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Sam Francis

Nvidia’s $500 billion supercomputing push: Automation, ecosystem, and the AI race

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For the first time since its inception, Nvidia is planning to manufacture AI supercomputers entirely within the United States, marking a significant pivot toward domestic production.

The initiative includes over a million square feet of manufacturing space in Texas, partnering with Foxconn in Houston and Wistron in Dallas, with mass production expected to ramp up over the next 12 to 15 months.

Nvidia plans to invest $500 billion in building the infrastructure required for this manufacturing and supercomputing initiative. [Read more…] about Nvidia’s $500 billion supercomputing push: Automation, ecosystem, and the AI race

Top 25 AI chip companies in the world

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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries from automotive to healthcare, the demand for high-performance AI chips has reached unprecedented levels.

These chips power everything from edge devices and data centers to autonomous robots and generative AI models.

With Nvidia recently announcing that it will begin manufacturing some of its AI chips and supercomputers in the United States for the first time, the global AI semiconductor race has taken on new geopolitical and commercial urgency. [Read more…] about Top 25 AI chip companies in the world

Doosan Robotics to supply 300 collaborative robots across Southeast Asia

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Doosan Robotics has signed an agreement with VRNJ, a robotic system integrator in Thailand, for the supply of 300 collaborative robots.

Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will deliver 300 units from its four collaborative robot series – A, H, M, and P – over the next two years, with an initial order of 60 units already confirmed.

Additionally, both companies have committed to developing tailored automation solutions for manufacturing applications and expanding their presence in key Southeast Asian markets, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics to supply 300 collaborative robots across Southeast Asia

Dassault Systèmes and Kuka partner to boost robotics and automation efficiency for manufacturers

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Dassault Systèmes has agreed a partnership with the industrial automation and robotics company Kuka to provide manufacturing industries with comprehensive solutions that meet growing demands in robotics and automation.

Under the terms of the agreement, Dassault Systèmes is joining mosaixx, Kuka’s digital ecosystem for industrial software solutions, offering Kuka customers an easy way to purchase and use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience platform and applications.

By expanding customer access to virtual twin technology and enhanced collaboration capabilities, Dassault Systèmes and Kuka with its newly foundet segment Kuka Digital can unlock opportunities for companies to drive the development of more efficient and adaptable solutions that transform their operations. [Read more…] about Dassault Systèmes and Kuka partner to boost robotics and automation efficiency for manufacturers

Mitsubishi Electric launches lightweight SCARA robot series to support digital transformation in manufacturing

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Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new series of SCARA robots designed to accelerate digital transformation (DX) in manufacturing, with features aimed at increasing performance, reducing maintenance needs, and simplifying system integration.

The new RH-CRH series includes two models: the RH-10CRH, which offers a payload of up to 10 kg, and the RH-20CRH, which supports heavier items up to 20 kg.

The robots feature maximum reach radii ranging from 600 mm to 1000 mm, making them suitable for applications including assembly, coating, precision conveyance, and packaging across sectors such as automotive and food production. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric launches lightweight SCARA robot series to support digital transformation in manufacturing

Top 10 robotics companies building the solar power future

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As the global demand for clean energy accelerates, utility-scale solar farms are multiplying across deserts, grasslands, and rooftops.

But building and maintaining these vast installations is labor-intensive, costly, and often dangerous. That’s where robotics comes in.

In the past 12 months, a new generation of startups and industrial giants has been quietly revolutionizing how solar farms are deployed and operated. [Read more…] about Top 10 robotics companies building the solar power future

Robots for agriculture: Technical advances outpacing market adoption

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A new strawberry-picking robot developed in Japan is drawing global attention for its ability to autonomously harvest strawberries with minimal human intervention.

Designed by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University, the robot combines 3D cameras, AI, and an autonomous mobility system to navigate greenhouse beds and identify ripe strawberries for harvest.

The developers claim the system can work continuously and be remotely managed via mobile devices, potentially reducing labor dependency in one of Japan’s most labor-intensive crops. [Read more…] about Robots for agriculture: Technical advances outpacing market adoption

Scientists develop autonomous robot to harvest strawberries

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​Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed an autonomous robot capable of navigating and harvesting strawberries in high-bed cultivation environments using lidar technology.

This innovation addresses Japan’s agricultural labor shortages, particularly the challenges of manual strawberry harvesting.

Assistant Professor Takuya Fujinaga, from the Graduate School of Engineering, led the development of an algorithm enabling the robot to operate in two modes: navigating to predetermined locations and moving alongside raised cultivation beds. [Read more…] about Scientists develop autonomous robot to harvest strawberries

Predictive maintenance revolution: Why digital twins and skilled technicians are a winning combination

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Digital twins – virtual copies of real-life machinery – have become an integral part of many industries: from precision manufacturing to logistics.

Research by McKinsey shows that investments in digital twin technologies will rise to more than $48 billion by 2026 around the world.

More and more airlines and aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) companies are introducing digital twins into their processes. [Read more…] about Predictive maintenance revolution: Why digital twins and skilled technicians are a winning combination

Autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics to go public: What it means and why it matters

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Kodiak Robotics, a startup developing autonomous truck technology, is planning to go public via a merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

The deal values Kodiak at approximately $1.1 billion in net proceeds and $2.5 billion in total equity value, according to statements from the company.

While the transaction is still subject to approval by shareholders and regulators, it is expected to close in the second half of 2025. Once completed, Kodiak will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “KDK”. [Read more…] about Autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics to go public: What it means and why it matters