The CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, created by Chewy and MassRobotics, tasked global robotics teams with solving one of warehouse automation’s toughest problems: autonomously picking large, heavy, and deformable items in tight, dynamic environments. [Read more…] about MassRobotics and Chewy select winners of innovation awards
From Robotic to Relatable: Why Smodin’s AI Humanizer Is a Must for Online Creators
If you create anything online, you’ve probably learned one simple truth: your words carry weight.
Whether you’re a YouTuber piecing together a script, a blogger polishing a post, or a coach sketching a digital class, your voice has to come through.
Yet when time is tight – and let’s be real, it almost never isn’t – it’s tempting to let an AI kick things off. [Read more…] about From Robotic to Relatable: Why Smodin’s AI Humanizer Is a Must for Online Creators
From asteroid mining to democratizing quantum: World Economic Forum selects ‘pioneers in new wave of global innovation’
The World Economic Forum has announced the 2025 cohort of its Technology Pioneers community, a group of 100 early-stage companies from 28 countries driving innovation across industries and borders.
Now in its 25th year, the programme celebrates its strongest cohort yet, marked by broader geographical representation, greater diversity beyond Silicon Valley and the rise of more ambitious frontier technologies.
Reflecting wider shifts in the innovation landscape, many of the companies spotlighted are using artificial intelligence (AI) to reach greater scale and sophistication with fewer resources. [Read more…] about From asteroid mining to democratizing quantum: World Economic Forum selects ‘pioneers in new wave of global innovation’
AS/RS reimagined: The next generation of warehouse automation and micro-fulfillment
The modern supply chain is a battlefield of rising expectations. E-commerce demands faster deliveries, labor shortages persist, and the pressure to optimize every square foot of warehouse space is relentless.
In this environment, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), once considered foundational automation, are no longer just about static storage; they are being reimagined as dynamic, intelligent components at the very heart of advanced logistics.
This feature explores the cutting-edge designs, sophisticated integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), and their pivotal role in enabling the burgeoning micro-fulfillment trend. [Read more…] about AS/RS reimagined: The next generation of warehouse automation and micro-fulfillment
Underwater robots take to the deep to map unexplored oceans
Autonomous underwater robots from the University of Sydney supported an Australian Museum scientific expedition mapping unexplored reefs around Norfolk Island.
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) from the University of Sydney has taken a deep dive in the oceans surrounding Norfolk Island on an scientific expedition to document previously unexplored reefs.
The robots collected high-resolution seafloor images which will then be used to create three-dimensional underwater models of these unique reef ecosystems and marine habitats. [Read more…] about Underwater robots take to the deep to map unexplored oceans
Italian scientists demonstrate flying humanoid robot
Researchers in Italy achieved a first flight of iRonCub3, a unique jet-powered flying humanoid robot designed for real-world environments. The robot was able to lift off the floor by approximately 50 cm while maintaining its stability
The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has reached a groundbreaking milestone in humanoid robotics by demonstrating the first flight of iRonCub3, the world’s first jet-powered flying humanoid robot specifically designed to operate in real-world environments.
The research team studied the complex aerodynamics of the artificial body and developed an advanced control model for systems composed of several interconnected parts. The overall work on iRonCub3, including real flight tests, took about two years.
In the latest experiments, the robot was able to lift off the floor by approximately 50 cm while maintaining its stability. [Read more…] about Italian scientists demonstrate flying humanoid robot
Is it Time for the Trades to Take Over the Tech Space? One Industry Already is
The tech world usually shines its spotlight on sleek startups, AI experiments, and apps that promise to solve problems we didn’t know we had. But behind all that noise, something much quieter – and honestly, much more grounded – is happening.
The trades, often dismissed as old-school or unsexy, are turning into unlikely tech innovators. And right now, the HVAC industry is leading that shift.
It’s not about trendy gadgets or wearable tech. It’s about solving real-world problems for real businesses in real time. [Read more…] about Is it Time for the Trades to Take Over the Tech Space? One Industry Already is
3 AI Video Tools That Are Great for Marketing Agencies
Video isn’t just part of the marketing playbook anymore – it is the playbook. From short-form content that drives traffic to polished explainers that turn maybe into yes, video has become the loudest, clearest way to say what your brand is about.
But creating great videos at scale? That’s where most agencies hit a wall. Deadlines pile up, budgets stay tight, and clients expect Hollywood with a Canva budget.
Enter AI-powered video tools. They’re making it easier for marketing agencies to produce videos that look sharp, sound professional, and land with audiences – without needing a camera crew or a three-day shoot. [Read more…] about 3 AI Video Tools That Are Great for Marketing Agencies
Opinions: IEEE experts weigh in on future of remote robotic surgery and AI in healthcare
Healthcare has seen a major technological development in recent times, with a recent news report detailing one of the world’s first remote robotic surgery procedures.
The groundbreaking human clinical trial saw a patient in Angola undergo a prostatectomy procedure, with the surgeon operating from Orlando, Florida.
This significant achievement in transcontinental robotic telesurgery highlights how healthcare is rapidly evolving, marking a shift that could have significant humanitarian implications, particularly for remote or underserved areas of the world. [Read more…] about Opinions: IEEE experts weigh in on future of remote robotic surgery and AI in healthcare
Appetronix unveils new fully autonomous fast-food restaurant design concepts
Appetronix, a developer of food robotics, has unveiled new design concepts for its fully-autonomous kitchen platform, saying they redefine how fast-food or “quick-service restaurants” (QSRs) operate at scale.
Following the successful launch last week of a fully-autonomous kitchen for Donatos Pizza in Columbus, Ohio, Appetronix is now actively developing two new robotic cuisine verticals: Asian and Mexican.
The company says the initiative further demonstrated its capability to “serve diverse food categories with exceptional quality, speed, consistency, and zero human intervention”. [Read more…] about Appetronix unveils new fully autonomous fast-food restaurant design concepts