autonomous

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On a recent earnings call, Musk said Tesla’s future additions to its vehicle lineups would all be autonomous over the long run, excluding its plans for the delayed Roadster sports car.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Eclipse focuses on industries such as manufacturing, energy and defense, including the space defense company True Anomaly, the aerospace defense firm Ursa Major and Blue Water Autonomy, which designs autonomous ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The study demonstrates that smaller, simpler instruments can still deliver valuable scientific insights when paired with autonomous robotic systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Aerospace startup Hermeus is moving its headquarters to El Segundo from Atlanta as it aims to build autonomous hypersonic aircraft for the military, the latest sign of revival in the region’s aerospace and defense sectors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It is amazing that such an institution, exerting so much influence on academic science, has been able to remain so absolutely autonomous.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas