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From city robotaxis to smart farms, the world around us is evolving faster than ever.
The pace of technological innovation and market shifts is accelerating day by day.
Here are the most meaningful signals we’ve captured across the industry this week.

Waymo has issued a recall for approximately 3,800 robotaxis due to a defect in its autonomous driving software. The issue is reportedly a software bug that could cause vehicles to move in unintended directions or exhibit abnormal braking behavior under specific circumstances. The recall has been officially filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Waymo stated that it has already addressed the issue through a remote Over-the-Air (OTA) software update. While no injuries have been reported, this incident is expected to reignite discussions among regulators regarding the strengthening of safety standards for autonomous vehicles.

Yeoju City, Gyeonggi Province, is launching a pilot project in 2026 to distribute "Autonomous Driving Assist Devices for Precision Rice Farming" to address an aging workforce and rural labor shortages. These detachable devices can be installed on existing transplanters and tractors, enabling autonomous operation through precision straight-line driving and auto-steering. Results from participating farmers show a 60% reduction in work fatigue and a 30% decrease in operating time. The Yeoju Agricultural Technology Center expects this project to not only save labor but also enhance the quality and productivity of Yeoju rice.

Autonomous delivery startup Nuro has secured a "drivered" pilot permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), allowing the company to test passenger service on public roads with a safety driver present. Combined with the "driverless" testing permit obtained from the California DMV last April, Nuro now holds both key components for a commercial launch in the state: driverless testing and passenger pilot operations. However, neither permit allows for paid fare collection, and the CPUC permit does not yet permit driverless passenger transport. Nuro is currently preparing to launch a robotaxi program in partnership with Uber and Lucid, making it one of only five companies to hold both California permits simultaneously.

Kakao Mobility is moving beyond its image as a taxi-hailing app and redefining itself as a physical AI company. The company aims to expand into future mobility infrastructure by connecting autonomous driving, robotics, digital twins, and smart logistics.
Facing regulatory pressure and slowing growth in its taxi-hailing business, Kakao Mobility is shifting its focus from simple ride-matching services to core mobility technologies.

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