Robotics

General Intuition has raised $2.3 billion to build AI systems that learn in video-game environments and are later deployed in physical settings. The company’s thesis is that games such as Fortnite provide dense, scalable worlds where agents can practice perception, planning, interaction and adaptation at far lower cost than real-world robotics trials. The article frames the funding as a major bet on using synthetic environments to accelerate embodied AI, reducing the need for expensive data coll

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous-driving unit, has registered a German corporate entity as part of preparations for possible future expansion in Europe, according to Bloomberg Tech. The move does not indicate that robotaxi operations have begun in Germany, but it suggests the company is building the legal and administrative foundation needed to explore the European market. A German presence could support regulatory engagement, partnerships, testing, mapping, and potential commercial deployment if Wa