Kalanick's Atoms Acquires Pronto, Rivian's R2 Details
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Travis Kalanick, Ubers former CEO, is back in robotics with Atoms, planning to acquire Pronto, an autonomous vehicle startup. This echoes Ubers 2016 acquisition of Levandowskis Otto, which led to a lawsuit from Waymo. Meanwhile, Rivian unveiled details on its R2 electric vehicle, featuring a powerful new OS and halo wheels. Lucid Motors teased a robotaxi concept, while Rivian spun out Mind Robotics, focusing on advanced hands for industrial tasks. Uber added robotaxis from Zoox and Motional, Wayve plans a Tokyo pilot, and the FAA approved electric aircraft tests across twenty-six states.
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