Week in Review: Autonomous Roundup

Drones Have Raised the Odds and Risks of Small Wars
Drone Warfare: the success of unmanned aerial vehicles in recent conflicts could tempt more countries to go on the offensive.

Self-driving Taxis Gain Approval in California
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved two new programs that will allow companies operating autonomous vehicles to run driverless ride-hailing services, also known as “robotaxis”.

US Coast Guard Conducts Tests of Unmanned Surface Vessels
A series of tests were conducted to evaluate the performance and potential applications of unmanned surface vehicles. “It’s clear that autonomous technology is a growing industry, and has great potential to enhance Coast Guard operations.”

Self-driving Tractors, Robot Apple Pickers: The High-tech Future of Farming
Electric cars and renewable power plants tend to get all the attention when it comes to clean tech. But this harvest season, you might also spare a thought for those working just as hard in the food tech sector.

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