Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Mobile and Transportation

Loadsmart raises $90 million for AI that matches shippers with truck transportation

Venture Beast

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Loadsmart, a startup deploying AI that matches shippers with truck transportation, has raised $90 million in fresh capital. Read More.

Transportation

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Google’s Transporter Network uses minimal data to teach robots to stack blocks

Venture Beast

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Google researchers propose Transporter Networks, AI models that learn from few examples to complete robot grasping tasks. Read More.

Transportation

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Otto Motors raises $29 million to staff warehouses with autonomous mobile robots

Venture Beast

JUNE 1, 2020

Otto Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics that supplies autonomous mobile robots to manufacturing and logistics customers, has raised $29 million. Read More.

Mobile

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CES 2023: A list of Washington state companies showing off their latest tech gadgets and services

GeekWire

JANUARY 3, 2023

The Seattle tech giant will promote a slate of products and services across e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, internet of things, and high-tech retail, as well as vehicle technology. We’ve rounded up a list of companies from the Seattle area and beyond that will be exhibiting at the tech show this week.

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Mobileye partners with Lohr and Transdev to develop self-driving shuttles

Venture Beast

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Mobileye announced that it's partnering with Lohr and Transdev to develop self-driving shuttles for public transportation. Read More.

Development

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TuSimple plans autonomous truck network backed by UPS

Venture Beast

JULY 1, 2020

TuSimple announced the launch of a nationwide -- and eventually global -- autonomous freight network that might someday transport goods in 48 U.S. Read More.

Network

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Skydio gains FAA approval to conduct bridge inspections with drones in North Carolina

Venture Beast

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Skydio and the North Carolina Department of Transportation have gained FAA approval to conduct bridge inspections with drones in North Carolina. Read More.

Transportation

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December Tech Trends Report and 2016 Enterprise Tech Projections

CTOvision

DECEMBER 30, 2015

For 2016, expect more IT departments to be buying these small form factor cloud in a box data centers. Artificial Intelligence : Science fiction has brought this term to be a household word, but few realize the reality of this field of computing. The use of cloud based AI to serve users will be led by Amazon and Echo.

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Flock Freight raises $113.5 million to consolidate truck freight shipments with algorithms

Venture Beast

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Flock Freight, a startup developing a platform that matches freight with ground transportation, has raised $113.5 Read More.

Transportation

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How May Mobility’s autonomous shuttle ambitions backfired

Venture Beast

JULY 6, 2020

May Mobility, an apparent success story in the self-driving industry, suffered from overambition and technological limitations that cratered its business. Read More.

Mobile

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Unlocking the Power of AI with a Real-Time Data Strategy

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

By George Trujillo, Principal Data Strategist, DataStax Increased operational efficiencies at airports. Investments in artificial intelligence are helping businesses to reduce costs, better serve customers, and gain competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets. report they have established a data culture 26.5%

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The emerging technology trends revolutionizing our world

Dataconomy

AUGUST 9, 2023

From the realms of artificial intelligence that have grown far beyond our wildest imaginations to the fusion of reality and the virtual, this year has already unveiled an array of emerging technologies that will redefine industries, elevate human experiences, and challenge the fabric of our existence. Are you new to AI?

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Drone data analytics provider DroneBase nabs $20M

Venture Beast

OCTOBER 26, 2021

DroneBase, a company providing a service that allows customers to rent drones and apply AI to the data they capture, has raised $20 million. Read More.

Data

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Seven Trends and Predictions for 2017

CTOvision

JANUARY 21, 2017

Driverless taxis will provide the last-mile transportation from rapid transit. Philips and Dutch Radbound University are using big data and IoT to get patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) out into the world. Trend #3—Artificial Intelligence. Trend #2—Internet of Things (IoT).

Trends

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Tech News Review 19 July 2016

CTOvision

JULY 19, 2016

billion) in just seven sessions since the mobile game Pokemon GO was launched in the United States. Empowering Growth Hackers with Big Data. Empowering Growth Hackers with Big DataCIOGrowth hacking brings together the ideas of hacking big data and driving business growth. trillion yen ($42.5

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FourKites raises $100M for supply chain visibility

Venture Beast

MARCH 24, 2021

FourKites, a startup developing tools designed to bring greater visibility to the supply chain, has raised $100 million in funding. Read More.

Tools

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Via acquires delivery logistics startup Fleetonomy to bolster fulfillment with AI

Venture Beast

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Via acquired Fleetonomy, a startup that analyzes delivery data and delivers insights to maximize inventory and conduct proactive maintenance. Read More.

