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AI robot changes your tires and balances them too
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Tire shops are not exactly known for cutting-edge technology. You pull in, hand over your keys and hope the wait does not take over your day. Automated Tire, Inc. wants to change that.
The Boston-based robotics company has unveiled SmartBay, an AI-powered robotic tire change platform built for dealerships, tire shops and service centers. The system handles tire changes, wheel balancing and vehicle inspections with minimal human intervention.
The timing could be good for repair shops. Many are struggling to find technicians, while EVs are putting more demand on tire service because they can wear through tires faster. SmartBay is ATI’s answer to a service-bay problem that has been building for years.
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Automated Tire, Inc.’s SmartBay uses artificial intelligence and robotics to change tires, balance wheels and inspect vehicles with limited human oversight. (Automated Tire, Inc.)
What is the SmartBay AI robot tire changer?
SmartBay is a robotic service-bay system that uses physical AI, computer vision and machine learning to perform tire work in real time. Instead of relying on fixed routines, the system adapts to each vehicle.
Andy Chalofsky, CEO of Automated Tire, Inc., describes it as “the next generation of the automotive service bay,” a robotic-first system built to automate routine, physically demanding work that has traditionally required skilled service-bay personnel.
“Rather than relying on a technician to manually remove the wheel, dismount the tire, balance it on traditional equipment, and reinstall everything, SmartBay performs the tire change and wheel balance itself with only light-touch oversight from an operator,” Chalofsky said.
SmartBay is designed to take on the tough tire work technicians usually do by hand. A worker still keeps an eye on the process, but the robot handles most of the lifting, tire changing and balancing.
How SmartBay changes tires without removing the wheels
Here is the part that may surprise you the most. SmartBay leaves the wheel on the car.
“SmartBay is the first patented system in the world that changes tires without removing the wheel from the vehicle. The car is lifted just as it would be on a conventional lift, but instead of taking off the lug nuts, disturbing the tire pressure monitoring system, and pulling the wheel, SmartBay dismounts the tire directly from the rim while the rim stays on the car,” Chalofsky said.
After the new tire is mounted, SmartBay performs ATI’s trademarked Real Force Balance. Chalofsky says the technology balances “the entire wheel-end assembly, including all of the rotating components in the wheel well,” instead of only balancing the tire by itself. He says the result is “the most complete and accurate balance available on the market today.”
Why tire shops need robotic tire-changing technology
Tire appointments can go sideways fast, especially when a shop is short-staffed or one job takes longer than expected.
“Anyone who has spent time in a tire shop knows how quickly a busy day can fall apart: a technician calls in sick, the first car of the morning takes longer than expected, and the appointments stacked behind it back up the entire schedule,” Chalofsky said.
That is the bottleneck SmartBay is designed to ease. ATI says one technician can manage up to three SmartBay-equipped service bays at once. ATI also designed SmartBay to fit inside a standard 12-foot service bay, so shops do not need oversized lanes or major infrastructure changes.
The company says its initial machines are targeting a 45-minute door-to-door tire change for four tires, mounted and balanced. As the technology learns more, that time could be reduced to 30 minutes.
How the AI robot handles different vehicles
SmartBay has to deal with whatever rolls into the service bay that day. “Every vehicle that comes into a service bay is different,” Chalofsky said. “Even within a single model line, those combinations multiply quickly.”
Road grime adds another layer of difficulty. Vehicles may arrive covered in mud, snow, road salt, brake dust or rain, and the system still has to identify what it is working on safely.
Chalofsky says SmartBay handles all of this with “a self-learning AI layer that adapts in real time to hundreds of data points per vehicle.”
That approach takes the kind of judgment technicians build over years and turns it into a repeatable system that can keep learning over time.
How SmartBay could speed up tire service
Speed is a big part of what ATI says SmartBay can bring to an auto service business. Chalofsky says the system creates consistency because it can repeat the same process with less variation from one vehicle to the next.
“A single technician can run two or three SmartBays in parallel, processing roughly 24 tires an hour compared to about four tires in 75 minutes today,” Chalofsky said.
