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• [New] Approval will enable Tesla to begin limited testing and eventually open the Robotaxi service to the public in Phoenix, further validating its autonomous driving technology in a new environment. TESMAG
• [New] The full deployment will begin in Q3 2025 and scale up through 2026, with Korean Air aiming to integrate the wearable robotics platform into aircraft structure manufacturing, engine component maintenance, and logistics handling operations. Your Gateway to the Aviation Industry - News, Careers,
• [New] Autonomous vehicles will cost between 1.3 million and 2.3 million jobs over the next 30 years in the U.S. alone, not only among taxi and rideshare drivers, but also long-haul truck drivers and last-mile delivery drivers. The Cool Down
• [New] As Tesla continues to pilot, refine, and expand its services, it forges a path towards a future where autonomous vehicles could fundamentally alter the landscape of city mobility. ilovetesla.com
• [New] Creating stricter safety standards will help adoption of autonomous features and vehicles, as nearly 70% of Asian consumers said that safety standards are the top factor affecting their willingness to use autonomous vehicles. Oliver Wyman Forum
• [New] Global semiconductors sales are currently expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, with demand being driven by technological innovations, including continued interest in generative AI, the growing use of digital twins and advances in autonomous driving technology. Technology Networks
• [New] Ukraine has increasingly employed drone and robotic technologies on the battlefield as part of its broader strategy to minimize troop losses and adapt to evolving threats along the front line during Russia's full-scale invasion. The Kyiv Independent
• [New] Ukraine has built up its own offensive drone threat, reaching deep into Russia with some long-range strikes. Boston Herald
• [New] Beyond 2030, the robotics industry is expected to transform the manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors as robots will begin to operate more independently. Insider Monkey
• [New] The development of robotaxis and humanoid robots could create new revenue streams for Tesla, diversifying its business model beyond traditional vehicle manufacturing. Noor Trends
• [New] Putin's rapidly growing drone arsenal poses a direct threat to European security and would likely play a leading role in any future war with Russia. Atlantic Council
• [New] Imagine a world where drones can deliver packages or inspect infrastructure without making a racket. TechAnnouncer
• [New] The use of drone swarms might necessitate a reevaluation of defence strategies among NATO allies, particularly concerning air defence systems and military logistics. County Local News
• [New] 40% of drone companies believe that agriculture and precision farming are anticipated to drive the largest demand for drones in India by 2030, following the defence sector. Daily Excelsior
• [New] A new imaging technique developed by MIT researchers could enable quality-control robots in a warehouse to peer through a cardboard shipping box and see that the handle of a mug buried under packing peanuts is broken. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] Tiny Robots Could Help Fix Leaky Water Pipes Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously - reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work - have been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield. SlideShare
• [New] Ukraine signed a memorandum on a long-term strategic partnership with US autonomous system engineering company Swift Beat, agreeing to produce hundreds of thousands of interceptor drones in 2025 that are capable of shooting down Russian Shahed drones and to expand production further in 2026. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Looking Ahead: Industry experts predict that by 2026, over 75% of commercial applications will incorporate some form of AI visual recognition, with edge computing enabling real-time processing in everything from smart glasses to autonomous vehicles. Jasmine Business Directory
• [New] Autonomous vehicles and robots will revolutionize transportation and improve quality of life, contributing billions to Tesla's future value. Investing Snacks
• [New] Iran might transfer part of its missile and drone production to Houthi-controlled areas after Israel struck production facilities. The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
• [New] The NHS has embraced the potential of robots and autonomous systems as part of a wider digital transformation strategy, including its vision for a neighbourhood health service, focusing on community-based care. Nottingham Trent University

Last updated: 14 July 2025