EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or “the company”), a global leader in urban air mobility (UAM) technology, has announced a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (“JAC Motors”) and Hefei Guoxian Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Guoxian Holdings”).
The idea of flying cars has fascinated people for decades. From the Jetsons’ cartoonish visions to Back to the Future’s time-traveling DeLorean, the dream of soaring above congested streets has captivated both engineers and dreamers alike. But now, with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles in development, is this vision becoming a reality, or is it just another round of overhyped technological optimism?
The rapid evolution of self-driving technology has expanded beyond autonomous vehicles, making significant strides in the aerospace industry. While modern aircraft have long incorporated automation, how close are we to fully autonomous flight?
Drone technology, initially associated with niche hobbies and military applications, is now making a serious push into the logistics sector, poised to reshape supply chains and the labour market in unexpected ways. However, not all changes bring sunshine and progress.
When the tech giant Alphabet’s subsidiary, Wing, and retail behemoth Walmart combine their strengths, consumers are the ones reaping the benefits. In an era where convenience is paramount, the duo is offering something trailblazing – aerial deliveries via drones in the heart of the United States.
The PIBOT project under the auspices of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology) has stirred global attention, as it promises a humanoid machine capable of handling intricate aviation tasks. These human-like robots might be the co-pilots of our future.
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