That could help keep the day from getting backed up when appointments start stacking. For customers, it could mean less time waiting around for updates. Chalofsky says the result can be “more billable volume” and “more predictable scheduling” for high-volume service centers.
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SmartBay uses computer vision and machine learning to adapt to different vehicles, road grime and wheel configurations in real time. (Automated Tire, Inc.)
Why EV tire wear makes SmartBay more important
EVs are changing what tire shops have to handle. “EVs are reshaping the tire economy. Because of their weight and instant torque, EV tires wear faster and need to be replaced more often,” Chalofsky said. He added that tires are now “the single largest lifetime maintenance expense on most EVs,” taking the place of routine costs like oil and filters.
That is a big shift for drivers. EV owners may end up visiting tire shops more often. If shops already struggle with staffing, that extra demand could make the waiting-room problem worse.
ATI believes SmartBay can help shops handle more tire work without needing the same increase in labor. Chalofsky says the system can work across different vehicle classes because “a Tesla, an F-150, and a Chevy Silverado all run through the same system.”
Will robotic tire changers replace technicians?
This is the question everyone asks when robotics enters a hands-on job. Chalofsky answers it head-on. “Both, but mostly the latter,” he said when asked whether SmartBay replaces technicians or changes the work they do.
He says SmartBay can take over repetitive tire tasks where robotics can work more efficiently. But he also argues that it can make existing workers more valuable.
“In many cases, it allows a shop to take a lower-skilled operator and get three to four times the throughput out of them, which means shops can actually pay those operators more because the work is more valuable,” Chalofsky said.
The bigger picture here is that skilled mechanics could spend less time lifting tires and more time on diagnostic or mechanical work that needs their expertise.
“Every wave of automation we’ve seen in adjacent industries has played out the same way: technology augments the workforce far more than it replaces it, and that’s the dynamic we expect here,” Chalofsky said.
How SmartBay could make tire service safer
Tire work is physical. Heavy wheel assemblies can strain backs, shoulders and knees, especially over a long shift. Chalofsky says SmartBay can help reduce those risks.
“Because SmartBay leaves the rim on the vehicle, technicians are no longer lifting heavy, expensive wheel assemblies on and off mounting machines. This eliminates one of the most common sources of strain injuries and workers’ compensation claims in tire work,” he said.
He added that the equipment includes sensors designed to help it operate safely around people in a busy service bay. SmartBay also connects deployed systems through a network, allowing one unit to learn from another.
Chalofsky gave the example of a specific F-150 trim package seen for the first time in California. That data could train every machine in Boston and Florida in near real time. The goal is a system that gets smarter as more shops use it.
What drivers may notice with AI tire service
Most drivers probably will not care how much AI is working behind the scenes. They will care about the part they feel right away: how long the visit takes and how well the car drives afterward.
Chalofsky says consistency will stand out most. “The biggest thing customers would notice is consistency: a faster, more predictable visit, with their car in and out in a defined window rather than depending on which technician happens to be working that day,” he said.
He also says Real Force Balance could help deliver a better ride because it balances the full wheel assembly, rather than only the tire. SmartBay’s automated visual inspection can also check parts inside the wheel well and flag issues a busy technician might overlook.
For drivers, that could mean a smoother tire visit from start to finish. For shops, it gives them another way to show customers exactly what was checked and why it matters.
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SmartBay is designed to change tires without removing wheels from vehicles, a process ATI says can reduce strain on technicians and speed up service. (Automated Tire, Inc.)
Why ATI started with automated tire changes
Tires may not sound like the most exciting place to start, but they are one of the most common reasons people visit service centers. They also make a strong case for automation because the work is frequent, physically demanding and hard to staff.
“Tire changes and wheel balancing check nearly every box for a first product. It’s one of the most frequent reasons a vehicle comes into a service bay, it’s a high-dollar transaction, the work is physically arduous and exactly the kind of task a robotic-first platform is well suited to handle, and the labor shortage is most acute precisely in this part of the workforce,” Chalofsky said.
He points to EV growth, retiring technicians and broad demand across dealerships, aftermarket shops and fleets. ATI also has a personal connection to the problem. Chalofsky is a fourth-generation tire industry entrepreneur and previously founded several tire businesses, including SimpleTire.
