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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on November 05, 2026

What Is Waymo? How Its Robotaxi Service Works and Where It’s Expanding.

Valued at more than $120 billion, Waymo is aggressively staking its claim in key cities and major international markets in phase two of its commercial rollout, securing rider loyalty before competitors can catch up. 

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on October 22, 2026

Tesla’s Optimus Robot: Uses and Release Timeline

Optimus is a humanoid robot built by Tesla and designed to interact with its surroundings using two arms, hands and legs. Here’s what it can do, what it could be used for, how it works and when it may become more widely available.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on October 13, 2026

What Is Zoox?

Zoox’s unique “carriage-style” robotaxi is expanding to more cities. Now the Amazon subsidiary needs California's permission to charge fares — and a plan to close the gap with Waymo.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on October 13, 2026

What Is Tesla?

Tesla is a renewable energy provider best recognized for its all-electric luxury vehicles. But the company is so much more than just an automaker. Here’s what to know about Tesla, including its early history, main products and unique customer model.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on October 08, 2026

14 Restaurant Robots Changing the Food Industry

From frying chicken wings and bussing tables to completing food deliveries, these restaurant robots are automating and advancing the food industry.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on October 08, 2026

32 Robotics Companies and Startups on the Forefront of Innovation

These companies represent some of the key players in the robotics industry.

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Built In Staff Built In Staff
Updated on October 06, 2026

11 Robotics Applications in Banking and Finance

Robotics is revolutionizing the way lots of banking and finance companies do business through something called robotic process automation.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on October 06, 2026

Are Police Robots the Future of Law Enforcement?

Robots are an increasingly common crime-fighting tool for police and other law enforcement personnel. But how will they change the industry?

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on October 06, 2026

The Future of Robots and Robotics

The future of robotics evokes both exciting and cautious undertones as employees learn how to navigate a human-robot workforce.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on September 15, 2026

Tesla Robotaxis: What We Know About Elon Musk’s Driverless Ride-Hailing Service

Tesla’s robotaxi fleet, powered by new self-driving software, was launched in Texas in 2025. The Cybercab, however, is still pending regulatory clearance and the widespread rollout of unsupervised autonomous driving.

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