Texas Rice University students raise $1.85 million to build drone network for life-saving medical deliveries. Here's how it worksSeven Rice University engineering students have launched Haast Autonomous, a startup poised to revolutionize medical logistics. Securing $1...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
India key to Mercedes’ technology stack, autonomous-driving ambitions: CTO Jörg BurzerMercedes-Benz is significantly leveraging its Indian R&D center in Bengaluru for its biggest software transformation to date, MB.OS, which ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Self-driving tech supplier Mobileye plans US robotaxi service next yearMobileye will launch its own robotaxi service in the United States next year. The company plans to deploy about 100 robotaxis in a major US...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Qualcomm in talks to buy Tenstorrent: ReportThe talks were ongoing and the price could change, or the discussions could fall apart, according to the report. It was not clear if the pr...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Salesforce to buy AI agent platform Fin for about $3.6 billionSalesforce is acquiring Fin, an autonomous AI agent platform, for approximately $3.6 billion. This move will strengthen Salesforce's Agentf...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Recognising the AI innovations driving business transformationAs artificial intelligence becomes central to how organisations operate, compete, and grow, businesses are increasingly looking for solutio...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Government scraps licensing rule for vehicle safety technologyIndia has taken a bold step by deregulating key radio frequencies, paving the way for innovative advancements in self-driving and collision...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Baidu, PostBus get regulatory nod for robotaxi service in eastern SwitzerlandBaidu's self-driving service, AmiGo, has gained regulatory approval in Switzerland. This joint venture with PostBus plans to launch Europe'...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
VCs turn the screws; Ex-Paisabazaar CEO’s new betHappy Friday! Investors are rewriting the rules of engagement with founders after governance blowups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Rekise Marine raises $9.7 million from Accel, NKSquared to build autonomous naval platformsBengaluru-based Rekise Marine secured $9.7 million from Accel and NKSquared. The funding will accelerate the development of autonomous ship...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
India clears way for self-driving, safety car tech to reduce road deathsIndia has removed the licence requirement for automotive radar sensors operating in the 77-81 GHz frequency band, paving the way for wider ...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in LondonChinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operati...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescueA remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technolo...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Uber opens sign-ups for London robotaxis ahead of launch in monthsUber is launching its first robotaxi service in London. Users can now sign up for a chance to ride in these AI-driven vehicles. The service...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Uber opens sign-ups for London 'robotaxis' ahead of launch 'in months'Londoners can now sign up for a chance to experience the city's first robotaxis. Uber is partnering with British start-up Wayve to offer ri...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST