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Toyota launches next-generation autonomous e-Palette mobility vehicle

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Toyota has started sales of its next-generation e-Palette battery electric vehicle, designed for a wide range of mobility services including transportation, retail, and mobile entertainment. Sales began on September 15, with prices starting from 29 million yen (almost $200,000).

The e-Palette features a spacious cabin, large windows, and a low floor for accessibility, including an electric ramp that allows wheelchair users to board independently.

With a capacity of up to 17 passengers, it can be configured for different uses throughout the day – for example, as a shuttle bus in the morning and a mobile store in the afternoon. Optional equipment enables applications such as immersive sightseeing or live sports viewing. [Read more…] about Toyota launches next-generation autonomous e-Palette mobility vehicle

Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business

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Chinese automation specialist Inovance Technology is “actively developing key components for humanoid robots”, with plans to launch some products within the year, according to German investment advice website Gronewy. 

This strategic move by Inovance into the advanced robotics field signals the company’s ambition to be a supplier for the next generation of automation.

While humanoids represent a future frontier, Inovance’s immediate foundation is its growing strength in industrial control systems. [Read more…] about Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business

Autonomous truck technology company Kodiak to go public tomorrow

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Kodiak AI, a provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, today announced that Kodiak Robotics, Inc. successfully completed its business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II (NYSE: AACT) (“AACT”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.

The business combination was approved by AACT shareholders on September 23, 2025. In connection with the closing, AACT was renamed Kodiak AI, Inc.

Kodiak AI, Inc.’s common stock and public warrants are expected to begin trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Nasdaq”) on September 25, 2025 under the ticker symbols “KDK” and “KDKRW”, respectively. [Read more…] about Autonomous truck technology company Kodiak to go public tomorrow

Nvidia to invest $5 billion into Intel and jointly develop custom data center and PC technologies

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Intel to design and manufacture custom data center and client CPUs with Nvidia NVLink and Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Intel common stock

Nvidia and Intel have announced a collaboration to jointly develop multiple generations of custom data center and PC products that accelerate applications and workloads across hyperscale, enterprise and consumer markets.

The companies will focus on seamlessly connecting Nvidia and Intel architectures using Nvidia NVLink – integrating the strengths of Nvidia’s AI and accelerated computing with Intel’s leading CPU technologies and x86 ecosystem to deliver cutting-edge solutions for customers.

For data centers, Intel will build Nvidia-custom x86 CPUs that Nvidia will integrate into its AI infrastructure platforms and offer to the market. [Read more…] about Nvidia to invest $5 billion into Intel and jointly develop custom data center and PC technologies

OpenAI and Nvidia agree strategic partnership to deploy 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems

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Nvidia and OpenAI have announced a letter of intent for a landmark strategic partnership to deploy at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems for OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure to train and run its next generation of models on the path to deploying superintelligence.

To support this deployment including datacenter and power capacity, Nvidia intends to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as the new Nvidia systems are deployed. The first phase is targeted to come online in the second half of 2026 using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform (main image).

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, says: “Nvidia and OpenAI have pushed each other for a decade, from the first DGX supercomputer to the breakthrough of ChatGPT. This investment and infrastructure partnership mark the next leap forward – deploying 10 gigawatts to power the next era of intelligence.” [Read more…] about OpenAI and Nvidia agree strategic partnership to deploy 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank expand Stargate with five new AI data center sites

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New data centers put Stargate ahead of schedule to secure full $500 billion, 10-gigawatt commitment by end of 2025.

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are embarking on the construction of five new US AI data center sites under Stargate, OpenAI’s overarching AI infrastructure platform.

The combined capacity from these five new sites – along with our flagship site in Abilene, Texas, and ongoing projects with CoreWeave – brings Stargate to nearly 7 gigawatts of planned capacity and over $400 billion in investment over the next three years.

This puts us on a clear path to securing the full $500 billion, 10-gigawatt commitment we announced in January by the end of 2025, ahead of schedule. [Read more…] about OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank expand Stargate with five new AI data center sites

Nvidia and OpenAI launch ‘the biggest AI infrastructure deployment in history’

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Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and OpenAI president Greg Brockman described a new strategic partnership to fuel OpenAI’s growth – and enable AI at scale for virtually every industry and user

OpenAI and Nvidia have launched a landmark AI infrastructure partnership – an initiative that will scale OpenAI’s compute with multi-gigawatt data centers powered by millions of Nvidia GPUs.

To discuss what this means for the next generation of AI development and deployment, the two companies’ CEOs, and the president of OpenAI, spoke this morning with CNBC’s Jon Fortt (see video below).

Jensen Huang, Nvidia founder and CEO, in the interview, says: “This is the biggest AI infrastructure project in history. This partnership is about building an AI infrastructure that enables AI to go from the labs into the world.” [Read more…] about Nvidia and OpenAI launch ‘the biggest AI infrastructure deployment in history’

1X unveils humanoid robot for the home as it seeks to raise $1 billion in new funding

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1X, a pioneer in humanoid robotics, has unveiled its NEO Beta, a prototype of its bipedal humanoid designed for home use. The release came just before news emerged that the company is looking to raise $1 billion in new funding, according to The Information.

NEO Beta represents a significant advancement in robotics, moving beyond traditional, stiff robots to humanoids with bio-inspired designs that can safely work among people.

The NEO Beta launch marks a major milestone for 1X as the company transitions from conceptual development to bringing humanoid robots into consumer households. [Read more…] about 1X unveils humanoid robot for the home as it seeks to raise $1 billion in new funding

BD and Henry Ford Health launch pharmacy automation partnership in Michigan

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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a medical technology company, has agreed a pharmacy automation partnership with Henry Ford Health to develop the health system pharmacy of the future, with an initial focus on a robotic solution that will enable patients to pick up select prescriptions at their convenience – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Through this first-of-its-kind collaboration in the US, BD and Henry Ford Health will develop multiple applications of the BD Rowa Vmax, a sophisticated pharmacy automation robot.

The first deployment will enhance the prescription retrieval processes at Henry Ford Health’s hospital-based community pharmacies in Southeast and Central Michigan as part of their ongoing commitment to innovation and patient-centered care. [Read more…] about BD and Henry Ford Health launch pharmacy automation partnership in Michigan

Tennant expands autonomous cleaning robot production in Europe

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Tennant Company, a manufacturer professional robotic cleaning technology, says it is expanding its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturing at its Uden factory in the Netherlands, to meet growing demand across the EMEA region.

The move includes the start of European production for Tennant’s latest innovation, the X4 ROVR – a compact, AI-powered robotic floor scrubber designed for high-traffic commercial environments such as airports, shopping centres, and hospitals.

This follows the successful roll out of T16AMR production in Uden since January 2025 and reflects Tennant’s strategy to localise manufacturing, reduce environmental impact, and accelerate delivery times for European customers. [Read more…] about Tennant expands autonomous cleaning robot production in Europe