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Incheon International Airport has long been more than just a transit hub; it’s been a window into the future of travel.
Passengers navigating its expansive terminals might have already encountered a number of robots at Incheon airport: its roaming AirStar guide robots, ready to offer directions in multiple languages, or perhaps spotted the AirPorter robots diligently handling luggage. [Read more…] about Incheon Airport continues automation push with electric vehicle charging robots from Hyundai
GITAI, a US-headquartered space robotics company, says its Japanese subsidiary, GITAI Japan, has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a concept study for a unique robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover. (See video below.)
This rover is part of Japan’s contribution to the Artemis program and is designed to enable long-duration human exploration of the Moon’s polar regions.
The objective of this study is to define the design and specifications for a robotic arm system capable of supporting lunar science operations primarily during uncrewed periods, while also providing support during crewed missions when needed. [Read more…] about Japanese space agency awards GITAI contract to develop unique robotic arm
The global space economy is growing fast, expected to surpass $511 billion by 2029, according to GlobalData.
While satellite launches and communication services currently dominate that figure, a more radical idea is beginning to gain serious momentum: manufacturing in space.
Once considered a speculative fantasy, orbital manufacturing is being taken seriously by a growing number of aerospace firms, venture capitalists, and national agencies. [Read more…] about Why space factories may be the next industrial frontier, and who’s building them
Collaborative robot specialist Doosan Robotics is significantly escalating its focus on humanoid robot development, marking 2025 as a pivotal year for an AI-centered strategic transformation.
The company is channelling investment into creating “practical humanoids” capable of performing complex tasks efficiently, alongside launching new “intelligent robot solutions”.
At a recent company-wide town hall meeting, CEO Kevin Kim announced a strategic shift from a hardware-centric model. He emphasized that Doosan Robotics aims to “deliver results this year through talent acquisition, organizational restructuring, and M&A” to spearhead innovation in intelligent robotics and humanoid technologies. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics intensifies humanoid development in AI-driven strategic shift
ABB and Red Hat have extended their collaboration to develop automation systems for the future of industrial IT, enabling more secure and modular deployment of control applications for process industries.
The collaboration builds on ABB’s automation leadership and Red Hat’s industry-leading enterprise open source platforms, combining industrial innovation and digital capabilities – including data analytics and artificial intelligence – to help pave the way towards autonomous operations.
ABB’s process automation system architecture consists of two interconnected yet distinct environments: a robust and secure control environment that helps ensure stable, real-time management of critical processes, and a digital environment designed for flexible and scalable introduction of digital solutions. [Read more…] about ABB and Red Hat extend partnership to develop automation systems for industrial IT
Over two months after its March 7, 2025 debut on the NYSE American exchange (MCRP), Dubai-based robotics company Micropolis is focused on translating its autonomous robotics innovations into commercial success.
The firm, specializing in smart city robots, raised $15.5 million in its IPO and currently holds a market capitalization of approximately $76 million as of mid-May 2025.
Now, the challenge lies in scaling operations and achieving profitability. [Read more…] about Dubai-based robotics company Micropolis plots growth course after its NYSE debut
The era of the office might be about to change yet again. Recent advances in clerical processing and software automation have upped the ante, and now many businesses are wondering whether there is any limit to productivity.
Part of this excitement is being driven by so-called “agents” – the next step is autonomous system development. Rather than merely responding to queries, these are being designed to be proactive in the world, helping their owners (i.e., businesses) complete real tasks based on initial instructions.
Experts like to explain this concept as making autonomous systems more human. Agency implies that these solutions can do things by themselves to complete the broader objectives set for them. For example, agents might be able to set up online businesses, including payment systems, without human oversight. [Read more…] about Clerical Automation Steps Up A Gear With Agent-Based Systems
Simbe Robotics, a provider of robots for retail inventory tasks, has included “significant advancements” to Simbe Vision, its AI-powered computer vision technology, further solidifying the company’s position as the retail industry’s most advanced in-store intelligence solution.
These enhancements empower the most retailer banners in the world to move beyond simply identifying problems to implementing AI-driven actions that optimize store operations with unprecedented precision and efficiency.
Brad Bogolea, co-founder and CEO of Simbe, says: “The most successful retailers are leveraging real-time, AI-powered insights to drive execution excellence. [Read more…] about Simbe unveils ‘significant advancements’ to its computer vision for its retail robots
Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, in collaboration with Nvidia, has unveiled its “groundbreaking AI-powered robot”, NuraBot, at the ongoing Computex event.
Jointly developed by Foxconn, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, this innovative machine is designed to revolutionize the healthcare sector, particularly in nursing care, by providing intelligent assistance to both patients and medical professionals.
Leveraging Nvidia’s advanced AI and robotics platforms, NuraBot is equipped with sophisticated perception, natural language processing, and autonomous navigation capabilities. [Read more…] about Foxconn, Nvidia and Kawasaki partner to develop AI-powered nursing robot
The journey from identifying a potential new medicine to bringing it to patients is notoriously long, breathtakingly expensive, and fraught with high failure rates.
Traditional drug discovery, while achieving monumental successes, is often a slow, painstaking process.
However, a new era is dawning, driven by the convergence of advanced laboratory automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. [Read more…] about Lab automation: How AI and robotics are accelerating drug discovery
