Travis Kalanick launches a new company called Atoms focused on robotics
Kalanick’s existing ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens will be rolled into Atoms, which also wants to get into mining and transport.
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Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo’s streets
Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup.
Zoox starts mapping Dallas and Phoenix for its robotaxis
It’s a precursor to launching robotaxis in those cities, though the Amazon-owned company is still waiting for federal approval to commercially operate its purpose-built AV.
Autolane is building ‘air traffic control’ for autonomous vehicles
And the Palo Alto-based startup has raised $7.4 million to do that.
Teradar raises $150M for a sensor it says beats lidar and radar
Teradar’s sensor uses the terahertz part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and combines the best traits of radar and lidar sensors without some of the drawbacks.
Robotaxi companies must do more to prove safety, Waymo co-CEO says
Waymo co-CEO Takedra Mawakana urged rival autonomous vehicle companies to be more transparent about their safety data during an interview at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. She said that companies removing human drivers from vehicles have a responsibility to prove their technology makes roads safer.
Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus
The incident happened in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this month. Waymo says it has already updated the software on its robotaxis.
How AI is shaping the future of mobility with Uber’s CPO and Nuro’s co-founder at Techcrunch Disrupt 2025
From ride-hailing at massive global scale to autonomous delivery bots on neighborhood streets, AI is reinventing how people and goods move. Uber Technologies’ Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal and Nuro Co-Founder Dave Ferguson take the stage to discuss the breakthroughs shaping mobility, the challenges of deploying AI in unpredictable real-world environments, and what the next decade of transportation will look like.
Waymo expands to Denver and Seattle with its Zeekr-made vans
Add another two cities to the growing list where Waymo is looking to deploy its robotaxis. The company will start with manual testing but is eyeing a commercial launch in both cities.
Why Runway is eyeing the robotics industry for future revenue growth
Runway is building up a robotics-focused team and fine-tuning its existing models for robotics and self-driving car customers.