Robotics

フィラデルフィア中心部で配達ロボットの通行を妨害した女性が逮捕され、その様子が動画で記録され話題になっている

• •フィラデルフィア中心部で女性が配達ロボットの道を譲ることを拒否したとされる
• •この対立は動画に記録されており、オンライン上で注目を集めている
• •女性は配達ロボットを妨害した容疑で逮捕された

Based on a SUGENA seminar, the article disassembles humanoid robots into components to analyze China's strengths, challenges, and Japan's competitive opportunities.

• •Development, mass production, and social implementation of humanoid robots are accelerating in China.
• •SUGENA's seminar "Physical AI Dissection" analyzed humanoids by breaking them down into AI, joints, sensors, and hands.
• •The article examines China's strengths, remaining challenges, and areas where Japanese companies can compete based on the seminar's content.

A photo report from the CEATEC 2026 exhibition floor highlights notable displays such as remote robotic hands and lensless microscopes.

• •The article covers the CEATEC 2026 exhibition, held from October 13 to 16 at Makuhari Messe.
• •It features displays including a device that transmits the hardness of remote objects and a lensless microscope.
• •A remote-controlled robotic hand capable of grasping potato chips is also highlighted.

Volvo is expanding its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia to upgrade its automated driving systems, extending the collaboration beyond battery electric vehicles.

• •Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expanded partnership with Nvidia.
• •The collaboration will extend beyond the development of battery electric vehicles.
• •This move builds on a partnership that has lasted for nearly a decade.

Volvo plans to launch a hands-free, point-to-point driving system by 2030, powered by Nvidia's latest AI technology and autonomous driving stack.

• •Volvo will use Nvidia's autonomous driving stack to power a new partially automated driving system similar to Tesla's FSD (Supervised).
• •The new point-to-point system is designated as Level 2++, enabling hands-free driving.
• •The launch is targeted for 2030.

CEATEC 2026と併催されるJapan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026で、走行中ワイヤレス給電や自動運転大型バスなどのビジネス事例が紹介される

• •隔年開催の「Japan Mobility Show」とは異なり、ビジネスの出会いを生み出すことを目的としたイベントとして開催されている
• •道路からの走行中ワイヤレス給電技術が展示・紹介の対象となる
• •いすゞの自動運転大型バスや、超小型自動車の「セルフメイド」などの見どころが多数用意されている

This photo report from the 'CEATEC 2026' exhibition covers showcases such as cooperative AI for bicycle driving assistance and underwater drones for marine digital twins.

• •The 'CEATEC 2026' digital innovation exhibition is being held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16.
• •Cooperative AI technology for bicycle driving assistance is on display.
• •Examples of marine digital twins using underwater drones are also featured.

A petition to NHTSA alleges Tesla robotaxis ignore school zone speed limits, with the agency to decide on a formal investigation within three months.

• •A petition was submitted to NHTSA alleging that Tesla robotaxis ignore speed limits when passing through school zones.
• •NHTSA must decide whether to initiate a formal investigation within three months.
• •The petition is based on safety concerns regarding robotaxis.

Everblue Technologies' snow removal drone won the Mobility Innovation Award at CEATEC AWARD 2026, with a small electric prototype exhibited for snowy regions.

• •Everblue Technologies' 'snow removal drone' won the 'Mobility Innovation Award' at CEATEC AWARD 2026.
• •It is designed to be small and electric to address snow removal challenges in snowy regions.
• •A prototype was exhibited at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026, held concurrently with CEATEC 2026.

Zeteoh's spatial AI 'TRAILS' won the Next Generation Award at CEATEC AWARD 2026, introducing high-precision indoor positioning technology that does not require Wi-Fi.

• •Zeteoh's spatial AI 'TRAILS' won the 'Next Generation Award' at CEATEC AWARD 2026.
• •It is exhibited as a technology that achieves high-precision indoor positioning without requiring Wi-Fi or beacons.
• •It also features the ability to record hand movements using a spatial AI camera.