bolt, autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, and global automaker Stellantis have announced the launch of an autonomous mobility pilot program in Luxembourg aimed at advancing driverless transportation services in Europe. The initiative will evaluate the safety, operational performance, and regulatory readiness of Pony.ai’s seventh-generation autonomous vehicle technology within Luxembourg’s public road environment. The testing program will utilize a midsize van built on Stellantis’ L4-Ready Platform™, combining autonomous driving software with production vehicle engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The partners said they are currently preparing the pilot, which is intended to function as a “living lab” for autonomous mobility…

Swedish electric and autonomous freight technology company Einride is set to become a publicly traded company after shareholders of Legato Merger Corp. III approved a business combination valuing the company at approximately US$1.35 billion. The transaction received shareholder approval on June 4, 2026, and is backed by a US$113 million oversubscribed capital raise involving institutional investors, including Stockholm-based EQT Ventures. Upon completion of the merger, the combined company’s ordinary shares, represented by American Depositary Shares (ADSs), and warrants will begin trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbols ENRD and ENRDW. Public Listing Supports Growth Ambitions The transaction…

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and mining company Boliden have completed an autonomous haulage project at the Garpenberg mine in Sweden, transporting nearly 700,000 tonnes of rock fill using self-driving trucks. The project marks the first completed initiative under a memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies in 2023 and demonstrates the deployment of autonomous transport technology in an active mining operation. According to Volvo Autonomous Solutions, the autonomous fleet completed more than 11,000 transport cycles and traveled approximately 56,000 kilometers while moving material from a quarry to reinforce and raise the wall of a local tailings dam. Autonomous Haulage…

Samsung Electronics’ foundry business is reportedly in discussions with BYD and several other Chinese automakers to manufacture next-generation autonomous-driving system-on-chips (SoCs), according to a report by Seoul Economic Daily citing industry sources. The talks center on automotive chips based on Samsung’s advanced 4nm and 2nm semiconductor manufacturing processes, as Chinese vehicle manufacturers seek access to leading-edge chip production technologies. Demand for Advanced Automotive Chips The discussions come as automakers increasingly require more powerful semiconductor solutions to support advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and higher levels of autonomous driving. These applications require significant computing performance, low power consumption, and efficient thermal…

Chinese LiDAR manufacturer RoboSense has secured a new production order from FAW Toyota for more than 500,000 digital LiDAR units, further strengthening its position in the rapidly growing market for advanced driver assistance technologies. The company said the sensors will be integrated into upcoming factory-installed mass-production vehicle models, marking another milestone in its partnership with the joint venture automaker. Partnership With FAW Toyota Expands The latest agreement builds on a previous collaboration announced in December 2025, when RoboSense received a design win from FAW Toyota that resulted in an order exceeding one million LiDAR units. The company said its digital…

Bot Auto has appointed freight industry executive Brett Suma as President and Chief Operating Officer, adding nearly three decades of transportation experience as the company seeks to scale its autonomous trucking operations beyond initial driverless freight deployments. Suma joins Bot Auto alongside David Stemm, who has been named Vice President of Commercial Operations, and Jessica Kane, who will serve as Vice President of Commercial Finance. The appointments come shortly after the company completed what it described as the first fully humanless commercial freight load transported on a U.S. public highway. Leadership Team Brings Freight Operations Experience Suma began his career…

Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide and ride-hailing platform Uber have announced plans to launch a commercial robotaxi pilot service in Madrid, marking the partners’ first joint autonomous vehicle deployment in Europe. The service is expected to begin operations later this year and will allow passengers in Madrid to book autonomous rides directly through the Uber application. The launch will make Madrid the 12th city globally where WeRide operates robotaxi services and represents another milestone in the company’s international expansion strategy. Commercial Service Planned for Madrid According to the companies, the initial phase of operations will use autonomous vehicles equipped…