Global Scans · Robots · Weekly Summary

• [New] As of 2026, seven core innovations define Carlin's leadership: fully automated haulage and drills, AI-driven ore modeling, drone / geophysical mapping, renewable energy integration, closed-loop water systems, predictive AI maintenance, and proactive land reclamation. Farmonaut
• [New] Wayve, a specialist in embodied AI for autonomous driving, could be in line to raise as much as $2 billion in its next funding round. Robotics & Automation News
• [New] The novelty of autonomous flight will eventually wear off, much like driverless taxis or household robots have become more familiar. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Tesla will have an estimated 525,000 active Robotaxis by 2030, 17 million cumulative Optimus robot deliveries by 2040, and more than 11 million FSD subscriptions by 2030. TESLARATI
• [New] Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous taxi service in London by 2026. Techloy
• [New] One could think of Moxi as the minimum viable humanoid, which is less complex in structure but no less useful in comparison to a humanoid robot. Business Insider
• [New] The partnership with Ukraine has resulted in major investment by Ukraine's largest drone manufacturer into the UK, as Ukrspecsystems will invest £200 million in two new facilities in the UK, creating 500 high-skilled jobs and boosting economic growth. GOV.UK
• [New] Boston Dynamics, a robotics company owned by Hyundai, will start using its Atlas robot at a Hyundai electric car factory in Georgia in October 2025. Your Site Name
• [New] Artificial intelligence could displace nearly 100 million U.S. jobs within the next ten years, prompting Democrats to call for a robot tax on companies that replace human workers with machines. Insights
• [New] Alongside hardware updates, Tesla plans to introduce Full-Self Driving version 14, the latest iteration of its autonomous driving software. chandra-luxe-capital news
• [New] Fenris represents a significant leap in autonomous robotics for United States and Allied military organizations to perform critical battlefield tasks, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce risk in complex environments. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] The combination of high survivability, success, and cost effectiveness will result in cruise missiles and their strike drone counterparts continuing to be the go-to first strike option for the United States and other major military powers. Military Times
• [New] By 2030-2035, for urban journeys including airport to city and city-to-city short hops, fully autonomous air taxis or with minimal human pilot intervention will be an accepted option in several parts of the world. OnlySky
• [New] The Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty executive order established a federal task force to counter adversarial drone threats. Ainvest
• Elon Musk introduces Tesla's highly anticipated autonomous robotaxi, Cybercab, priced under $30,000, and reveals plans for full self-driving features in Model 3 and Model Y cars in California and Texas by 2025. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• The Lyft-ready autonomous vehicle (AV) will include over 100 sensors. Engadget
• According to a Gartner forecast reported by CXTODAY, autonomous systems powered by generative AI are expected to handle 80% of customer service interactions by 2029, resulting in a reduction of up to 30% in operational costs. Forbes
• The autonomous vehicle revolution has transitioned from future speculation to present commercial reality on a global scale, creating immediate pressures that threaten traditional rental car and broader mobility economics. Ankura
• China is investing heavily in autonomous systems - and swarms of drones could overwhelm Taiwan's (and U.S.) defences. SOF News
• Denmark has been channeling €830 million annually from frozen Russian assets directly to small Ukrainian drone producers and has also established a co-production facility that could later serve Danish forces. Caliber.az
• The company Ehang hopes to launch autonomous flying taxis in major Chinese cities by 2028. Currently, by AT&T
• The IMO is developing a code for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships which is expected to be ready for voluntary use in 2025. DNV

Last updated: 20 October 2025