https://www.electricvehiclesresearch.com/tag/192/autonomous-vehicles IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Celebrating Chinese New Year 2026: IDTechEx Highlights Rising UK Engagement with Chinese Automakers and Asia-Pacific Industry Collaborationhttps://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/rising-uk-engagement-with-chinese-automakers-and-asia-pacific-industry/34393?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/rising-uk-engagement-with-chinese-automakers-and-asia-pacific-industry/34393?rsst2id=192Mon, 16 Feb 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Shihao Fu on Thursday 19th February for this expert webinar where we will explore how regulatory clarity, automation, sensor integration, and evolving business models are enabling certain drone applications to scale, while others continue to face structural barriers. Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-which-drone-applications-are-reaching-commercial-maturity/34366?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-which-drone-applications-are-reaching-commercial-maturity/34366?rsst2id=192Wed, 11 Feb 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Drones have transitioned from experimental tools into essential infrastructure across agriculture, logistics, energy, security, and public-sector operations. According to the newly released IDTechEx report "Drones Market 2026-2036: Technologies, Markets, and Opportunities", the global drone market, including consumer, commercial, and defense platforms, is projected to grow from approximately US$69 billion in 2026 to US$147.8 billion by 2036, corresponding to a 7.9% CAGR. https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/global-drone-market-to-reach-more-than-us-140-billion-by-2036/34167?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/global-drone-market-to-reach-more-than-us-140-billion-by-2036/34167?rsst2id=192Fri, 12 Dec 2025 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) The rise of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) is transforming not only passenger cars but also the commercial vehicle industry, which is reshaping how trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles are designed, operated, and maintained.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/software-defined-architectures-emerging-value-for-commercial-vehicles/34152?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/software-defined-architectures-emerging-value-for-commercial-vehicles/34152?rsst2id=192Wed, 10 Dec 2025 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) IDTechEx forecasts that the global sensor market will reach $250B in annual revenue by 2036, as global mega-trends in AI, future mobility, wearables, edge computing, and automation drive renewed growth opportunities. Next generation sensor technology innovations in quantum sensors, ADAS sensors, image sensors, MEMS, photonic integrated circuits, and printed sensor markets will be key to realizing the highest growth opportunities over the next decade.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/global-sensor-market-to-reach-us-250b-annually-by-2036/34145?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/global-sensor-market-to-reach-us-250b-annually-by-2036/34145?rsst2id=192Mon, 08 Dec 2025 ZZZj.howley@idtechex.com (Dr Jack Howley) IDTechEx, along with many other industry experts, are expecting robotaxis to become a common sight in major cities over the next twenty years. The business case for robotaxis, although not without its obstacles, is compelling. However, in the meantime, there will still be billions of privately owned vehicles on the roads. This article considers the case for autonomous private vehicles and the software market: from adaptive cruise control to true autonomy, everywhere.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-case-for-autonomous-private-vehicles-and-the-software-market/34114?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-case-for-autonomous-private-vehicles-and-the-software-market/34114?rsst2id=192Mon, 01 Dec 2025 ZZZj.li@idtechex.com (John Li) Robotics are becoming increasingly integrated into all main aspects of driving and the automotive sector as a whole. This article covers some of the main uses for robotics in vehicle operation and manufacturing processes, including radar for safety, and humanoid robots for assembly.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/robotic-independence-spanning-the-automotive-sector/34105?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/robotic-independence-spanning-the-automotive-sector/34105?rsst2id=192Thu, 27 Nov 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx's Sensors report provides extensive analysis of the global sensor market, including 58 company profiles and insights collected from over 20 related sensor reports. Summarizing IDTechEx's extensive sensors report portfolio, this research contains over 35 sensor technology SWOT analyses, 24 technology readiness level roadmaps, material requirements and supplier information across future mobility, IoT, wearables, biomedical, edge computing, environmental sensing and more.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-idtechex-report-sensor-market-2026-2036/34058?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-idtechex-report-sensor-market-2026-2036/34058?rsst2id=192Mon, 24 Nov 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Transmission losses become increasingly significant as communication systems move toward higher frequencies, making low-loss materials essential to preserve signal strength and integrity. These materials are critical for technologies such as 5G mmWave and future 6G telecommunications which is expected to see deployment around 2030, as well as for automotive radar systems for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Similarly, data center infrastructure is shifting toward ultra-high data rates exceeding 200Gbps amplifying the need for materials that can perform reliably and maintain signal integrity under such demanding conditions.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-the-key-enablers-for-high-speed-connectivity/34054?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-the-key-enablers-for-high-speed-connectivity/34054?rsst2id=192Thu, 20 Nov 2025 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) Across the global autonomous vehicle landscape, commercial trucks are emerging as one of the first segments to reach true-scale deployment. in China, the pace of adoption has accelerated dramatically: trucks equipped with assisted driving systems now collectively log over one million kilometers every day. To gain deeper insights into this rapid transformation, Shihao Fu, an analyst specializing in autonomous driving at IDTechEx, recently visited Inceptio Technology, a leading Chinese autonomous trucking company.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/chinas-autonomous-trucks-now-log-over-one-million-kilometers-daily/33969?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/chinas-autonomous-trucks-now-log-over-one-million-kilometers-daily/33969?rsst2id=192Tue, 04 Nov 2025 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) 'Robotics' takes on many different forms today. This article explores the way cars could pre-empt a driver's needs and make coffee-stop decisions en route, to humanoid robots operating in warehouses and cobots assisting humans in production lines.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-art-of-robotics-and-the-growing-intellect-of-autonomy/33968?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-art-of-robotics-and-the-growing-intellect-of-autonomy/33968?rsst2id=192Tue, 04 Nov 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) 2025 has yielded massive jumps in autonomous vehicle technology, both in hardware and software. IDTechEx's report, Autonomous Driving Software and AI in Automotive 2026-2046: Technologies, Markets, Players, forecasts a more than 1,000 times increase in software-related revenue for autonomous vehicles from 2026 to 2046.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-robotaxi-race-is-heating-up-globally-in-2025/33845?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-robotaxi-race-is-heating-up-globally-in-2025/33845?rsst2id=192Tue, 07 Oct 2025 ZZZj.li@idtechex.com (John Li) IDTechEx covers the ever-growing, multifaceted autonomous vehicle market, made possible with advancing automotive radar and sensing technology. This article covers front and side vehicle radars, and the use of in-cabin sensing and AI features.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/revolutionized-radar-and-ai-enhanced-autonomy/33740?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/revolutionized-radar-and-ai-enhanced-autonomy/33740?rsst2id=192Tue, 09 Sep 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Webinar: IDTechEx Analyzes the Market and Technology: Is Autonomous Driving Software Ready to Take on the World? Presenter: John Li, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Date: Thursday 11 September 2025https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-is-autonomous-driving-software-ready-to-take-on-the-world/33719?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-is-autonomous-driving-software-ready-to-take-on-the-world/33719?rsst2id=192Thu, 04 Sep 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The concept of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) has rapidly emerged as a transformative trend reshaping the automotive industry. Yet, despite widespread use of the term, there remains significant confusion around its core meaning, structural elements, and real-world driving forces.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/software-defined-vehicles-built-for-users-or-for-the-industry/33717?rsst2id=192https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/software-defined-vehicles-built-for-users-or-for-the-industry/33717?rsst2id=192Wed, 03 Sep 2025 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu)