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 Secret trigger words could make AI-powered robots dangerous  - Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Google Gemini are increasingly being used to help robots perform tasks, but what if LLMs could be exploited to turn helpful robots into harmful robots?

 BYD's China EV battery market share slips as overseas installations surge 66.5%  - BYD is facing declining market share in China's domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery market, even as its overseas business continues to expand, highlighting a growing divergence between its domestic and international performance.

 From visual evidence to better work management  - Learn how to match 360-degree imagery, drone maps, SLAM or LiDAR to each work decision and connect reality capture to work orders for better planning.

 Q3 2026 Earnings Consensus  - Please find below the latest company-compiled earnings consensus estimates of sell-side analysts. Tesla does not endorse any information, recommendations or conclusions made by the analysts. Q3-2026 and 2026 data represent company-compiled consensus estimates.

 Ā”Llegamos a Madrid! Waymo is coming to Spain  - Today, we are excited to announce that Waymo is laying the groundwork for our fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Spain, beginning with the Region of Madrid.

 From wombat burrows to Noah's Ark: Robot joins search  - Technology developed by an Australian engineer to explore wombat burrows has been sent to eastern Türkiye to join in the search for the biblical Noah's Ark.

 Solar Panel Thermal Anomalies: Hotspots, Diodes & String Outages  - On a solar farm thermal survey, one module contains a bright, isolated cell. A second has a broad warm band through its middle. Several rows away, an entire run of panels looks different from its neighbours. The infrared camera

 KUKA MĆ©xico Opens New Learning Facility in Monterrey  - KUKA MĆ©xico expands its presence in Northern Mexico with the opening of its new Innovation and Technology Development Center in Monterrey, showcasing advanced automation solutions for automotive, intralogistics, electronics and metalworking applications.

 FANUC Opens Largest Automation Training Center in the U.S.  - FANUC launches the nation’s largest automation training center, advancing robotics education and workforce development in manufacturing.

 Bridging the Skills Gap in Laser Manufacturing with an Integrated FANUC CNC Platform  - Learn how FANUC CNC technology is being used to create machines that simplify laser welding and cutting, reduce training time, and help manufacturers address labor shortages.

 China's auto market contracts, Europe alone grows, Taiwan auto suppliers face risks  - Global passenger vehicle registrations totaled approximately 46.77 million in the first eight months of 2026, down 6% year-over-year. The market is expected to contract 3.4% for the full year, as China's domestic market plunges, Europe remains the only growth market among China, Europe, and the US, and...

 Robot AI predicts future scenes to guide its next moves  - A robot artificial intelligence (AI) system has been developed that can understand human instructions, predict what a scene will look like after an action and then carry out the task. Rather than simply translating instructions ...

 The Robot I Didn’t Expect to Build  - Agility Robotics’ first practical robotic worker is nothing like I dreamed

 New UK Drone Regulations from 01.01.2026 – What does this mean for DJI drone pilots in the UK?  - From the 1st January 2026 , all drones placed on the UK market will use the UK class-marking system (UK0 to UK6). The current EU C-class marks will..