Elon Musk unveils Loop high-speed transport tunnel prototype

Elon Musk’s personal mission to tackle LA’s traffic congestion took a significant step forward last night as a prototype tunnel was presented with characteristic fanfare. The initial Test Tunnel, located in Hawthorne, California, is being used for the research and development of The Boring Company’s tunnelling and public transportation systems. Attendees were given the opportunity…

Elementary Robotics raises cash to expand in Los Angeles’ growing robotics hub – TechCrunch

Elementary Robotics has raised $3.6 million in seed funding to begin building a manufacturing facility and expand its presence in Los Angeles as the city continues to grow as a hub for robotics and automation.  Earlier this year, Embodied announced a $22 million round for its personal robotics platform focused on healthcare and wellness, while InVia Robotics…