Safety standards, certifications, risk assessment
Advanced humanoid robots trigger uncanny valley discomfort even as technology improves, raising questions about whether human-like appearance actually helps or hinders robot acceptance.
Washington DC's robotaxi licensing fee creates a new regulatory model that raises questions about market access and safety oversight.
Washington DC's $6 million annual licensing fee may reshape how autonomous vehicle operators approach one of America's largest metro markets.
Animal-inspired robots navigate terrain and process environments using sensory and mobility principles refined by millions of years of evolution.
Robotic systems are removing highway workers from dangerous traffic zones by handling repetitive maintenance tasks remotely, reducing a leading cause of work-zone fatalities.
Commercial robot deployments accelerated as new funding enabled startups to prove automation's economics beyond manufacturing.
Television's greatest robots transcend their mechanical nature to become characters exploring humanity, purpose, and society through distinctively designed forms.
AI-trained quadruped robots now navigate complex terrain in real-time, though limitations remain in extreme environments and unexpected obstacles.
Robotaxi operators face conflicting state safety standards, liability frameworks, and insurance requirements that slow deployment and fragment regulatory oversight.
Six concrete policy steps can establish federal oversight of humanoid robots without stifling innovation or causing regulatory confusion.