Autonomous Robotaxi Testing Reaches New Phase: Tesla Expands to Employees

Tesla's employee robotaxi testing marks progress toward autonomous ride-hailing, but real-world deployment remains years away.
Safety standards, certifications, risk assessment

Tesla's employee robotaxi testing marks progress toward autonomous ride-hailing, but real-world deployment remains years away.

Massive capital inflows are accelerating development of artificially intelligent robots, though real-world deployment remains years ahead.

Chinese robotics startup AI² Robotics reaches $2.8B valuation with $735M funding round, backed by government and industrial investors.

Task automation systems bring manufacturing flexibility, but trade off speed and precision against adaptability.

LG Energy Solution secured battery supply deals for humanoid robots, positioning itself as the critical supplier as Tesla Optimus enters production in late 2026.

As humanoid robot prices fall to $26/day in China, leasing transforms robotics from capital-intensive projects into flexible, accessible operations for business and research.

Unlike general-purpose social robots, these systems prioritize intimate interaction modes, with features ranging from natural language conversation to...

Waymo escalates passenger misconduct by involving law enforcement when teenagers vandalize robotaxis, raising questions about safety culture and deterrence in driverless vehicles.

AI navigation helps robot vacuums adapt to summer's dust and pollen, but efficiency depends on home conditions and realistic maintenance expectations.

Thousands test bonds with robot companions, revealing what we value in human connection.