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Mark Allinson

Semiconductor market: Top players, emerging trends, and future opportunities

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The semiconductor industry is the backbone of modern technology, powering devices and innovations that are reshaping our world.

From smartphones and laptops to autonomous vehicles and advanced robotics, semiconductors enable the functionality of nearly every modern device.

As the market evolves, so do its key players, technologies, and competitive dynamics. For investors and technologists, understanding these changes is critical to staying ahead. [Read more…] about Semiconductor market: Top players, emerging trends, and future opportunities

Common ground: Are mobile robots technologically the same as autonomous cars?

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For a long time, I’ve been wondering if an autonomous mobile robot – those small wheeled boxes you see moving shelf units and other items in warehouses – could be increased in size, then fitted with a car chassis and body, with a couple of seats inside, and marketed as a road-going, passenger-carrying autonomous vehicle. 

Yes, of course, some serious design refinements of the sketched out idea above would be required and a torrent of regulations would have to be navigated, but beyond that, the internal technologies would not need to change much because, fundamentally, they are the same. Right? Or not?

Actually, I don’t know. I’m not an engineer. But from what’s called a high-level perspective, both AMRs and autonomous vehicles are essentially the same thing or at least perform the same function – carry goods and people around autonomously. [Read more…] about Common ground: Are mobile robots technologically the same as autonomous cars?

Eighteen new semiconductor fabs to start construction in 2025

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The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025, according to SEMI’s latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report.

The new projects include three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, the majority of which are expected to begin operations from 2026 to 2027.

In 2025, the Americas and Japan are the leading regions with four projects each. The China and Europe & Middle East regions are each tied for third place with three planned construction projects. [Read more…] about Eighteen new semiconductor fabs to start construction in 2025

German Bionic unveils ‘world’s most powerful exoskeleton’

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German Bionic, the Berlin-based developer of robotic exoskeleton technology, has introduced the Apogee Ultra – the world’s most powerful series-production exoskeleton.

Available today and designed to empower workers across logistics, manufacturing, construction, bagging handling, and healthcare industries, Apogee Ultra sets new benchmarks in strength, adaptability, and worker safety, meeting the demands of various high-intensity tasks and enhancing productivity.

Seen in action here and demonstrated throughout CES at the German Pavilion (Hall A, Booth 50339), Apogee Ultra is the company’s strongest and most intelligent exoskeleton to date. [Read more…] about German Bionic unveils ‘world’s most powerful exoskeleton’

Segway showcases new robots to ‘revolutionise lawncare’

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Segway Navimow, the robotic lawn mower arm of Segway, is showcasing its latest flagship, the Segway Navimow X3 Series, at the ongoing CES event in Las Vegas,  until January 12, 2025. 

The new premium model robot mowers, coming to market in spring 2025, are designed to maintain up to 2.5-acre lawns with unparalleled efficiency and expanded functionality, no matter the size or complexity of the yard.

The Segway Navimow X3 Series redefines efficiency with innovative improvements, featuring a larger cutting width and accelerated mowing speed for faster, more precise maintenance of a broader range of lawn sizes – up to 2.5 acres. [Read more…] about Segway showcases new robots to ‘revolutionise lawncare’

Deus Robotics secures $3 million investment to enable robot interoperability for warehouses

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Deus Robotics, a provider of warehouse robotic automation, has closed a $3 million seed funding round led by U.Ventures, with participation from 1991 Ventures, SID Venture Partners, Sigma Software Labs, and SD Capital.

The company offers an end-to-end robotic automation solution consisting of a unique AI platform that enables seamless integration, management, and optimization of robots from any manufacturer, and an advanced fleet of AI-enhanced robots from a variety of manufacturers to meet the majority of warehouse automation needs.

Deus Robotics seeks to leverage the funding to fine-tune its product and fuel robotic adoption across the warehouse industry, primarily in the UK. [Read more…] about Deus Robotics secures $3 million investment to enable robot interoperability for warehouses

Simbe launches new store robot that combines mobile and fixed sensors

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of robots for retail stores, has launched a new robotic system – the Tally Spot, which it describes as “a breakthrough fixed sensor data capture solution” that complements Tally, Simbe’s autonomous mobile robot.

Developed as an extension of Tally to support higher-frequency scans in specific sections of the store, Tally Spot provides an added layer of visibility into high-turnover and high-risk sales areas, like fresh/produce, prepared foods, alcohol, and even bottom of basket at checkout. [Read more…] about Simbe launches new store robot that combines mobile and fixed sensors

Toyota, Aurora and Continental to build autonomous vehicles on Nvidia platform

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Toyota, Aurora and Continental have joined the list of mobility technology providers developing and building their consumer and commercial vehicle fleets on chipmaker Nvidia’s accelerated computing and AI platforms.

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, will build its next-generation vehicles on Nvidia Drive AGX Orin, running the safety-certified Nvidia DriveOS operating system. These vehicles will offer functionally safe, advanced driving assistance capabilities.

The majority of today’s auto manufacturers, truckmakers, robotaxi, and autonomous delivery vehicle companies, tier-one suppliers and mobility startups are developing on Nvidia Drive AGX platform and technologies. [Read more…] about Toyota, Aurora and Continental to build autonomous vehicles on Nvidia platform

Locus Robotics achieves CE certification for its high-payload ‘Vector’ robot

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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for warehouse automation, has achieved CE certification for its largest, most dynamic mobile robot, the Locus Vector.

Locus says this milestone reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence, enabling broader deployments across Europe and other international markets.

Powered by the LocusONE platform, Locus Vector “enhances warehouse productivity, flexibility, and scalability, empowering businesses to automate complex workflows with unmatched efficiency”. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics achieves CE certification for its high-payload ‘Vector’ robot

Nvidia releases new blueprint for humanoid robotics developers

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Over the next two decades, the market for humanoid robots is expected to reach $38 billion, according to Goldman Sachs.

To address this significant demand, particularly in industrial and manufacturing sectors, Nvidia is releasing a collection of robot foundation models, data pipelines and simulation frameworks to accelerate next-generation humanoid robot development efforts.

Announced by Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang on Monday, January 6, at the CES trade show, the Nvidia Isaac GR00T Blueprint for synthetic motion generation helps developers generate exponentially large synthetic motion data to train their humanoids using imitation learning. [Read more…] about Nvidia releases new blueprint for humanoid robotics developers