Global Scans · Robots · Weekly Summary

• [New] MOLIT has finalized the results of the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Operation Zone (AV POZ) Service Support Project open call and will provide a total of KRW 3 billion (approx. $2.14 million) to eight local governments: Seoul, Daegu, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongnam, and Jeju. Medium
• [New] The Korean government is making efforts to provide opportunities to companies by expanding Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Operation Zones (AV POZ) nationwide. Medium
• [New] Tesla's Optimus robot project is anticipated to reach human-level proficiency in 2026, potentially opening a new growth avenue beyond automotive. Thong Market Intelligence
• [New] In 2026, Kasmi expects gradual integration of humanoid and autonomous systems in controlled environments such as logistics hubs, industrial sites and disaster zones. Khaleej Times
• [New] Waymo plans to continue expanding its autonomous ride-hailing services to additional cities in the U.S. and internationally, as well as scaling up production of its vehicles to meet growing demand. National Today
• [New] British self-driving startup Wayve has said it is confident its technology will allow autonomous vehicles to really drive anywhere, including on the UK's sometimes pothole-blighted roads. BBC News
• [New] The Liberty-Class will comprise autonomous vessels designed for long-term operations and repeat production. Marine Insight
• [New] The drone link is expected to regularly transport pharmaceutical and biological materials, reducing the need for Gozitan patients to travel to Malta for certain treatments. Voyageur Group
• [New] Volatus is ramping up a drone manufacturing hub in Montreal, which is expected to add some 200 jobs over the next two years. Wings Magazine
• [New] University of California, Irvine computer scientists have discovered a critical security vulnerability in autonomous target-tracking drones that could have far-reaching implications for public safety, border security and personal privacy. Mirage News
• [New] Samsung is accelerating the transition toward networks that are fully autonomous by 2027. Samsung Mobile Press
• [New] More capable, autonomous AI could cause significant workforce disruption in the coming years. The Cool Down
• [New] China will lead the world in adopting autonomous vehicles, with 90% of cars sold there expected to have advanced self-driving capabilities by 2040. ST
• [New] The next-generation AI5 chip, which Tesla has positioned as key to advancing its autonomous driving capabilities, is not expected until mid-2027. Automotive World
• [New] The Cybercab is not just another car - it's the first purpose-built, high-volume autonomous vehicle in history, and production is moving faster than almost anyone outside Tesla expected. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] In 2026, Aera plans innovations including autonomous agent teams that self-assemble for decisions, learning and governance agents to optimize policies and enforce compliance, and multidimensional simulation integrated with agentic AI. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] The autonomous farm equipment sector, valued at $63 billion in 2023, is projected to expand at a compound annual rate of over 8% through 2032. Ainvest
• [New] 40% of all enterprise applications (CRM, ERP, HRIS) are expected to have embedded, autonomous agents by the end of 2026. Market Drafts
• [New] Enterprise spending on agentic AI is projected to surge from < $1 B in 2024 to $51.5 B by 2028, driven by autonomous systems capable of complex, multi-step tasks. Ainvest
• The humanoid robot army is expected to reach 13 million strong by 2035, but right now, physical AI is relatively scarce. / Argentina Wired
• MaaS and Autonomous Acceleration: The Mobility-as-a-Service industry is growing at 25.4% CAGR through 2029, currently valued at $270.8 million. Frost & Sullivan

Last updated: 09 March 2026