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The view from Universal Robots: Four physical AI predictions for 2026 and beyond

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By Anders Billesø Beck, vice president, AI robotics products at Universal Robots

The robotics industry is evolving faster than ever, and the signals of what’s next are already visible. As someone focused on shaping the future of automation, I see four trends that will redefine how robots create value.

From smarter math and cooperative behaviors to industry-specific AI and a new data economy, here’s what I predict will matter most in the years ahead. [Read more…] about The view from Universal Robots: Four physical AI predictions for 2026 and beyond

Deepgram raises $130 million Series C at $1.3 billion valuation

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Voice AI company Deepgram has raised $130 million in Series C funding at a valuation of $1.3 billion, as it looks to expand its real-time voice AI platform and scale deployments across enterprise and developer markets.

The round was led by AVP, with participation from existing investors including Alkeon, In-Q-Tel, Madrona, Tiger, Wing, Y Combinator, and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.

New investors in the round include Alumni Ventures and Princeville Capital, alongside strategic backers such as Twilio, ServiceNow Ventures, SAP, and Citi Ventures. [Read more…] about Deepgram raises $130 million Series C at $1.3 billion valuation

Siemens and Nvidia expand partnership to build the industrial AI operating system

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Siemens and Nvidia have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to bring artificial intelligence into the real world.

Together, the companies aim to develop industrial and physical AI solutions that will bring AI-driven innovation to every industry and industrial workflow, as well as accelerate each others’ operations.

To support development, Nvidia will provide AI infrastructure, simulation libraries, models, frameworks and blueprints, while Siemens will commit hundreds of industrial AI experts and leading hardware and software. [Read more…] about Siemens and Nvidia expand partnership to build the industrial AI operating system

Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia on AI tools for music discovery and creation

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Universal Music Group (UMG) entered into a collaboration with Nvidia earlier this month aimed at applying artificial intelligence to music discovery, fan engagement, and creative workflows, while maintaining what the companies described as a focus on responsible use of AI.

The collaboration brings together Nvidia’s AI infrastructure and research capabilities with UMG’s music catalog, which spans millions of tracks across genres and eras.

According to the companies, joint research and development efforts were intended to advance music discovery tools, support new forms of fan interaction, and explore safeguards around artist attribution and copyright protection. [Read more…] about Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia on AI tools for music discovery and creation

How AI Video Generators Are Transforming Industries in 2026

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AI video generators are reshaping the way industries create and optimize visual content. In 2026, advanced video models like Veo 3 enable businesses to automatically produce high-quality videos with minimal effort.

Industries that rely heavily on visual demonstration or training, such as robotics, manufacturing, and e-commerce, are seeing particularly significant benefits.

In this blog, we explore how these AI tools are transforming content creation across multiple industries and driving new opportunities for innovation. [Read more…] about How AI Video Generators Are Transforming Industries in 2026

Interview with Kardome CEO: Teaching robots to hear like humans

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For much of the past decade, progress in robotics and autonomous systems has been framed largely through vision. Cameras, LiDAR, and computer vision algorithms have dominated discussions around perception, mapping, and situational awareness.

Sound, by contrast, has often been treated as a secondary input – useful for wake words and basic commands, but rarely central to machine intelligence.

Yet hearing is arguably one of the most fundamental senses for understanding the world, particularly when it comes to language and interaction. Humans begin responding to sound before birth, learning rhythm, tone, and voice long before their eyes ever open. [Read more…] about Interview with Kardome CEO: Teaching robots to hear like humans

AI Automation for Generating Fitness Plans: How It Enhances Home Workout Efficiency

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With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, its applications have permeated various industries, and the fitness industry is no exception. Home fitness has become a rapidly growing trend, especially during the pandemic, and has steadily evolved into the preferred choice for many people.

AI has brought unprecedented changes to home fitness, especially in generating personalized workout plans and automating training schedules, making the fitness process more efficient, scientific, and personalized. More and more smart fitness devices are now using AI technology to automate the generation of workout plans, helping users achieve their fitness goals with greater ease. [Read more…] about AI Automation for Generating Fitness Plans: How It Enhances Home Workout Efficiency

How robotics is becoming a branch of AI

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For most of the modern industrial era, the hierarchy of automation was simple.

  • Automation meant machines reliably performing fixed routines.
  • Robotics was a sophisticated subset of automation – programmable machinery with sensors, motors and a defined task.
  • Artificial intelligence was something entirely separate: a software discipline concerned with logic, reasoning and learning.

But the boundaries that made sense for the last 50 years no longer describe the technologies emerging now. Robots are beginning to perceive, classify, and adapt. AI systems are leaving screens and entering machines. And a new phrase – physical AI – is gaining ground as researchers try to explain what happens when intelligence takes a physical form. [Read more…] about How robotics is becoming a branch of AI

Which AI Humanizer Tool Performs Best in 2026

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Artificial intelligence now powers an enormous share of digital content creation across engineering firms, robotics companies, manufacturing environments, and automated service operations.

As these systems produce more text, organizations increasingly rely on AI content classifiers to determine whether a document was written by a machine or a person.

In response, a range of rewriting platforms – commonly called AI humanizers – have emerged to help produce more natural, human-sounding language. [Read more…] about Which AI Humanizer Tool Performs Best in 2026

EY launches physical AI platform and opens new EY.ai Lab with Nvidia support

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EY has unveiled a new physical AI platform developed with Nvidia technologies, opened a dedicated EY.ai Lab in Georgia, and appointed its first EY global physical AI leader, marking a major expansion of the firm’s robotics and automation strategy.

The company says the new platform is designed to give enterprises a structured way to implement and manage “an AI system executed by robots, drones, smart-edge devices and more.”

Built using Nvidia Omniverse libraries, Nvidia Isaac and Nvidia AI Enterprise, the system supports digital twins, robotics simulation and advanced AI workloads across industrial, energy, consumer and health sectors. [Read more…] about EY launches physical AI platform and opens new EY.ai Lab with Nvidia support

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