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Mai Tao

Galbot becomes first company ‘in the world’ to integrate Nvidia Jetson Thor into a humanoid robot

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Galbot has integrated Nvidia’s Jetson AGX Thor platform into its G1 Premium humanoid robot, aiming to accelerate performance and expand commercial deployment across retail, healthcare, and logistics. The company claims it is the “first in the world” to use the new Nvidia chip tech in a humanoid robot. 

Unveiled at the World Robotics Conference (WRC), the G1 Premium now delivers 7.5x the AI compute of Nvidia Jetson Orin and 3.5x greater energy efficiency. The upgrades enable faster, smoother motion, real-time reasoning, and higher-precision autonomy.

Professor Wang He, founder and CTO of Galbot, says: “Our G1 Premium, now running on Nvidia Jetson Thor, has already demonstrated remarkable advancements in speed and improved real-time reasoning capability. This early adoption empowers us to push our proprietary VLA models to new levels of real-world capability.” [Read more…] about Galbot becomes first company ‘in the world’ to integrate Nvidia Jetson Thor into a humanoid robot

Kodiak Robotics integrates NXP chips into its autonomous truck technologies

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Kodiak Robotics, a provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, and NXP Semiconductors have announced that Kodiak has integrated NXP’s automotive processors and in-vehicle networking interfaces to further enhance the performance, robustness, and reliability of Kodiak’s autonomous system.

NXP’s automotive solutions – the S32G3 vehicle network processor, S32K3 microcontroller, VR5510 multi-channel high-voltage power management integrated circuit (PMIC), and PF53 – are integrated in the Kodiak Actuation Control Engine (ACE), Kodiak’s custom-designed computer that manages vehicle actuation independently from the main autonomy system.

The ACE is designed to allow the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s AI-powered autonomous system, to run a safe fallback maneuver and bring a vehicle to a controlled stop if any safety-critical component of either the Kodiak Driver or the underlying vehicle platform fails. [Read more…] about Kodiak Robotics integrates NXP chips into its autonomous truck technologies

Micropolis Robotics expands into Egypt and North Africa through distribution deal with Aerxio

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Micropolis Robotics, a developer of unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven security solutions, has agreed an exclusive distribution agreement with Aerxio, a UAE-based technology solutions provider, who will act as sole distributor of Micropolis’ advanced UGVs and related technologies across Egypt and North Africa.

Aerxio has developed and maintains key strategic relationships with companies across Egypt and the North African region.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in Micropolis’s international expansion strategy, bringing autonomous police patrols, surveillance platforms, and AI-driven robotics solutions to additional high-growth, regional markets through local, strategic partnerships. [Read more…] about Micropolis Robotics expands into Egypt and North Africa through distribution deal with Aerxio

Market analysis: Bangkok’s rise as southeast Asia’s next data centre hub

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Bangkok is rapidly emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic data centre markets, according to a new report by DC Byte.

With total IT capacity surpassing 2.5GW, the city now ranks as the region’s second-largest market after Johor.

Strategic advantages such as abundant land, reliable power, and a central location bridging East and West are drawing a wave of international operators and hyperscalers. [Read more…] about Market analysis: Bangkok’s rise as southeast Asia’s next data centre hub

Infineon to enable humanoid robots with ‘precise motion and efficiency’ with Nvidia technology

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Infineon Technologies, one the world’s largest suppliers of chips to the automotive industry, is accelerating the development of humanoid robotics with Nvidia technology.

This integration combines Infineon’s expertise in microcontrollers, sensors, and smart actuators with the cutting-edge Nvidia Jetson Thor Series modules, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to create more efficient, powerful, and scalable motor control solutions for humanoid robotics.

Humanoid robots are increasingly deployed in various important areas, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, where they require efficient and reliable solutions for precise motion. [Read more…] about Infineon to enable humanoid robots with ‘precise motion and efficiency’ with Nvidia technology

RealSense partners with Nvidia to ‘accelerate adoption and capabilities’ of physical AI for humanoids and AMRs

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RealSense, a specialist developer of cameras for robots, has agreed a strategic collaboration with Nvidia to accelerate the adoption and capabilities of physical AI across humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

The initiative integrates RealSense’s industry-leading AI depth cameras with Nvidia’s breakthrough robotics platforms, including the Nvidia Jetson Thor Series for robot run-time computing, Nvidia Isaac Sim for digital twins to rapidly close the gap from prototype to production and Nvidia Holoscan Sensor Bridge for ultra-low-latency sensor streaming. [Read more…] about RealSense partners with Nvidia to ‘accelerate adoption and capabilities’ of physical AI for humanoids and AMRs

Nvidia launches new ‘general robotics’ developer kit for $3,500

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Nvidia has launched its Nvidia Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, powerful new “robotics computers designed to power millions of robots across industries including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, healthcare, agriculture and retail”.

Early adopters include industry leaders Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, Figure, Hexagon, Medtronic and Meta, while 1X, John Deere, OpenAI and Physical Intelligence are evaluating Jetson Thor to advance their physical AI capabilities.

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, says: “We’ve built Jetson Thor for the millions of developers working on robotic systems that interact with and increasingly shape the physical world. [Read more…] about Nvidia launches new ‘general robotics’ developer kit for $3,500

Unlocking Amazon Data: How Scraper APIs Empower Automation and E-Commerce Intelligence

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In an era defined by data-driven decision-making, automation and robotics firms are increasingly turning to tools like the Amazon Scraper API – offered by providers such as ScrapingBee – to streamline workflows, monitor market dynamics, and optimize operations.

These specialized APIs allow seamless access to Amazon’s public data – from prices and reviews to seller insights – enabling robust, real-time analytics at scale. [Read more…] about Unlocking Amazon Data: How Scraper APIs Empower Automation and E-Commerce Intelligence

Siemens opens ‘one of Europe’s most modern train factories’ in Munich

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Siemens is celebrating the opening of its expanded train factory in Munich-Allach, describing it as “one of the most modern train production facilities in Europe” and a key location in Siemens Mobility’s European service network.

Around €250 million has been invested in new buildings, state-of-the-art production facilities, and the expansion of AI-based software solutions since 2023.

This development underscores the technology company’s commitment to Germany as a viable location for manufacturing and innovation. [Read more…] about Siemens opens ‘one of Europe’s most modern train factories’ in Munich

How a WW2-era factory is cutting production time by 80 percent

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Inside a compact production cell at Collins Aerospace’s wheel-and-brake facility in Troy, Ohio, two advanced machines now replace the five legacy machines once needed to produce aircraft wheels.

Together, they can cut production time from 45 days to just seven – a push the team calls “Wheels in a Week.”

Greg Smith, director of operations, says: “One, it’s obviously catchy. It rolls off the tongue, and the second, it is a challenge. And, everyone likes a challenge. [Read more…] about How a WW2-era factory is cutting production time by 80 percent