Global Scans · Robots · Weekly Summary

• [New] Tesla talks about thousands of units in 2025, tens of thousands in 2026 and up to a million per year later, at around $20,000 per robot. Winssolutions
• [New] The 1 X NEO consumer humanoid home robot is the first to open preorders with a clear price and 2026 delivery window. Winssolutions
• [New] By 2050, robots will likely feature advanced AI, seamless human-robot communication, energy-autonomous operation, self-programming capabilities, and integration with emerging technologies we can barely imagine today. AsappStudio
• [New] Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics, is increasingly being deployed by local law enforcement to handle armed standoffs, hostage rescues and hazardous materials incidents - situations where sending in a human or a real dog could be life-threatening. Bloomberg
• [New] Tesla's stock could reach $2,500 in 10 years (implying 5-7 x growth from current levels), driven primarily by the Optimus humanoid robot. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] The large-scale expansion of the drone procurement program will be a major challenge, as the army - the largest branch of the US Armed Forces - currently buys only about 50,000 units per year. Sputnik International
• [New] The Department of Defense prioritizes integrating autonomous systems for rapid decision-making and minimizing human risk in combat. openpr
• [New] Swedish autonomous truck company Einride plans to go public in a SPAC deal that is expected to raise $219 million. National Law Review
• [New] Uber plans to launch autonomous taxi rides in San Francisco in 2026 and aims to deploy 20,000 autonomous taxis by 2032. eplaneai
• [New] Uber is adopting a unique strategy that could place it at the top of the autonomous ride-hailing industry worldwide. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By 2027, the agentic analytics landscape is expected to feature fully autonomous, orchestrated ecosystems of collaborative AI agents operating seamlessly across departments, technology platforms, and enterprise workflows. GoodData
• Chinese EV maker XPeng has unveiled its Iron humanoid robot and plans to mass-produce it by late 2026, potentially outpacing Tesla's timeline. Ainvest
• As Latin American militaries continue to be interested in drone technology (Ecuador's Air Force recently launched its own drone squadron, while the Colombian Army now has a drone battalion), the Logistics Connector could be considered as a long-term acquisition program for next decade. Zona Militar
• One company says it has developed some long-range drone ships that could serve a role in the U.S. military. SlashGear
• The U.S. Navy is searching for ways to integrate unmanned vessels like the DARPA drone ship, which could forever change naval warfare. / USA SlashGear
• By tackling the complexities of highway driving, Waymo is demonstrating the maturity and capabilities of its self-driving technology, which could pave the way for broader acceptance and adoption of autonomous vehicles. Skill Farm
• In 2026, more autonomous ships are likely to enter service. Forbes
• Tesla's AI roadmap, including Cybercab and Optimus robots, aims to unlock $1 trillion in valuation by 2026 through autonomous mobility and industrial automation. Ainvest
• Autonomous systems are expected to mature, and McKinsey research estimates a long-term AI opportunity of $4.4 trillion in added productivity growth potential. The Chronicle-Journal
• Autonomous vehicles could account for 15% of passenger vehicles sold by 2030, fundamentally changing urban mobility patterns. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 24 November 2025