That background gives ATI firsthand knowledge of how tire shops actually operate. Rather than chasing a flashy robotics use case, the company is applying tire-industry experience to a long-running bottleneck.
What this means to you
If you own a gas car, hybrid or EV, this kind of technology could make a tire appointment feel like less of a waiting game. A robotic tire system could help shops move cars through faster when appointments start piling up. It could also make balancing more consistent, which may help your car ride more smoothly after service.
EV owners may feel the impact sooner. Heavier electric vehicles can wear through tires faster, and replacement costs can add up quickly. If shops can handle more tire work without longer waits, EV maintenance could become a little less frustrating.
SmartBay could also change the job for technicians. Instead of spending as much time on the most physically demanding tire work, they could shift more toward oversight and higher-skill repairs.
For service centers, the payoff is steadier operations. When one technician can oversee multiple bays, a busy day may be less likely to turn into a long backup.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
SmartBay is one of those things that makes you wonder why tire service has not changed more by now. Cars have become far more advanced, but many tire shops still rely on the same tough manual process drivers have dealt with for years. ATI is betting that physical AI can help the service bay catch up with the vehicles coming into it. The real test will be what happens on a packed Saturday morning when every bay is full, and customers are watching the clock. Robots can look impressive in a demo. The real question is whether they can hold up in busy service bays and make tire appointments less of a headache for drivers.
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But despite the swift response, the damage was widespread. The panic immediately bled into competing automakers, pulling down shares of Rivian and Polestar as investors speculated about the long-term survival of EV-only companies in the face of slowing consumer demand and whiplash policy shifts. And it cast a harsh light on the precarity of all three companies and the future of electric vehicles.
The trouble started on Tuesday, when EV trade publication EV reported that restructuring firm AlixPartners had advised Lucid’s board to consider Chapter 11 bankruptcy or a take-private deal. The report also said AlixPartners had encouraged the board to further restructure in the US and Europe and to focus on the Gravity SUV. But while the rest of the media has since reported on Lucid’s denial, no other publication has confirmed EV’s scoop. (For what its worth, EV’s URL is “eletric-vehicle.com,” enshrining the incorrect spelling in its address.)
Lucid confirmed that it had hired AlixPartners, but denied that the firm had made any such recommendations to its board. Instead, AlixPartners would provide advice on “improving execution, strengthening operations and positioning Lucid to realize the full potential of its technology, products and innovation,” Lucid chief communications officer Nick Twork said.
Lucid went a step further, filing a cease and desist order against EV
Lucid went a step further, filing a cease and desist order against EV, claiming that the site’s report directly led to the stock crash. “In short, your actions caused serious injury to a number of investors,” Lucid’s chief legal officer and general counsel, Brian Tomkiel, said in the letter. “And they injured, and continue to injure, Lucid directly.”
Still, the timing was terrible. Lucid is genuinely not in good shape, having lost over $1 billion in the first quarter of the year. The company has also gone through two rounds of layoffs in 2026, having cut 12 percent of staff in February and then 18 percent in June. The company also reduced production at its factory in Arizona in a bid to counteract its high inventory and save money. And there’s been leadership turmoil, with COO Marc Winterhoff departing the company and his position being eliminated entirely in an effort to flatten the structure.
The report sent the stock into freefall, plummeting as much as 50 percent in one of the worst single-day drops in Lucid’s history. And with Polestar and Rivian also catching strays, it’s generally been a glum time for companies not named Tesla trying make a go of exclusively building electric vehicles. Wall Street is panicking because the rumors are aligning with the bad news coming out of these companies’ earnings reports. EV sales are stabilizing, but recovery is still a distant promise. The all-electric future seems further away than ever.
Whether or not Lucid is actually weighing Chapter 11, it’s a sure sign of more turbulent waters ahead. Polestar getting strong-armed out of the US over its Chinese ties has left a lot of EV owners and dealers scratching their heads. Rivian is in an increasingly precarious position thanks to its huge, expensive bet on becoming a mass-market car company with the production of the R2.
