Autonomous delivery startup Nuro, fresh with nearly $1 billion in capital from SoftBank, is bursting with ideas — as some recent patent filings (and our recent deep dive into the company) suggest. And we can’t wait to learn more about what Nuro has planned. It’s only fitting that Nuro co-founder and CEO Dave Ferguson is […]
View More Nuro CEO Dave Ferguson at TC Sessions: Mobility on July 10 in San JoseCategory: mobility
TC Sessions: Mobility, a one-day session event on the future of transportation
The way people and packages move from Point A to Point B is in the midst of a remarkable transformation driven by technological innovations in AI, robotics, electric battery development, digital platforms and manufacturing. A mobility revolution is in the making. And TechCrunch is here — and we’re not just along for the ride. We’re […]
View More TC Sessions: Mobility, a one-day session event on the future of transportationUber wants to be the ‘Amazon of transportation.’ BMW and Daimler might do it first.
Two major car makers just out “Ubered” Uber.
Last year, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he wanted the app to do it all: individual rides, carpools, food deliveries, electric bicycles, e-scooters, self-driving vehicles, and even flying taxis. He…
Zoba raises $3 million to help mobility companies predict demand
Scooter share, bike share and ride hailing are quickly becoming staple commodities in cities all over the world. As companies in those respective spaces try to improve their economics, Zoba is aiming to contribute to those goals by predicting demand for scooters, bikes and, eventually, rides in particular areas. To support Zoba’s mission, the company […]
View More Zoba raises $3 million to help mobility companies predict demandCoord, a Sidewalk Labs spin-out, raises $5 million to help mobility services better integrate into cities
Coord, the mobility data startup that spun out of Alphabet-owned Sidewalk Labs, has raised a $5 million Series A round led by Alliance Ventures, with participation from Trucks, Urban.Us and DB Digital Ventures. The plan with the funding is to continue to enhance Coord’s APIs and geographic coverage, as well as “build a bridge between […]
View More Coord, a Sidewalk Labs spin-out, raises $5 million to help mobility services better integrate into cities5 takeaways on the state of AI from Disrupt SF
The promise of artificial intelligence is immense, but the roadmap to achieving those goals still remains unclear. Onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt SF, some of AI’s leading minds shared their thoughts on current competition in the market, how to ensure algorithms don’t perpetuate racism and the future of human-machine interaction. Here are five takeaways on the […]
View More 5 takeaways on the state of AI from Disrupt SFSay goodbye to your crutches with this hands-free alternative
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The iWalk 2.0, a mobility device for people with non–weight bearing lower-leg injuries, is designed to be a pain-free alternative to crutches. It’s made to free up your hands and get you back to your regular routine during your recovery. Read more…
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View More Say goodbye to your crutches with this hands-free alternativeScoot launches mopeds and bike-share in Barcelona
Scoot, the electric moped company that first launched in San Francisco, is deploying two new modes of transportation in Barcelona. The first is an upgrade of its original scooter that the company deploys in San Francisco. Instead of maxing out at 30 mph, this new moped can go up to 60 mph. The second mode […]
View More Scoot launches mopeds and bike-share in BarcelonaReview: $749 Boosted Mini S electric skateboard nails it
Boosted Boards (now, just Boosted) is back with a skateboard that really seems to get it right. The company’s latest product is their first shortboard. It lops off 8.5 inches in length from the deck, but the differences go far beyond a big reduction in a single dimension. The company is probably the most recognizable […]
View More Review: $749 Boosted Mini S electric skateboard nails itUber gets into car rentals and public transit
Uber is officially a multi-modal transportation platform. On the heels of its acquisition of bike-share startup JUMP, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi today announced Uber Bike‘s expansion into Washington D.C., along with two key partnerships in car rentals and public transit. The first is with instant car-booking service Getaround, which launched at TechCrunch Disrupt NY in […]
View More Uber gets into car rentals and public transitIsraeli startups: Grab your exhibit table in Startup Alley at TC Tel Aviv
Hey startups! TechCrunch is returning to Tel Aviv on 7 June, 2018 for its inaugural day-long conference at the Tel Aviv Convention Center. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever — featuring not only TechCrunch’s signature stellar programming focused on mobility, but also a new expo area called Startup Alley, where hundreds […]
View More Israeli startups: Grab your exhibit table in Startup Alley at TC Tel AvivA smart glove that allows you to do physical therapy from the comfort of your couch
‘RAPAEL Smart Glove’ is a high-tech rehab device that’s here to make physical therapy fun. It can be used at home without a professional. Read more…More about Health, Mashable Video, Train, Mobility, and Strength
View More A smart glove that allows you to do physical therapy from the comfort of your couch