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Urban mining: Europe turns to AI-driven robotics to tackle critical raw materials shortage

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As Europe accelerates its transition to a green and digital economy, securing a stable supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) has become a pressing concern.

Materials like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements are indispensable for technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and semiconductors.

However, with a significant portion of these resources imported from a limited number of countries, including China, the EU faces vulnerabilities in its supply chains. [Read more…] about Urban mining: Europe turns to AI-driven robotics to tackle critical raw materials shortage

Smart factory vision: Interview with robotics boss at Panasonic Connect

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The vision of the “smart factory” has moved from a futuristic concept to a critical strategic goal for manufacturers worldwide.

In an era defined by labor shortages, supply chain volatility, and ever-increasing consumer demands for customization, the ability to create a more intelligent, agile, and resilient production environment is paramount.

Panasonic Connect has positioned itself as a key enabler of this transition, leveraging its deep manufacturing heritage and a broad portfolio of integrated hardware, software, and service solutions. [Read more…] about Smart factory vision: Interview with robotics boss at Panasonic Connect

Sync Robotic unveils ‘Taiwan’s first’ physical AI robot for smart security and inspection

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Sync Robotic, a subsidiary of Foxlink Group, has unveiled its AI Robot Platform, with its first deployment targeting the fast-growing global market for intelligent security and inspection. (See video below.)

The solution combines advanced hardware with reinforcement learning, integrating technologies such as speech and visual recognition, vision-language models (VLM), simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), path planning, and human-aware obstacle avoidance.

It enables high-performance autonomous patrols across a range of environments, including commercial buildings, retail complexes, factories, and public infrastructure. [Read more…] about Sync Robotic unveils ‘Taiwan’s first’ physical AI robot for smart security and inspection

AI² Robotics CEO talks up ‘better spatial intelligence’ of company’s robots on CNBC

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Shenzhen-based AI² Robotics – which has raised “hundreds of millions of yuan” in funding investment – is emerging as a notable player in the advanced automation space, focusing on what they term “embodied AI”.

This approach seeks to empower physical entities, like their innovative robots, to intelligently learn from and interact with their surroundings.

A compelling example of their work is the Alpha Bot, a sophisticated machine that integrates an autonomous mobile robot base with a dual-armed collaborative system, and a humanoid torso and head, designed for versatility in complex environments. [Read more…] about AI² Robotics CEO talks up ‘better spatial intelligence’ of company’s robots on CNBC

Benefits of Buying Used Cars

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When it comes to buying a vehicle, the decision between new and used can be a tough one.

While brand-new cars have their appeal, buying a used car is often a smarter and more cost-effective choice – especially for budget-conscious buyers.

Whether you’re a first-time car buyer, a growing family, or just looking to save money, here are the top benefits of choosing a used car. [Read more…] about Benefits of Buying Used Cars

Is Joe Biden a robotic clone? What happened to the real Joe Biden?

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The current US President Donald Trump is known to say some outlandish things sometimes, but this one probably beats them all.

While we do have the technology to make it possible to replace former US President Joe Biden with a robotic clone, there is no evidence to prove that this has indeed happened.

President Trump shared a post on his Truth Social platform that makes the unsubstantiated claim that President Biden was “executed in 2022” and has been replaced by a “robotic clone”. [Read more…] about Is Joe Biden a robotic clone? What happened to the real Joe Biden?

Underwater drones reveal coral loss at one of the world’s southernmost reefs

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Advanced Navigation, a specialist in navigation and autonomous systems, in collaboration with marine consultancy O2 Marine, has revealed an explicit visual depiction of Hall Bank – a small, nearshore reef off Fremantle in south-west Australia (32°S), located well beyond the typical latitudinal range for coral reefs.

Using Hydrus, a micro hovering autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), the teams conducted a detailed survey of the reef, capturing geo-referenced high-resolution imagery and 4K video in parallel.

The data showed severe coral bleaching and fragmentation, laying bare a hidden yet escalating crisis at one of the world’s southernmost reefs. [Read more…] about Underwater drones reveal coral loss at one of the world’s southernmost reefs

Nokia to lead multimillion-euro robotics and unmanned technology project

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Nokia has been selected to lead PROACTIF, a project funded by the European Union’s Chips Joint Undertaking.

The project aims to strengthen Europe’s technology resilience and leadership in ECS technologies and support the autonomy of the European Drone and Robotics industry.

The consortium anticipates generating around €90 million in revenue, 50 products, and more than 15 new industry patents by 2035, enabling increased market share and leadership. [Read more…] about Nokia to lead multimillion-euro robotics and unmanned technology project

Epson to launch its first industrial collaborative robot at Automatica

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Epson Robotics, one of the world’s largest robotics and automation companies, is preparing to launch its first industrial collaborative robot solution.

The company says the new robot is designed to “achieve successful human-machine interactions that improve efficiency and productivity” across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and the rapidly evolving life sciences sector.

Epson will be showcasing the new robot at stand 311, hall B5, at Automatica 2025, Messe München, Germany, from June 24 to 27. [Read more…] about Epson to launch its first industrial collaborative robot at Automatica

Zasche unveils ‘smart handling’ with new picking system

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Zasche Handling, a leading provider of advanced load handling technology, the launch of its latest innovation: the Smart Handling Big Bin Picking system.

Designed to bridge the gap between manual and fully automated operations, the new solution combines intelligent camera guidance with intuitive manual control – offering a practical, efficient path to semi-automation.

Developed with flexibility and user control at its core, the Smart Handling system allows operators to manage complex or variable tasks while automating repetitive movements through preset motion sequences. [Read more…] about Zasche unveils ‘smart handling’ with new picking system