Data

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Plus raises $200 million to develop its autonomous truck platform

Venture Beast

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Autonomous truck startup Plus.ai announced a $200 million series B round to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of its system. Read More.

Development

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Geospatial analytics startup AiDash lands $27M

Venture Beast

OCTOBER 14, 2021

AiDash, a geospatial analytics firm developing AI to process data from satellites, has raised $27 million in a venture funding round. Read More.

Data

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On-demand logistics and fulfillment startup Flowspace raises $31M

Venture Beast

MARCH 15, 2021

Flowspace, a fulfillment and delivery logistics startup, has raised $31 million in an equity venture round. Read More.

Transportation

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Sea Machines raises $15 million for autonomous ship navigation

Venture Beast

JULY 22, 2020

Sea Machines Robotics, a startup developing autonomous ship solutions, closed a $15 million round to bring its total raised to over $25 million. Read More.

Development

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How edge AI can make enterprises more agile

Venture Beast

JUNE 9, 2021

Edge AI, or AI implemented locally, on edge hardware, can bring about enormous benefits for organizations in key industries. Read More.

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Wingcopter raises $22 million to ramp up delivery drone production

Venture Beast

JANUARY 25, 2021

Wingcopter, a delivery drone manufacturer in Germany, has raised $22 million in venture capital to expand its health care operations. Read More.

Artificial Intelligence

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Pony.ai raises $100 million more to advance its autonomous vehicle tech

Venture Beast

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Autonomous vehicle startup Pony.ai has raised $100 million more, bringing its total raised to over $1 billion at a $5.3 billion valuation. Read More.

Artificial Intelligence

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Waymo’s driverless cars were involved in 18 accidents over 20 months

Venture Beast

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Waymo released a safety report outlining the accidents and near-collisions its cars encountered in the years they've been driving in Phoenix. Read More.

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Wilson Logistics will put Locomation’s autonomous driving tech in 1,000 trucks

Venture Beast

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Wilson Logistics has signed a deal with Locomation to equip over 1,000 of Wilson's trucks with autonomous platooning technology. Read More.

Transportation

Transportation Artificial Intelligence Big Data Mobile

Simpro raises $350M as demand grows for field service automation software

Venture Beast

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Simpro, a company developing field service automation software, has raised $50 million and acquired two companies. Read More.

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MIT task force predicts fully autonomous vehicles won’t arrive for ‘at least’ 10 years

Venture Beast

JULY 22, 2020

An MIT report predicts that truly autonomous cars won't arrive for at least a decade -- even on the most optimistic timeline. Read More.

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Lidar startup Innoviz goes public via $1.4 billion SPAC merger

Venture Beast

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Lidar startup Innoviz filed to go public via a SPAC merger at a $1.4 billion valuation. It will be listed on the Nasdaq as INVZ. Read More.

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Nuro becomes first company to receive commercial autonomous vehicle permit from California DMV

Venture Beast

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Nuro is the first company to receive an autonomous vehicle deployment permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Read More.

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Curri nabs $6M for AI-powered last-mile construction logistics

Venture Beast

APRIL 1, 2021

Curri, a logistics startup focusing on the construction industry, raised $6 million in a series A funding round. Read More.

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Researchers find racial discrimination in ‘dynamic pricing’ algorithms used by Uber, Lyft, and others

Venture Beast

JUNE 12, 2020

A preprint study shows ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft, and Via charge higher prices in certain neighborhoods based on racial and other biases. Read More.

Research

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LGN, which helps companies deploy AI at scale, raises $2M

Venture Beast

MARCH 23, 2021

LGN, a startup specializing in technologies that help companies to deploy AI and machine learning at scale, has raised $2 million. Read More.

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Waymo begins robo-taxi tests in San Francisco

Venture Beast

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Alphabet's Waymo says it has begun piloting a ride-hailing service for its employees in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read More.

Artificial Intelligence

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DeepMind claims its AI improved Google Maps travel time estimates by up to 50%

Venture Beast

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Alphabet's DeepMind collaborated with Google to improve the quality of local traffic predictions. It says ETAs are now up to 50% more accurate than before. Read More.

Google

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Aurora Labs raises $23 million to automatically detect bugs in car codebases

Venture Beast

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Aurora Labs, an analytics startup developing an AI-powered connected vehicle platform, has raised $23 million in venture capital. Read More.

Development

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Idriverplus raises over $14.6 million for autonomous street cleaners and cars

Venture Beast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Beijing-based self-driving startup Idriverplus raised $14.6 million in funding to further develop its autonomous robot and vehicle platform. Read More.

