RoboticsSep 3, 2026watch
Uber aligning with driver groups against unfettered robotaxi rollout shows how autonomy policy can scramble old alliances. The company that once fought taxi regulation now has reasons to slow a rival’s self-driving deployment and protect its role as the ride-hailing layer.
Why it matters: For AI readers, the signal is that autonomy adoption will be negotiated city by city. The best model stack will still need regulatory strategy, public trust, and a plan for workers affected by the transition.
RoboticsAug 25, 2026watch
Robots are becoming one of the most visible ways AI enters everyday life, but visibility can cut both ways. Public demonstrations create excitement; public streets, hospitals, factories, and homes demand reliability that demos do not always prove.
Why it matters: Pagish will watch the gap between spectacle and deployment. Humanoid showcases, factory robots, and robotaxis are all useful signals only when they reveal what can operate safely beyond a controlled stage.
RoboticsAug 23, 2026major
The Decoder reports that Waymo is building its own chip for robotaxis, underscoring how autonomous-vehicle AI can push companies toward custom compute.
Why it matters: Custom chips can change cost, latency, power use, and supply-chain dependence for robotics and autonomous systems. That matters beyond one company’s fleet.