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Sam Francis

The use of space-based computing signals a paradigm shift in AI infrastructure thinking

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For the better part of the last few years, the advancement of AI and automation has been dependent on increasingly dense terrestrial infrastructure.

Massive data centers, alongside expanding edge computing systems, have enabled major breakthroughs across sectors such as manufacturing and autonomous vehicles. Nonetheless, as AI continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the limitations of Earth-based infrastructure.

Energy consumption, heat management, land use, and environmental constraints have all become central concerns for organizations building large-scale AI models. These pressures are now driving a broader reassessment of where future computational power is best deployed. [Read more…] about The use of space-based computing signals a paradigm shift in AI infrastructure thinking

Rollo Robotics secures €3.7m pre-seed round led by FoodLabs and Prototype to mature monowheel technology

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Rollo Robotics, the Estonian deep-tech startup pioneering the world’s first stable autonomous monowheel security robot, has raised €3.7 million in pre-seed funding.

The round was led by Berlin-based FoodLabs and frontier tech venture capital company Prototype, with support from Enterprise Estonia’s RUP programme.

The investment follows the company’s emergence from stealth. Rollo Robotics was founded in 2025 by Arno Kütt (the visionary behind Cleveron) and Sander Sebastian Agur. [Read more…] about Rollo Robotics secures €3.7m pre-seed round led by FoodLabs and Prototype to mature monowheel technology

SMD strengthens position in emerging Asian offshore wind market

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Subsea technology and services company SMD has strengthened its position as a key player in the emerging Asian offshore wind market, following a multi-vehicle contract win.

The agreement includes the delivery of one of SMD’s bespoke multi-tool hard ground trenchers and work-class ROV, the Quantum EV. This is the first electric work-class ROV purchased in this region, representing a milestone investment in the emerging market.

Matthew Woodward, business development manager at SMD, says: “SMD has operated in the offshore wind industry from the first commercial projects, and supported the construction of countless wind farms around the UK and Europe. [Read more…] about SMD strengthens position in emerging Asian offshore wind market

Borouge boosts performance and competitiveness’ with ‘industry-first’ AI autonomous operations at Ruwais facility

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Borouge has announced the successful completion of a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility, delivered in collaboration with Honeywell.

The milestone supports Borouge’s strategy to enhance operational performance, strengthen long-term competitiveness, and contribute to ADNOC’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company.

Building on trials conducted in 2025, the proof of concept marks tangible progress toward developing the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room for full-scale, real-time operations. [Read more…] about Borouge boosts performance and competitiveness’ with ‘industry-first’ AI autonomous operations at Ruwais facility

Hexagon Robotics collaborates with Microsoft to advance the field of humanoid robots

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Hexagon Robotics has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at advancing humanoid robots with a focus on:

  • redefining data-driven, adaptive manufacturing through deep technology collaboration;
  • scaling of physical AI frameworks across imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and multimodal vision-language-action models; and
  • jointly engage customers to deploy AI-driven robotics powered by Microsoft Azure and bring automation from concept to factory floor.

Combining Hexagon Robotics’ expertise in sensor fusion, robotics, and spatial intelligence and Microsoft’s strengths in cloud computing and scalable platforms, including Fabric Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric, Azure IoT Operations, and Azure App Service, the two companies will work together to provide production-ready humanoid solutions for manipulation and inspection use cases, first targeting automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and logistic industries. [Read more…] about Hexagon Robotics collaborates with Microsoft to advance the field of humanoid robots

Goya’s Latin American products gain capacity with a pallet shuttle system in Toledo

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Goya, a distributor of Latin American food products in Europe, has expanded its warehouse in Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo province) with Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle.

The storage system has boosted the company’s logistics performance, ensuring fast replenishment to 4,000 points of sale throughout Spain.

“Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle gives us the flexibility we need to manage over 2,200 items and run a more efficient operation,” says a Goya representative. [Read more…] about Goya’s Latin American products gain capacity with a pallet shuttle system in Toledo

Mobileye to acquire Mentee Robotics in $900m deal to expand physical AI ambitions

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Mobileye has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mentee Robotics, an AI-first humanoid robotics startup, in a transaction valued at $900 million, as the company moves to broaden its focus beyond autonomous driving into what it describes as “physical artificial intelligence”.

Under the terms of the deal, the consideration will comprise approximately $612 million in cash and up to 26.2 million shares of Mobileye Class A common stock, subject to certain adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending customary conditions.

Mobileye said the acquisition brings together its autonomy stack and automotive-grade production experience with Mentee’s vertically integrated humanoid robot platform and AI talent. [Read more…] about Mobileye to acquire Mentee Robotics in $900m deal to expand physical AI ambitions

Kodiak to scale autonomous trucking hardware and sensor solution in strategic agreement with Bosch

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Kodiak AI, a provider of AI-powered autonomous driving technology, has entered into an agreement with Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services, to collaborate on and scale the manufacturing of a production-grade, redundant autonomous platform.

This platform contains the specialized hardware, firmware, and software interfaces that enable the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s AI-powered driver, to automate trucks – either on a vehicle production line or through an upfitter.

Don Burnette, founder and CEO, Kodiak, says: “Advancing the deployment of driverless trucks and physical AI not only requires robust autonomous technology, but also manufacturing experience and a robust supply chain in order to achieve true scale. [Read more…] about Kodiak to scale autonomous trucking hardware and sensor solution in strategic agreement with Bosch

Ras Al Khaimah sets new record with spectacular New Year’s Eve drone show

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Ras Al Khaimah – one of the seven emirates, along with Dubai and Abu Dhabi, that make up the United Arab Emirates – rang in 2026 with a spectacular 15-minute drones and fireworks display that set a new Guinness World Records title for the “Largest aerial display of a phoenix formed by multirotors/drones”.

The highlight of the celebration was an awe-inspiring drone performance that transformed the night sky into a living canvas.

At the heart of this display was the record-breaking Phoenix, a mythical symbol of renewal, optimism, and rebirth, echoing Ras Al Khaimah’s own transformation and ambition to continuously reimagine its future. [Read more…] about Ras Al Khaimah sets new record with spectacular New Year’s Eve drone show

Autonomous systems in mining and agriculture vehicles

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Heavy-duty autonomy in controlled, off-road environments delivers efficiency and safety gains

Autonomous vehicles are still most commonly associated with passenger cars and urban roads. Yet the most mature, commercially proven forms of vehicle autonomy have emerged far from city streets.

They operate in open-pit mines, on remote haul roads, and across agricultural fields – environments where routes are known, traffic is controlled, and the economics of automation are clear.

Mining and agriculture have quietly become the longest-running success stories in vehicle autonomy. These sectors demonstrate what autonomy looks like when expectations are pragmatic, deployment is incremental, and safety and productivity are the primary objectives. [Read more…] about Autonomous systems in mining and agriculture vehicles

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