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Mai Tao

NEC develops AI robot control technology for safe navigation in obstacle-rich environments

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NEC has developed technology that utilizes AI to enable safe, efficient autonomous control of robot movement even in complex environments with many obstacles.

NEC’s in-house demonstrations of this technology have confirmed that a robot’s travel time can be reduced by “up to 50 percent when compared to conventional methods”.

This new technology utilizes NEC’s proprietary AI, which has been trained with the knowledge of multiple AIs, to generate optimal travel paths in real time. NEC aims to commercialize this technology by the end of fiscal 2026. [Read more…] about NEC develops AI robot control technology for safe navigation in obstacle-rich environments

RAS to showcase new machine and innovations in metal bending technologies

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RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau will showcase how “modern bending technology and intelligent automation seamlessly go hand in hand”, at the upcoming Blechexpo in Stuttgart.

The company’s booth in Hall 1, Stand 1604 will feature three powerful systems, including a new machine that sets new standards for automated bending.

In addition to the proven models MinibendCenter-2 and Multibend-Center ECO, visitors will experience a special highlight: the premiere of the XLTbend-2. [Read more…] about RAS to showcase new machine and innovations in metal bending technologies

China Unicom provides ‘full 5G’ network at Humanoid Robot Games

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At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, China Unicom Beijing provided full 5G-A network coverage outside and inside the event venue – Beijing National Speed Skating Oval.

This cutting-edge network, characterized by its high uplink capacity, reliability, and security, is enabling over 500 robots from nearly 280 teams worldwide to compete at their best across athletic, performance, industrial, and healthcare contests.

It is also significantly enhancing the experience for tens of thousands of spectators. Such robust 5G-A networks will transform society by propelling humanoid robots beyond competitions and into full-scale commercialization. [Read more…] about China Unicom provides ‘full 5G’ network at Humanoid Robot Games

Yanmar to invest $52 million in establishing new factory in Brazil

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Yanmar, a Japan-headquartered manufacturer of diesel engines, heavy machinery and agricultural machinery, plans to build a new factory in Indaiatuba, São Paulo state, Brazil, with an investment of R$280 million (approximately $52 million).

The project, set for phased completion by 2030, will expand production capacity, integrate operations, and enhance processes to meet rising demand.

The 140,000 square meter facility – three times the size of Yanmar’s current local factories – will initially add capacity to produce 7,000 tractors per year, up from 5,000, and is expected to create about 100 direct and indirect jobs by 2029. The first 36,000 square meter phase is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. [Read more…] about Yanmar to invest $52 million in establishing new factory in Brazil

Tyrolit breaks ground on first manufacturing facility in Pune, India

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Tyrolit, a global company specializing in grinding and abrasive solutions, has broken ground on its first manufacturing facility in Pune, India.

Coordinated from Tyrolit’s Austrian headquarters in Schwaz, this milestone marks a strategic expansion into one of the world’s fastest growing manufacturing hubs while creating significant value across Austria and India. [Read more…] about Tyrolit breaks ground on first manufacturing facility in Pune, India

Tesollo unveils new gripper solution for display film peeling automation

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Tesollo, a company specializing in robotic hand manufacturing and automation solutions, has showcased a new solution tailored for the display industry at the K-Display 2025 event, held earlier this month at COEX, Seoul, South Korea.

At the exhibition, Tesollo demonstrated an automated process using its new DG-4F, a four-finger multi-jointed robotic gripper, to precisely remove and reapply protective films on display panels.

The live demo attracted significant attention from visitors, highlighting the potential of Tesollo’s technology for advanced automation in display manufacturing processes. [Read more…] about Tesollo unveils new gripper solution for display film peeling automation

More than half of developers say ‘LLMs can code better than humans’

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A survey of 800 senior developers reveals rapid adoption of AI tools, but concerns remain around privacy, job loss, and accuracy.

With large language models (LLMs) rapidly becoming an unavoidable tool in the software industry, new research has revealed that over half (53 percent) of senior developers believe LLMs can already code better than most humans. LLMs are AI systems trained on vast text datasets to understand and generate human-like language. Examples include ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), and Gemini (Google DeepMind).

The survey, from Clutch, a marketplace for finding business services, polled 800 senior software developers in North America, highlighting how AI is reshaping the future of coding, with 75 percent of respondents saying they expect AI to significantly transform the industry within the next five years. [Read more…] about More than half of developers say ‘LLMs can code better than humans’

Reframe Systems raises $20 million to scale prefabricated construction ‘microfactories’

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Reframe Systems, a start-up utilizing physical AI to tackle the housing crisis, has raised $20 million in Series A funding co-led by Eclipse and VoLo Earth Ventures with support from MassMutual Catalyst Funds, Cubit Capital, Planetary Health at RA Capital Management, Saga Ventures, and Nor’easter Ventures.

The company was founded by former Amazon Robotics leaders Vikas Enti, Felipe Polido, and Aaron Small who scaled some of the most advanced automation systems in the world, deploying over 500,000 robots across Amazon’s fulfillment network.

Now, they are bringing that expertise to home construction – one of the last industries still dependent on fragmented, outdated, manual processes. [Read more…] about Reframe Systems raises $20 million to scale prefabricated construction ‘microfactories’

What is Ideogram AI and How Does It Transform Visual Content Creation?

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In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, one of the most groundbreaking technologies is AI-powered image generation.

Ideogram AI is at the forefront of this revolution, offering users the ability to create stunning visuals with a few simple text prompts.

Whether you’re a digital artist, a marketer, a content creator, or a business owner, Ideogram AI is transforming the way visual content is created. [Read more…] about What is Ideogram AI and How Does It Transform Visual Content Creation?

Siemens Shanghai facility achieves ‘300 percent’ increased storage with Geek Plus robotic system

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Geek Plus, arguably one of the world’s largest warehouse automation companies, says its robotic system has helped Siemens’ Shanghai facility achieve a storage capacity increase of 300 percent, improved picking efficiency of 150 percent, and increased accuracy to 99.99 percent.

Geek+ has been collaborating with Shanghai Siemens Switchgear for five years. In that time, the company says it has engaged in “continuous innovation”.

Now it says it has successfully built “the world’s first robot-driven intelligent warehouse in the discrete-manufacturing field that covers the full process from receiving and shelving to storage, picking and distribution”. [Read more…] about Siemens Shanghai facility achieves ‘300 percent’ increased storage with Geek Plus robotic system