Coventry Firm Expands Autonomous Airport Vehicles Globally

Consumer-grade home robots are gaining significant attention, with companies like Vbot, Joyin, Sentigent Technology, and Mondo Tech developing compact, playful robots designed for family use, capable of following owners and carrying light loads. These robots, priced around $1,400, target niche markets ranging from families to tech enthusiasts, with prototypes expected to hit the market by year-end. Meanwhile, autonomous vehicle technology is advancing in transportation, exemplified by Waymo's driverless testing in Seattle, promising safer and more consistent rides without human errors. In aviation, Coventry-based Aurrigo International is expanding its autonomous airport vehicle operations, supplying driverless shuttles and cargo carriers to airports globally and aiming to enter South and Southeast Asian markets. Additionally, Toyota's futuristic Woven City near Mount Fuji will soon launch as a high-tech community featuring robots, flying cars, and innovative mobility solutions, initially housing Toyota employees and planned to grow significantly. These developments collectively highlight a growing integration of robotics and autonomous technology into daily life, transportation, and urban planning.