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Top 20 most exotic materials discovered or created by scientists

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In a significant step forward for electronics innovation, researchers from Murata Manufacturing and Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) have unveiled a massive new database of dielectric material properties.

This extensive collection, detailed in a study published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, has been curated from thousands of scientific papers and is set to accelerate the development of next-generation electronics like smartphones and advanced energy storage systems.

The initiative addresses a major bottleneck in AI-driven materials discovery – the lack of large, diverse datasets. [Read more…] about Top 20 most exotic materials discovered or created by scientists

Delivery robot market set to grow amid tech innovation and last-mile logistics demand

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The global delivery robot market is poised for steady growth through 2032, according to new research by Market Research Intellect.

Driven by rapid advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and navigation systems, delivery robots are gaining ground in logistics, retail, food delivery, and healthcare sectors.

These autonomous systems are emerging as a cost-effective and efficient solution for last-mile delivery challenges, particularly in urban environments. [Read more…] about Delivery robot market set to grow amid tech innovation and last-mile logistics demand

Siemens introduces AI agents for industrial automation

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At the ongoing Automate 2025 trade show in Detroit, Siemens is announcing an expansion of its industrial AI offerings with advanced AI agents designed to work seamlessly across its established Industrial Copilot ecosystem.

This new technology represents a fundamental shift from AI assistants that respond to queries towards truly autonomous agents that proactively execute entire processes without human intervention.

Siemens’ new AI agent architecture features a sophisticated orchestrator. Like a craftsman, it deploys a toolbox of specialized agents to solve complex tasks across the entire industrial value chain. [Read more…] about Siemens introduces AI agents for industrial automation

IEEE ICRA 2025: Atlanta to host global gathering of robotics and automation pioneers

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The International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), recognized as one of the world’s largest and most influential international conferences in its field, is set to take place in Atlanta, USA, from May 19–23, 2025.

This premier event will draw together the foremost researchers, academics, and industry professionals in robotics and automation for a week of intensive knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The impressive scale and selectivity of ICRA 2025 are evident in the numbers: out of 4,153 submissions, 1,606 high-quality papers, representing an acceptance rate of approximately 38.67 percent, have been selected for presentation. [Read more…] about IEEE ICRA 2025: Atlanta to host global gathering of robotics and automation pioneers

Automate 2025: North America’s biggest industrial automation event

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Automate 2025 – which starts Monday – is North America’s largest robotics and automation event, a key meeting point for professionals in this rapidly evolving field.

Since its beginnings in 1976 as the first “Robots Show”, it has grown and adapted, becoming Automate in 2011 after merging with other industry events. Recognizing the increasing importance of automation, Automate became an annual standalone event in 2022.

The goal of Automate 2025 is to showcase the latest advancements across various industries. The event features an extensive exhibition with over 800 exhibitors presenting their newest robotics and automation technologies. [Read more…] about Automate 2025: North America’s biggest industrial automation event

Honeywell and Teradyne Robotics partner to develop automated material transport solutions

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Honeywell is teaming up with Teradyne Robotics to deliver automation solutions for logistics, warehousing and fast-moving consumer goods companies throughout the Americas and Europe.

The collaboration brings Teradyne Robotics’ autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and collaborative robot (cobot) technologies together with Honeywell’s advanced software, extensive implementation expertise and cybersecurity capabilities.

Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, says: “This relationship with Honeywell will provide businesses with end-to-end solutions, from automation system design through to implementation and maintenance. [Read more…] about Honeywell and Teradyne Robotics partner to develop automated material transport solutions

Glīd Technologies unveils vehicle that can transport goods by road or rail

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Kevin Damoa, founder and CEO of Glīd Technologies is on a mission to bring the railways into what’s come to be known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution – the idea of modern, hi-tech computing combining with good old-fashioned machinery.

In the case of Glīd Technologies – a California based company founded by veterans from SpaceX, Google, and the military – combining technologies from different ages and indeed worlds has resulted in the deployment of “the world’s first hybrid and autonomous road-to-rail freight systems”.

Yes, what we mean is that Glīd has designed a vehicle that can go by road or rail. It looks like a regular truck (see main image) but it has a separate set of wheels tucked underneath for going by rail. (See video below.) [Read more…] about Glīd Technologies unveils vehicle that can transport goods by road or rail

Saudi Arabia launches ambitious plan to ‘revolutionize mobility’ in new sandbox city

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Saudi Arabia has announced ambitious plans to “revolutionize the mobility landscape” through a long-term, multi-trillion-dollar investment in a multi-modal transport ecosystem. This announcement comes just ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit to the Kingdom next week. 

The spectacular transport project – called the “Future Mobility Sandbox” – is an initiative developed by the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services (MOTLS), and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM).

Covering 1.56 square kilometers, the Sandbox will provide a unique test bed for air, land, and sea transport innovation on the KAUST campus along the Red Sea. [Read more…] about Saudi Arabia launches ambitious plan to ‘revolutionize mobility’ in new sandbox city

ForwardX Robotics to showcase latest AMR solutions at Automate 2025

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ForwardX Robotics, a developer of vision-based autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), will be participating in Automate 2025, North America’s premier automation technology event.

Taking place from May 12-15 at Huntington Place, Detroit, ForwardX invites attendees to visit Booth #5632 for an exclusive experience of the most advanced AMR technology transforming manufacturing and logistics worldwide.

At Automate 2025, ForwardX will debut its latest breakthroughs under the theme: “One Software for Every Move”. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics to showcase latest AMR solutions at Automate 2025

1.6 million humanoid robots will be working in the automotive manufacturing industry within 10 years, says report

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Approximately 1.6 million humanoid robots will be working in the automotive manufacturing industry within the next 10 years, according to a report by IDTEchEx. Article by Yulin Wang, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx

Historically, the automotive and logistics sectors have led the charge in adopting automation and robotics, ranging from mobile robots and industrial arms to collaborative robots.

Now, in a similar trend, automotive OEMs and warehouse operators are once again taking the lead, this time with humanoid robots. Several industry giants, including BYD and Tesla, have announced plans to increase humanoid robot deployment tenfold over the next year.

IDTechEx believes that this is a serious commitment and very likely to happen. This aggressive scale-up is expected to drive down costs significantly, accelerating adoption across factory floors. [Read more…] about 1.6 million humanoid robots will be working in the automotive manufacturing industry within 10 years, says report