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London robotaxis set for 2026 trials, the UK’s “year of the octopus”, and how AI digital twins could reshape future cities
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London robotaxis set for 2026 trials, the UK’s “year of the octopus”, and how AI digital twins could reshape future cities
On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at plans for robotaxi trials in London in 2026, plus the surprising UK science story being dubbed the “year of the octopus” after a boom in sightings and catches off England’s south coast. Then Alan Leer drops into an interview with Johannes Maunz, Senior Vice President of AI at Hexagon, on AI-enhanced digital twin mapping — and how virtual city models could help London plan everything from driverless transport to climate-resilient infrastructure and pedestrian-first streets. For more updates, visit standard.co.uk
