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Arduino launches new edge robotics platform powered by Qualcomm

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Arduino has introduced a new edge AI development platform called Ventuno Q, a single-board system designed to support robotics, vision systems, and other physical AI applications.

The board is built around Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ8 Series processors and combines high-performance AI computing with a real-time microcontroller for precise hardware control.

Arduino says the new platform is intended to help developers build intelligent systems that can perceive their surroundings, make decisions, and act in the physical world without relying on cloud computing. [Read more…] about Arduino launches new edge robotics platform powered by Qualcomm

The Best AI Motion Graphics Generators That Are Actually Worth Your Time

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Video content isn’t optional anymore. Whether you’re launching a product, growing a brand, or trying to stand out on social media, motion graphics have become the fastest way to grab attention and hold it.

The problem? Traditional motion graphics production is expensive and slow. Hiring a freelancer or agency can cost thousands per video. Learning After Effects takes months. And even if you have the skills, manually keyframing animations eats hours you could spend building your actual product or business.

AI is changing that equation fast. A growing number of tools now let you turn a text prompt, script, or blog post into polished animated video without touching a timeline or hunting for stock footage. [Read more…] about The Best AI Motion Graphics Generators That Are Actually Worth Your Time

Ai2 claims breakthrough in training robots entirely in simulation

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The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Ai2) says it has achieved a milestone in robotics by demonstrating that robots trained entirely in simulation can perform tasks in the real world without additional training or real-world demonstrations.

The result challenges a long-held assumption in robotics that systems trained in virtual environments must still be fine-tuned with physical robot data before they can operate reliably in real environments.

According to Ai2, its researchers showed that sufficiently large and diverse simulated training environments can produce robot control models capable of transferring directly to real machines – a concept known as “zero-shot sim-to-real transfer”. [Read more…] about Ai2 claims breakthrough in training robots entirely in simulation

Workr to demonstrate $25-per-hour robotics-as-a-service system for factory automation at Nvidia GTC

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Innovative, California-based, AI robotics startup Workr will give an interactive live-demo of one of its commercial deployments with Fireclay Tile, where it has automated strenuous, repetitive saw work at the California-based ceramics manufacturer.

Workr provides a plug-and-produce workforce, making robotics accessible to the 90 percent of US manufacturing currently unautomated due to the prohibitive cost and complexity of traditional robotics.

Since its deployment at Fireclay Tile, Workr has significantly increased throughput by automating complex, high-mix production tasks, like tile picking and wet-saw loading. [Read more…] about Workr to demonstrate $25-per-hour robotics-as-a-service system for factory automation at Nvidia GTC

Dürr unveils robotic system that prints custom designs on vehicle bodies

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Dürr has launched EcoNextJet, which prints complex graphics, patterns and lettering directly onto vehicle surfaces: in high resolution, both horizontally and vertically, and in two colours when required.

Dürr’s new application system integrates custom designs directly into the painting process, replacing films and manual steps with an automated sequence that frees up resources.

The vehicle personalisation trend shows no signs of slowing down. Until now, the process involved manually gluing on elaborate patterns or lettering – often multi-layered, difficult-to-recycle films with noticeable edges and limited adhesion.

EcoNextJet automates this labour-intensive step, transforming creative design into a serial process. [Read more…] about Dürr unveils robotic system that prints custom designs on vehicle bodies

Dassault Systèmes unveils ‘new way of working’ with AI-powered virtual companions

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Dassault Systèmes has introduced Virtual Companions, a new category of AI-powered experts on the 3DExperience platform, designed to transform how industry creates, tests and validates innovations and operations.

One year after unveiling its 3D Univ+Rses vision, Dassault Systèmes delivers on its ambition to become the trusted partner of its clients to help them enter the Generative Economy by delivering this new way of working – enabling humans and AI to collaborate safely, intelligently and at scale on the most complex industrial challenges. [Read more…] about Dassault Systèmes unveils ‘new way of working’ with AI-powered virtual companions

ABB Robotics partners with Nvidia to launch ‘hyper real’ version of RobotStudio

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ABB Robotics is integrating Nvidia Omniverse libraries into ABB Robotics’ RobotStudio to help manufacturers deploy physical AI in real world robotics applications. (See video below.)

Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, said: “Today, using Nvidia accelerated computing and simulation technologies, we have removed the last barriers to making industrial and physical AI a reality at a global scale by closing the sim-to-real gap.

“For more than 50 years, ABB Robotics has led the evolution of intelligent industrial automation, from pioneering the first generation of fully electric industrial robots to advancing digital twin simulation through RobotStudio and shaping a new area of autonomous and versatile mobile robots. Today’s announcement with Nvidia brings physical AI to industry at scale.” [Read more…] about ABB Robotics partners with Nvidia to launch ‘hyper real’ version of RobotStudio

How automation of building information modelling reduces risk in large-scale construction projects

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By Jesus Sanchez, president, Modelo Tech Studio

Construction projects of large-scale are complex in nature. Several stakeholders, project deadlines, regulatory demands, evolving designs, and vast streams of data create a climate in which risk is inevitable but manageable. It is here that Building Information Modeling (BIM) automation is revolutionary.

Automation of workflow in BIM environments enables construction companies to identify potential clashes in advance, enhance the coordination process, avoid cost increases, and reduce project delays considerably. Due to the complexity of the projects, construction companies are collaborating with BIM experts for strategic modeling.

Automation of BIM is no longer a choice in larger infrastructure, commercial high-rises, industrial facilities, and healthcare projects, but a risk mitigation factor. [Read more…] about How automation of building information modelling reduces risk in large-scale construction projects

University of Waterloo scientists develop way of ‘translating music into light and motion with robots’

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Robots the size of soccer balls create new visual art by trailing light that represents the ‘emotional essence’ of music

A system developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, in Canada, lets people collaborate with groups of robots to create works of art inspired by music.

The new technology features multiple wheeled robots about the size of soccer balls that trail coloured light as they move within a fixed area on the floor in response to key features of music including tempo and chord progression.

A camera records the co-ordinated light trails as they snake within that area, which serves as the canvas for the creation of a “painting”, or visual representation of the emotional content of a particular piece of music. [Read more…] about University of Waterloo scientists develop way of ‘translating music into light and motion with robots’

From Indie to Iconic: How Emerging Beauty Brands Scale Sustainably

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Scaling beauty brands in today’s market requires more than product-market fit or strong creativity. It requires operational foresight, disciplined channel strategy, and infrastructure that can withstand compounding demand.

Many emerging beauty founders reach a critical inflection point where visibility accelerates faster than systems can support. The difference between a breakout brand and a lasting one is not momentum. It is structured.

Growth without operational clarity often creates margin compression, supply chain strain, and founder burnout. Sustainable scale demands alignment between brand growth strategy, operations, distribution channels, and leadership evolution. [Read more…] about From Indie to Iconic: How Emerging Beauty Brands Scale Sustainably