Semiconductors
Beyond Silicon: Engineering Tellurium for Next-Gen Transistors
Researchers are uncovering new ways to engineer transistors using ultrathin Tellurium to manage noise and improve performance in next-generation chips.
Thomas Mueller
Mobile Robotics
Predictive Power: Gecko Robotics Secures Major US Navy Deal
Gecko Robotics has secured a major five-year deal with the U.S. Navy to deploy autonomous systems for predictive maintenance across the fleet.
ADAS
Regulatory Spotlight: Feds Intensify Probe Into Tesla’s FSD Performance
The NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software, focusing on safety performance during low-visibility conditions.
SDV
The Terabit Horizon: Scaling Data Interconnects for the SDV Era
As vehicles transition to high-speed data hubs, the adoption of 10BASE-T1s Ethernet and the prospect of Terabit-per-second speeds are reshaping vehicle architectures.
Autonomous Vehicles
Uber Taps Rivian for $1.25B Robotaxi Fleet Expansion
Uber and Rivian have entered a landmark $1.25 billion agreement to develop 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs, signaling a shift toward purpose-built hardware for the robotaxi market.
Physical AI
Closing the Sim-to-Real Gap: NVIDIA’s Framework for Physical AI
NVIDIA is bridging the gap between digital neurons and physical movement by integrating simulation, generative AI, and embedded compute to streamline robot learning workflows.
The Un-Engineering Lens
The World Doesn’t Need Better Maps. It Needs Better Memories
Neural Reconstruction, Spatial Persistence, and Why the Real Breakthrough in Physical AI Isn’t Where You Think There is a quiet revolution happening in how machines perceive the physical world, and most of the industry is looking at it through the wrong lens. Neural reconstruction — the family of techniques that
Semiconductors
Scaling the Nanoscale: Lithography, HBM4, and the Future of Distributed Compute
High-NA EUV lithography and 3D packaging are taking center stage as the industry grapples with HBM4 standards and the physical limitations of silicon. New research explores tellurium transistors and gravity-induced warpage.
Mobile Robotics
Industrial Evolution: High-Stakes Robotics Moves into Defense and Agriculture
Gecko Robotics has secured its largest deal yet with the U.S. Navy, utilizing autonomous climbing robots to predict maintenance needs. Meanwhile, Neura Robotics explores new frontiers with Qualcomm's IQ10 chips.
ADAS
Under Scrutiny: Feds Intensify Probe Into Tesla’s Vision-Only ADAS
The NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s 'Full Self-Driving' (Supervised) software. The probe focuses on system performance during low-visibility conditions, following reports of continued technical struggles.
SDV
SDV Over Profits: Why Rivian is Delaying Gains to Own the Autonomy Stack
Rivian is prioritizing long-term autonomous capabilities over short-term profitability. By delaying its 2027 EBITDA goals, the company is doubling down on the software-defined architecture required for true vehicle intelligence.
Autonomous Vehicles
The $1.25 Billion Bet: Uber and Rivian Partner to Redefine the Robotaxi
Uber and Rivian have announced a landmark $1.25 billion partnership to deploy up to 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs. This deal signals a major shift in the robotaxi landscape, focusing on purpose-built electric platforms for autonomous fleets.