All articles tagged with #autonomous
NASA’s Perseverance rover is on track to exceed 45.16 km of driving on Mars, with roughly 90% of its travel autonomous thanks to an onboard Vision Compute Element. This autonomous navigation lets it roam Jezero Crater efficiently, outpacing Curiosity’s driving and maximizing science return, while its RTG power and redesigned wheels promise years of continued exploration.
In the Have Heat trials, the Air Force’s X-62A VISTA used an AI-driven system fed by Lockheed Martin’s Legion infrared pod to autonomously detect, track, and intercept a live T-38, achieving 27 AI-controlled intercepts across eight flights and signaling progress toward AI-augmented air dominance and sensor-enabled CCAs, with ongoing integration of new avionics and safety controls.
Researchers have developed the world's smallest programmable robot, measuring just 200 by 300 micrometers, capable of sensing, thinking, and acting autonomously in fluid environments, with potential applications in medicine and microscale robotics.
The U.S. Navy successfully launched a one-way attack drone, called LUCAS, from the USS Santa Barbara in the Arabian Gulf, marking the first deployment of a suicide drone from a U.S. vessel at sea, demonstrating advancements in autonomous military technology and regional deterrence.
Researchers from Columbia University have developed minimalist, modular robots capable of 'eating' each other to self-repair, evolve, and adapt, potentially revolutionizing space exploration, disaster response, and industrial applications by enabling autonomous, self-sustaining systems in extreme environments.
During an interview at a technology festival in Saudi Arabia, an AI robot named Mohammad appeared to grope journalist Rawya Kassem, causing a stir on social media. The robotics firm QSS, which developed Mohammad, stated that the robot operates autonomously and that there were no deviations from its expected behavior. Some speculated that the robot was simply asking Kassem to step forward, while others accused it of being "coded to be a creep." The incident has sparked discussions about the boundaries and safety measures surrounding human-robot interactions.
Honda has unveiled its first-ever prototype battery-powered electric autonomous zero-turn riding mower, called the Honda Autonomous Work Mower (AWM). The AWM can be manually driven or operate in autonomous mode, using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) to create and save mowing routes. It features traction control for hill and rough terrain, obstacle detection sensors, and automatic adjustments for power consumption and grass clogging. Honda plans to launch a pilot program next year to test the AWM in the field.
Hoani Bryson has created LazerPaw, an autonomous laser turret for cats to chase. The device uses computer vision and a Raspberry Pi to detect cats and move the laser away from them. It also includes an infrared camera for use in the dark, NeoPixels for added aesthetics, and a physical start button for offline use. The processed images are sent to a website for remote cat playtime.
Volkswagen is set to begin testing self-driving cars in the US this month, starting with a fleet of 10 modified ID.Buzz electric vans in Austin. The vehicles will use Mobileye's Level 4 self-driving system to collect driving data and refine the technology. VW plans to expand its testing to at least four more US cities and aims to launch a commercial self-driving service in Austin by 2026. The company also intends to offer fleets of driverless ID.Buzz EVs to other mobility and transportation companies. This move reflects VW's transformation into a mobility company and its efforts to compete with other robotaxi rivals in the US.