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Robotaxi Startup Voyage Loads Self-Driving Vans With Coronavirus-Killing Tech

The self-driving company that provides ride services for senior citizens is outfitting autonomous minivans with an ultraviolet lighting system adapted from ambulances.

AI 50: America’s Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies

Our second annual list highlights promising, private, U.S.-based companies that are using artificial intelligence in meaningful business-oriented ways.

Nuro’s Delivery Bots Adding CVS Prescriptions To Grocery And Pizza Runs

The Silicon Valley robotics company will start working with CVS Pharmacy in June in Texas.

Elon Musk Rants About `Fascist’ COVID-19 Closures As Another Tesla Call Veers Off Course

The billionaire CEO angrily vented about extended stay-at-home efforts that are curbing the spread of COVID-19, amping up frustration he’d expressed earlier on Twitter.

Elon Musk Rants About `Fascist’ COVID-19 Closures As Another Tesla Call Veers Off Course

The billionaire CEO angrily vented about extended stay-at-home efforts that are curbing the spread of COVID-19, amping up frustration he’d expressed earlier on Twitter.

Nuro Driverless Vehicles Become Robot Pack Mules For California COVID-19 Medical Centers

The Silicon Valley startup is deploying some of its small robotic delivery vehicles to haul critical supplies for medical staff caring for coronavirus patients.

Freight Service Convoy To Pay Cost Of Trucking Donations To Food Banks In COVID-19 Crisis

The company will cover the cost of hauling food to local pantries and soup kitchens donated by U.S. businesses to help reduce a growing food shortage for millions of Americans

Lettuce Left To Die In California Fields As Produce Demand Withers Under COVID-19

Americans stuck at home during the shutdown are buying more toilet paper, cleaning supplies and alcohol, but their purchases of lettuce and leafy greens haven’t offset plunging demand for produce from restaurants and schools.

Tesla Touts A Prototype Ventilator For COVID-19 Patients Made Out Of Electric Car Parts

The coronavirus crisis has led Elon Musk to take an unexpected jump into the medical device industry.

Medtronic Gives Away Ventilator Design Specs In Coronavirus Fight, Ahead Of Tesla Alliance

The company is sharing specifications for a basic model with any company that wants to help produce them for hospitals racing to treat coronavirus patients