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Battery storage: The missing link in the power grid

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It’s a common misconception that the electricity grid operates like a vast reservoir of power, storing energy and delivering it on demand. The reality is a far more precarious balancing act.

The grid is a real-time network where electricity generation must constantly match consumption. This system has served us for a century, but its lack of storage capacity is a critical vulnerability, especially as we transition to intermittent renewable energy sources.

This is where a new generation of technology comes in: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). These are not merely scaled-up versions of consumer batteries; they are sophisticated, utility-scale power assets designed to address the grid’s core challenges. [Read more…] about Battery storage: The missing link in the power grid

Interview with Jensen Huang: ‘This is going to be the decade of AV, robotics, autonomous machines’

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In an interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the VivaTech conference in Paris, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicted a major shift in global industry, stating: “This is going to be the decade of AV, robotics, autonomous machines.”

The comment, shared with Robotics & Automation News by CNBC, reflects Huang’s growing conviction that artificial intelligence is no longer confined to the virtual world.

After transforming data centers, cloud computing, and creative tools, AI is now poised to reshape physical infrastructure – from automated warehouses and industrial robotics to self-driving vehicles and autonomous delivery systems. [Read more…] about Interview with Jensen Huang: ‘This is going to be the decade of AV, robotics, autonomous machines’

Humanoid robots forecast to see ‘14-fold market expansion in five years’

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The global market for humanoid robots, widely categorized as “embodied AI”, is projected to grow rapidly over the next 10 years – and is expected to see a ‘14-fold market expansion in five years’ , according to IDTechEx. 

This surge is fueled by major players like Tesla and BYD, who plan to expand humanoid deployment in their factories more than tenfold between 2025 and 2026, aiming for over 25 percent cost reduction per humanoid robot.

With 2025 seen as the industry’s take-off year, IDTechEx anticipates the market for humanoid robot sensory components, including LiDAR, encoders, torque sensors, 6-axis sensors, IMUs, MEMS sensors, and cameras, to reach approximately $10 billion within 10 years. [Read more…] about Humanoid robots forecast to see ‘14-fold market expansion in five years’

The Construct launches ‘intensive hands-on training’ for Unitree humanoid robot

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The Construct, a Spanish robotics education company celebrated for its innovative, browser-based simulation platform, is bringing theory to life with a new, intensive training course focused on programming the Unitree Robotics G1 humanoid robot.

The exclusive three-day, onsite event will be held in Barcelona from October 15-17, 2025.

Known for making complex robotics development more accessible through its online simulation environment, The Construct is now offering a rare opportunity for direct, hands-on experience with one of the industry’s emerging humanoid platforms. [Read more…] about The Construct launches ‘intensive hands-on training’ for Unitree humanoid robot

XRobotics raises $2.5 million to scale AI pizza production

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XRobotics, a San Francisco-based company, building smart kitchen robots for pizza-making, has successfully raised a $2.5 million seed round led by FinSight Ventures and joined by SOSV, MANA Ventures, and Republic Capital.

The company’s robots can produce up to 100 pizzas per hour and significantly reduce operational costs for restaurants.

Unlike traditional food automation, XRobotics relies on computer vision and AI combined with custom patented robotics inventions that adapt to the environment and unpredictable nature of organic ingredients – from sticky cheeses and temperature-sensitive toppings to sauces that vary from batch to batch. [Read more…] about XRobotics raises $2.5 million to scale AI pizza production

From Dubai to the NYSE: Interview with Micropolis Robotics CEO

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In a world rapidly embracing automation and artificial intelligence, one company is architecting the very fabric of tomorrow’s cities.

Fresh from a landmark debut on the NYSE American stock exchange, Micropolis Robotics is executing a meticulously planned strategy to scale its autonomous innovations for a global market.

Under the guidance of founder and CEO Fareed Aljawhari, the company is moving decisively from high-impact pilot programs with partners like the Dubai Police and The Sustainable City to full-scale commercialization, with a clear roadmap for growth and profitability. [Read more…] about From Dubai to the NYSE: Interview with Micropolis Robotics CEO

NTN Europe invests €30 million in aerospace site and plans 100 new hires

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NTN Europe, one of the world leaders in bearings, has announced a major investment to develop its Argonay production site in France, dedicated to the aerospace industry.

The aim is to meet the growing demand in this sector, and to enable this strategic division, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, to grow by 40 percent by 2030.

Transforming industrial facilities to meet changing demand The aeronautics industry is facing new challenges: sharply rising demand, accelerating production rates, securing the supply chain. [Read more…] about NTN Europe invests €30 million in aerospace site and plans 100 new hires

Distalmotion gains FDA clearance for robotic surgery system

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Distalmotion, a robotic surgery company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the use of its Dexter Robotic Surgery System in adult cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).

This milestone represents the second approved indication in the US, following De Novo clearance for inguinal hernia repair in Q4 2024.

Greg Roche, CEO of Distalmotion, says: “Cholecystectomy is a key procedure in general surgery, with approximately one million cases performed annually – of which 60 percent are performed in outpatient settings. [Read more…] about Distalmotion gains FDA clearance for robotic surgery system

Renault Group invests in ‘humanoid robot’ maker Wandercraft

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Renault Group has made a minority investment in Wandercraft, which is said to be “the first company to develop, manufacture and market medical self-balancing exoskeletons”.

Building on its strong expertise in powerful and reliable exoskeletons, Wandercraft has developed an advanced platform for uses such as manufacturing.

Moreover, Wandercraft describes its exoskeleton as a “humanoid robot”, and the (main) picture supplied with the press release shows the exoskeleton apparently working alone in a warehouse of some sort. [Read more…] about Renault Group invests in ‘humanoid robot’ maker Wandercraft

Semiconductor industry rebounds: AI and strategic investments drive 21 percent surge

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The global market for the highly specialized equipment used to manufacture semiconductors is experiencing a significant uplift, with billings soaring 21 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025 to hit $32.05 billion.

This strong start to the year, highlighted in SEMI’s Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report, signals robust health in a critical sector underpinning the entire tech world.

The primary engines behind this growth? The relentless artificial intelligence (AI) boom and proactive, large-scale investments in future chipmaking capacity across the globe. [Read more…] about Semiconductor industry rebounds: AI and strategic investments drive 21 percent surge