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Sam Francis

Neura Robotics and SECO partner to scale humanoid robot production in Europe

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Neura Robotics and embedded computing specialist SECO have formed a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture electronic compute modules for Neura’s cognitive robots, including its 4NE1 humanoid.

The companies say the agreement is intended to support scalable series production in Europe while also extending their collaboration into physical AI applications for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

The compute modules will integrate Qualcomm Dragonwing processors and form part of Neura’s distributed “Brain + Nervous System” architecture. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics and SECO partner to scale humanoid robot production in Europe

Hai Robotics to install 1,500 rack-climbing robots at European fulfillment center

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Hai Robotics has been selected to provide automation technology for a new large-scale e-commerce fulfillment center operated by a leading European fashion retailer.

At the heart of the project is Hai Robotics’ HaiPick Climb system, which the company claims is “the world’s largest deployment of rack-climbing warehouse robots”.

The project sets a new benchmark for warehouse automation and reinforces HaiPick Climb as the leading solution for large-scale, high-performance e-commerce fulfillment. [Read more…] about Hai Robotics to install 1,500 rack-climbing robots at European fulfillment center

Dynamic Creatures emerges from stealth to launch interactive character robots

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Dynamic Creatures, a robotics startup founded by former Boston Dynamics, Google and Robotics and AI Institute executives, has emerged from stealth to develop mobile interactive character robots for the entertainment and hospitality industries.

The Boston-based company has also been named Boston Dynamics’ official entertainment and hospitality partner and says it is already working with a large theme park and retailer on guest-facing robotic character experiences.

Dynamic Creatures was co-founded by CEO Marc Theermann, former chief strategy officer at Boston Dynamics and a former senior leader at Google, and CTO Farbod Farshidian, a former research leader at the Robotics and AI Institute. [Read more…] about Dynamic Creatures emerges from stealth to launch interactive character robots

Geek+ Reports H1 2026 Results: 35.5% order growth, with subscription services up 75%

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Geek+, the Hong Kong-listed warehouse robotics maker, has reported interim results for the six months to 30 June 2026 showing its services business growing more than twice as fast as the company overall, as it pushes customers from one-off equipment purchases toward long-term operations contracts.

New signed orders across the group rose 35.5% year-on-year to about $335 million, while revenue climbed 25.3% to $180 million. Gross profit came in at $65 million, up 27.8%, and gross margin widened from 35.1% to 35.8%. [Read more…] about Geek+ Reports H1 2026 Results: 35.5% order growth, with subscription services up 75%

Building a Business From the Ground Up: What You Need to Succeed

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Starting a business from scratch can be exciting, but the early stages rarely look as polished as the finished companies people see from the outside.

Most successful businesses begin with limited resources, unanswered questions, changing plans, and a founder who is still figuring out what customers actually want.

A strong idea matters, but an idea alone does not create a lasting company. Building something sustainable requires research, financial discipline, clear systems, consistent customer service, and the ability to adjust when reality does not match the original plan. [Read more…] about Building a Business From the Ground Up: What You Need to Succeed

How Robotics and Automation Are Reshaping Island Supply Chains

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Most conversations about port automation center on massive hubs: Rotterdam, Singapore, Long Beach. Fair enough, those terminals move staggering volumes. But the real stress test for logistics technology isn’t a mega-port with unlimited runway.

It’s a tight island supply chain where a single delayed shipment can empty a grocery shelf or halt a construction site for days. That pressure cooker is exactly where robotics and automation are proving their worth right now. [Read more…] about How Robotics and Automation Are Reshaping Island Supply Chains

How Manufacturing and Industrial Safety Teams Are Using AI Face Swap Tools to Anonymize Worker Footage

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Privacy-first design featuring face anonymization has become a genuine enabling factor for safety technology adoption in manufacturing, particularly in unionized environments where surveillance concerns have traditionally slowed deployment.

Higgsfield’s AI Face Swap tool is becoming part of how safety and training teams protect individual worker identity while still getting full use out of genuinely valuable real footage. [Read more…] about How Manufacturing and Industrial Safety Teams Are Using AI Face Swap Tools to Anonymize Worker Footage

Predictive Maintenance for Robot Fleets, from Condition Data to Work Order

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Most predictive maintenance projects in robotics stall at the same point. The sensors are installed, the models are trained, the dashboard turns amber, and then nothing happens.

An anomaly score is not a decision. Somebody still has to allocate a technician, confirm the spare reducer is on the shelf and find a slot where the cell can stand still for four hours.

That gap between detection and execution is where the return on a monitoring programme is either realised or lost. For a single robot it can be bridged by a diligent maintenance lead with a spreadsheet. For a fleet of two hundred arms across six lines, it cannot. [Read more…] about Predictive Maintenance for Robot Fleets, from Condition Data to Work Order

Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Injury Accident

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Rhode Island’s compact size does not lessen the risks employees face across its hospitals, construction sites, warehouses, restaurants, offices, and other workplaces.

State law gives injured workers certain protections, but knowing how those protections apply can be difficult when medical concerns and job-related pressures arrive at the same time.

A workplace injury can disrupt physical health, income, family responsibilities, and future employment. The first days often bring medical appointments, employer paperwork, and uncertainty about missed wages. Each claim depends on its own facts, including the accident’s cause, treatment needs, and work restrictions. [Read more…] about Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Injury Accident

What Separates a Sports Car From a True Supercar in Practice

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Sports cars and supercars share low seating positions, powerful engines, firm suspension, and strong braking systems. Their priorities, however, are different.

A sports car usually balances speed with comfort, cost, and regular usability. A supercar accepts a greater sacrifice to pursue acceleration, top-end pace, exclusivity, and technical ambition.

That distinction is evident in measurable factors, including horsepower, lap-time performance, pricing, service demands, cabin space, and road manners. Examining those details gives drivers a clearer basis for comparison. [Read more…] about What Separates a Sports Car From a True Supercar in Practice

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