All of these companies are increasingly reliant on big stakeholders — Lucid with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Polestar with Geely, and Rivian with Volkswagen — for their future survival. If any of these big backers get cold feet, the future could get really dark really fast.
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AssuranceAmerica, an auto insurance provider that works through a network of independent agents, has disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 7 million people. The exposed information includes driver’s license numbers and other personal details tied to auto insurance customers.
The company said it detected suspicious activity on March 17, 2026, after malicious activity targeted one of its employees one day earlier. Investigators later found that an unauthorized third party accessed parts of AssuranceAmerica’s IT environment and copied certain data files.
According to an Indiana Attorney General breach listing, the incident affected 6,998,886 people. A California Attorney General notice also says AssuranceAmerica began notifying affected individuals after completing its file review on June 15, 2026.
AssuranceAmerica sells auto, renters and commercial auto insurance through independent agents. So even if the company name does not sound familiar, your information could still be involved if your policy, quote, claim or driver details passed through its systems.
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AssuranceAmerica says a March cyberattack exposed personal information tied to nearly 7 million people, including driver’s license numbers and insurance data. (Felix Zahn/Photothek via Getty Images)
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What happened in the AssuranceAmerica data breach
AssuranceAmerica said the breach started with malicious activity that targeted one employee. The company did not explain exactly how the employee was targeted. However, it said it later disabled compromised credentials and unauthorized sessions.
That detail should get your attention. Many breaches start with one stolen login, one convincing message or one infected device. Once attackers get inside, they can move quickly and look for files worth stealing.
In this case, AssuranceAmerica said an unauthorized third party copied certain data files from its IT environment. The company then reviewed those files to identify affected individuals.
What information was exposed in the AssuranceAmerica breach
AssuranceAmerica said the stolen files contained names plus one or more other types of personal information. That information may include contact details, auto insurance policy or account information, driver or vehicle information, claims-related information and driver’s license numbers. The California notice also says some files may have included Tax ID information and/or Social Security numbers.
That mix can create real risk. A scammer with your name, license number and insurance details may sound much more convincing. They could pretend to be from your insurer, a repair shop, a claims department or a state agency. This follows other identity-document breaches, including the Texas data breach that hit 3 million license customers. Once driver’s license numbers leak, the risk can last much longer than a stolen credit card number.
How AssuranceAmerica responded to the breach
AssuranceAmerica said it took affected server devices offline and hired external forensic specialists to investigate. The company also said it reset passwords, deployed enhanced monitoring and threat detection tools and gave employees more cybersecurity instruction. It also notified law enforcement.
AssuranceAmerica is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring for affected individuals. That can help spot some suspicious activity. However, you still need to watch your insurance account, financial accounts and mail.
Why the AssuranceAmerica breach puts drivers at risk
A driver’s license number can help an imposter build a more believable scam. Insurance information can make that scam feel personal.
For example, a caller may mention your policy, your vehicle or a claim. Then they may ask you to “verify” more information. That is where the damage can grow.
Also, stolen breach data can be matched with public records and data broker profiles. That can give criminals a fuller picture of your life. We have seen the same pattern in scams tied to travel accounts, phone accounts and other breaches, including the Booking.com breach that exposed traveler data to scams.
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State officials say the breach involved Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program and rehabilitation services records spanning multiple years. (Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Ways to stay safe after the AssuranceAmerica data breach
If you receive a notice or think your information may be involved, take these steps now to make the stolen data harder to use.
1) Read the breach notice closely
If you receive a notice from AssuranceAmerica, read it carefully. Check what information the company says may have been exposed in your case. Do not assume every affected person had the same data stolen. Some people may have had driver’s license numbers exposed. Others may also have had Tax ID information or Social Security numbers involved.
2) Use the credit monitoring offer safely
AssuranceAmerica says it is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring. Use the instructions in the official notice. Be careful with emails or texts that claim to offer enrollment links. Scammers often copy real breach language to trick you.
3) Freeze your credit
A credit freeze makes it harder for someone to open a new account in your name. You need to place a freeze separately with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. It is free, and you can lift it when you need to apply for credit.
4) Add a fraud alert
A fraud alert tells lenders to take extra steps before opening credit in your name. You can place a fraud alert with one credit bureau, and that bureau should notify the others. This adds another layer of protection if your personal information was exposed.
