Exclusive-EU to approve Amazon's iRobot deal without conditions - sources
BRUSSELS European Union antitrust regulators are set to approve without conditions Amazon's $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum
2023-11-23 17:53
GM's Cruise plans careful re-launch for driverless robotaxis
(Reuters) -General Motors' robotaxi unit Cruise is planning to re-launch in one city, the company said on Wednesday. Cruise had
2023-11-23 05:15
As baby boomers retire, German businesses turn to robots
(This Oct. 27 story has been corrected to change the name of the Daimler Truck works council head to Matthias
2023-10-30 22:26
EU regulators set new Feb 14 deadline on Amazon/iRobot deal
PARIS European Union (EU) antitrust regulators will decide by February 14 next year on whether to clear Amazon's
2023-10-30 18:54
Feds probing safety of GM's robotaxis around pedestrians
The US auto safety regulator has opened a probe into whether General Motors' self-driving unit Cruise has taken sufficient precautions with its autonomous vehicles to safeguard pedestrians, it said on Tuesday.
2023-10-17 19:47
Japan startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 million price tag
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Chris Gallagher YOKOHAMA, Japan Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-metre-tall (14.8-feet), four-wheeled
2023-10-02 10:18
EU antitrust regulators halt Amazon, iRobot probe, await info
BRUSSELS EU antitrust regulators have delayed their investigation into Amazon's $1.7 billion acquisition of robot vacuum cleaner maker
2023-09-12 00:20
Robot invasion slows in the face of weaker US economy, high interest rates
By Timothy Aeppel Even a robot invasion can't beat a slowing economy. Companies in North America sharply cut
2023-08-31 18:27
Chipotle tests 'Autocado,' a robot to speed up guacamole production
Your Chipotle guacamole may soon be prepared by a robot. Meet "Autocado," a Chipotle robot designed to perform the more tedious tasks of creating the chain's guacamole, including cutting, coring, and peeling avocados.
2023-07-14 02:15
Zoox headcount grows as Amazon's self-driving unit expands testing in Vegas
By Abhirup Roy and Akash Sriram Amazon.com Inc's self-driving vehicle unit Zoox has grown its headcount by about
2023-06-28 00:20
UK regulator clears Amazon's planned purchase of iRobot
(Reuters) -Britain's competition regulator on Friday cleared Amazon.com Inc's planned $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot Corp, maker of the Roomba
2023-06-16 17:18
Amazon's iRobot deal faces July 6 EU antitrust deadline
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS EU antitrust regulators will decide by July 6 whether to clear Amazon.com Inc's
2023-06-01 23:51