Robotics Summary

Waymo is under investigation by federal safety regulators for failing to stop for school buses at least 20 times, as reported by CBS News. Additionally, two businessmen have been detained by the Department of Justice for allegedly smuggling Nvidia H100 and H200 chips to China.

In a different context, Kroger has acknowledged that its automation initiative, specifically its partnership with Ocado for automated fulfillment centers, may have been overly ambitious, leading to the closure of these centers.

This reflects a broader trend in the robotics sector where companies are reassessing their investments amid economic pressures and operational challenges.