5) Watch your insurance account
Log in to your insurance account and check for changes you do not recognize. Look for unfamiliar claims, new contact details or strange policy updates. If something looks wrong, call the company using a number from your policy documents.
6) Protect your devices from malware
Credential theft often starts with malware, a bad link or a fake download. Strong antivirus software can help block malicious files and phishing links before they cause damage. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com
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Strong passwords protect your accounts, but they do not stop data brokers from collecting public records and selling personal information to people-search sites. (Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
7) Clean up your online personal data
Breached data becomes more useful when scammers can match it with your address, relatives, phone number or public records. A data removal service can help reduce what data brokers display about you. That will not undo a breach, but it can make you a harder target. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com.
8) Be suspicious of insurance-related calls
If someone calls about your policy, claim or payment, slow down. Do not share verification codes. Do not confirm sensitive details during an unexpected call. Instead, hang up and call the company back through an official number.
9) Check your DMV options
If your driver’s license number was exposed, review your state DMV’s fraud guidance. Some states may offer replacement options or identity theft guidance. The rules vary, so check directly with your state agency.
10) Use a password manager
Create strong, unique passwords for your insurance account, email and financial apps. A password manager can also help you spot fake login pages. If it will not autofill, you may be on a scam site. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at CyberGuy.com.
11) Turn on two-factor authentication
Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for your insurance account, email and financial accounts when available. Use an authenticator app when you can. Text codes are better than nothing, but scammers often target them.
Kurt’s key takeaways
The AssuranceAmerica data breach is a reminder that your driver’s license number has become a high-value target. You may not be able to control how every company stores your information. However, you can make stolen data harder to use. Start with your credit. Then check your insurance account and watch for imposters who know just enough to sound convincing. Also, clean up the personal data already floating around online. The bigger issue is trust. Companies ask for sensitive information because they need it to do business. When that information leaks, you are the one left checking statements, freezing credit and worrying about what comes next.
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Epic Games and Google have just jointly withdrawn their attempt to retroactively settle the lawsuit that’s changing how Android app stores work in the United States — and that means Google will be forced to carry rival app stores inside of its own. In fact, Google tells the court, it’s ready to begin carrying third-party app stores on Wednesday, July 22nd. Does that mean it’s time for Microsoft to launch an Xbox game store on Android?
But Judge James Donato was skeptical he should abandon his original permanent injunction in favor of Google’s proposed “Registered App Stores” that users would have to sideload — instead of simply downloading third-party stores directly through Google Play. On Thursday, July 16th, both parties were set to appear in court to argue it again, but that may no longer be necessary.
Here’s is Google’s full statement on withdrawing its proposed modifications to Judge Donato’s permanent injunction, via Google spokesperson Dan Jackson:
We’ve agreed with Epic to withdraw our motion to modify the US Court’s injunction rather than prolonging this process which creates uncertainty for the ecosystem. This allows us to focus on executing our recently announced global business model evolution to deliver greater app store choice, lower prices, and more opportunities for developers and users. We remain committed to maintaining Android’s industry-leading security and fostering a competitive ecosystem where every app store and developer has the freedom to compete. In parallel, we continue to comply with the US Court’s injunction.”
Google had previously announced that it would launch its sideloaded Registered App Store program in the rest of the world, beginning with the new version of Android later this year. That means there may be two different tracks for Android: stores-within-a-store in the United States, and Registered App Stores everywhere else.
It’s not yet clear if there will be a parallel “program” for third-party app stores inside of the Google Play Store, or if companies will simply submit them the way they’d submit any other app. Technically, the court’s permanent injunction states that Google “may not prohibit the distribution of third-party Android app distribution platforms or stores through the Google Play Store,” not that it has to proactively invite them in.
For access to the Google Play catalog of apps, Google will charge stores an annual fee of $5,000 for “security and policy reviews,” and it has many additional requirements, including: stores can’t distribute apps outside of the US, have to be open to all eligible third-party developers, have “clear, non-discriminatory” trust and safety policies, and no more than 1 percent of “install attempts” can be malware.
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