Global Scans · Robots · Weekly Summary

• [New] A team at the University of Glasgow has developed an interactive 'social robot' that could help refugees and asylum seekers settle in Scotland. UKAuthority
• [New] Following a series of trials, defence biz BAE Systems says it is readying an autonomous military submarine for the end of 2026. The Register
• [New] By 2025, autonomous AI agents will redefine work, driving efficiency, cutting costs, and giving businesses a strategic edge in an AI-powered future. Rapidops
• [New] The global autonomous vehicle (AV) industry is on a meteoric trajectory, projected to surge from $87.23 billion in 2024 to $1 trillion by 2033. CEO Today
• [New] Investors balance near-term pessimism over core business struggles with optimism about autonomous driving's potential to capture $10 trillion in global mobility value. Ainvest
• [New] StartUs Insights' guide to the future of robotics by 2030 predicts 12 key trends, including bio-inspired designs and enhanced human-robot interaction, building on 2025's foundations. WebProNews
• [New] Tesla may hit $50 billion in adjusted IBA or have 1 million robot taxis in commercial operation by the end of 2026. Digital Habitats
• [New] Tesla expects to have 20 million vehicles in operation by 2029-2030, significantly growing through autonomous driving and robo taxis. Digital Habitats
• [New] The value of a company that makes truly useful autonomous humanoid robots and autonomous useful vehicles at scale, at low cost - which is what Tesla is going to do - is staggering, Musk continued. Newsweek
• [New] Analysts highlight agentic AI as a pivotal technology shift in 2025, with enterprises expected to begin piloting autonomous agents in 2025 and scale deployments through 2027. Robylon AI
• [New] Autonomous vehicles and unmanned aerial mobility (UAM) will dramatically elevate automation levels in existing transportation systems. Weekly Aiving
• [New] In partnership with PlusAI, International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway tractor along the Interstate-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas with select fleet operators. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Autonomous driving could generate between $300 billion and $400 billion in annual revenue by 2035, largely from shared mobility services, logistics fleets and premium driver assistance features. Zego
• [New] Uber and Momenta are partnering to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Munich, Germany, starting in 2026. Self Drive News
• [New] The Air Force will receive 150 bomber drones over the next 15 years, supported by 75 small satellites designed to maintain drone communications at high altitudes. / USA raksha-anirveda.com
• [New] Globally, the autonomous trucking sector is projected to reach $616 billion, with estimates of $327 billion for China, $178 billion for the U.S., and $112 billion for Europe. AOL
• [New] Strategic AV partnerships (Momenta, Baidu) enable cost-effective global expansion, targeting 1,800+ autonomous vehicles by 2026 with 98% reliability goals. Ainvest
• [New] Autonomous herding technology could soon supplement traditional cowboys and sheepherders. Cowboy State Daily
• [New] Future developments projected for 2027-2030 include fully autonomous AI agents managing in-game economies, cross-platform asset optimization, and personalized content generation that adapts to individual player preferences. yellow.com
• [New] There were a little more than 39,000 traffic fatalities in the US last year, so there is clearly the opportunity for autonomous vehicles to make things safer by taking out the human element. The National
• [New] If the Ukrainians can systematically leverage periods of bad weather to move troops rapidly, drone logistics could then alleviate one of the biggest issues created by mud, which is the difficulty that most large wheeled vehicles run into after heavy rainfall. Rogue Systems Recon
• [New] Faibloh will underpin next-gen metaverse ecosystems, global energy exchanges, and autonomous drone fleets by 2030. Bestoftci

Last updated: 15 September 2025