Development

Development Artificial Intelligence Transportation Big Data

Delivery startup Refraction AI raises $4.2M to expand service areas

Venture Beast

MARCH 8, 2021

Refraction AI, a delivery startup based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has raised $4.2 million in venture capital. Read More.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Transportation Big Data Mobile

Autonomous vehicles should benefit those with disabilities, but progress remains slow

Venture Beast

AUGUST 21, 2020

Autonomous cars hold great promise for people living with disabilities, but carmakers need to prioritize those features in vehicle design. Read More.

Artificial Intelligence

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Slync.io raises $60 million to automate supply chain processes

Venture Beast

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Slync.io, a startup developing supply chain automation technologies, has raised $60 million in venture capital funding. Read More.

Development

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Gatik raises $9 million to winterize self-driving box trucks

Venture Beast

MARCH 2, 2021

Gatik, a company developing autonomous driving technology for short-haul logistics, has raised $9 million in funding. Read More.

Development

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Volansi raises $50 million for high-speed autonomous delivery drones

Venture Beast

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

San Francisco-based drone delivery startup Volansi raised $50 million in venture capital to accelerate its go-to-market efforts. Read More.

Transportation

Transportation Artificial Intelligence Big Data Mobile

Autonomous delivery companies stress need for clearer rules on deployment

Venture Beast

MAY 22, 2020

Autonomous vehicle companies including Cruise, Wing, and Nuro called for clearer regulation during an online Consumer Technology Association event. Read More.

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Ford and Argo AI kick off charitable food delivery pilot in Miami

Venture Beast

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Ford and self-driving car startup Argo AI are conducting a pilot in Miami to deliver school supplies to families. Read More.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Transportation Big Data Mobile

Loadsmart raises $90 million for AI that matches shippers with truck transportation

Google’s Transporter Network uses minimal data to teach robots to stack blocks

Webinars

Trending Sources

Otto Motors raises $29 million to staff warehouses with autonomous mobile robots

Webinars

CES 2023: A list of Washington state companies showing off their latest tech gadgets and services

Mobileye partners with Lohr and Transdev to develop self-driving shuttles

TuSimple plans autonomous truck network backed by UPS

Skydio gains FAA approval to conduct bridge inspections with drones in North Carolina

December Tech Trends Report and 2016 Enterprise Tech Projections

Flock Freight raises $113.5 million to consolidate truck freight shipments with algorithms

How May Mobility’s autonomous shuttle ambitions backfired

Unlocking the Power of AI with a Real-Time Data Strategy

The emerging technology trends revolutionizing our world

Drone data analytics provider DroneBase nabs $20M

Seven Trends and Predictions for 2017

Tech News Review 19 July 2016

FourKites raises $100M for supply chain visibility

Via acquires delivery logistics startup Fleetonomy to bolster fulfillment with AI

Plus raises $200 million to develop its autonomous truck platform

Geospatial analytics startup AiDash lands $27M

On-demand logistics and fulfillment startup Flowspace raises $31M

Sea Machines raises $15 million for autonomous ship navigation

How edge AI can make enterprises more agile

Wingcopter raises $22 million to ramp up delivery drone production

Pony.ai raises $100 million more to advance its autonomous vehicle tech

Waymo’s driverless cars were involved in 18 accidents over 20 months

Wilson Logistics will put Locomation’s autonomous driving tech in 1,000 trucks

Simpro raises $350M as demand grows for field service automation software

MIT task force predicts fully autonomous vehicles won’t arrive for ‘at least’ 10 years

Lidar startup Innoviz goes public via $1.4 billion SPAC merger

Nuro becomes first company to receive commercial autonomous vehicle permit from California DMV

Curri nabs $6M for AI-powered last-mile construction logistics

Researchers find racial discrimination in ‘dynamic pricing’ algorithms used by Uber, Lyft, and others

LGN, which helps companies deploy AI at scale, raises $2M

Waymo begins robo-taxi tests in San Francisco

DeepMind claims its AI improved Google Maps travel time estimates by up to 50%

Aurora Labs raises $23 million to automatically detect bugs in car codebases

Idriverplus raises over $14.6 million for autonomous street cleaners and cars

Delivery startup Refraction AI raises $4.2M to expand service areas

Autonomous vehicles should benefit those with disabilities, but progress remains slow

Slync.io raises $60 million to automate supply chain processes

Gatik raises $9 million to winterize self-driving box trucks

Volansi raises $50 million for high-speed autonomous delivery drones

Autonomous delivery companies stress need for clearer rules on deployment

Ford and Argo AI kick off charitable food delivery pilot in Miami

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