Tire wear patterns on all-wheel-drive vehicles demand special attention. Uneven tire wear can damage the AWD system itself, making early diagnosis critical for safety, performance, and long-term cost control. [Read more…] about Tire Wear Patterns on All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Explained
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Humanoid robot maker Galbot raises $300 million and reaches $3 billion valuation
Galbot has completed a new funding round exceeding $300 million, bringing the company’s total funding to $800 million. This round once again sets new records for both the largest single-round financing and cumulative financing in the embodied AI sector, further cementing Galbot’s prominence in the rapidly evolving field of embodied AI and humanoid robotics.
The financing round attracted significant investors from China, Singapore, and the Middle East, underscoring global confidence in Galbot’s cutting-edge technology. With this investment, the company’s valuation has reached $3 billion, reflecting its strong market position and the continued faith in its growth prospects. [Read more…] about Humanoid robot maker Galbot raises $300 million and reaches $3 billion valuation
ABB expands dam electrification and automation at Boliden’s Aitik copper mine
ABB has expanded the electrification and automation infrastructure at Boliden’s Aitik mine, enabling safe and efficient growth of one of Europe’s most important tailings facilities.
The upgrade strengthens water storage, recycling and monitoring capabilities, enabling Sweden’s largest open-pit copper mine to safely scale operations amid increased global demand for copper production.
According to the International Energy Agency, global refined copper demand is projected to grow by around 22 percent by 2035 under the Stated Policies Scenario. [Read more…] about ABB expands dam electrification and automation at Boliden’s Aitik copper mine
Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales projected to reach record $156 billion in 2027, says SEMI
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to reach a record high of $133 billion in 2025, growing 13.7 percent year-on-year, SEMI predicted in its Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective at SEMICON Japan 2025.
Growth in semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales is expected to continue in the two following years of the forecast period, with projections of $145 billion in 2026 and $156 billion in 2027.
This growth will be driven primarily by investments related to AI, particularly in leading-edge logic, memory, and the adoption of advanced packaging technologies. [Read more…] about Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales projected to reach record $156 billion in 2027, says SEMI
How Automation is Revolutionizing Back-Office Operations in Enterprises
For years, back-office work has quietly kept enterprises running. Processing invoices, managing documents, updating systems, reconciling numbers. It’s essential, but it’s rarely efficient. Much of it still relies on manual steps, duplicated effort, and workarounds that only exist because “that’s how it’s always been done.”
That’s changing fast.
Automation isn’t just about saving money or replacing clerical work. Enterprises use it to reduce risk, speed up operations, scale without adding headcount, and free teams to focus on work that requires human judgment. It’s already transforming finance, procurement, document handling, and daily admin tasks. [Read more…] about How Automation is Revolutionizing Back-Office Operations in Enterprises
NūMove introduces an innovative robot tool for layer picking automation
NūMove Robotics & Vision has introduced its latest innovation in robotics: a newly designed layer depalletizing tool engineered for enhanced adaptability and performance in high-throughput logistics environments. This improved robot tool enables efficient depalletizing of both single-SKU and rainbow pallets.
This new end-of-arm tool for depalletizing represents a significant advancement over NūMove’s previous models that relied solely on suction and forks. The latest design integrates three complementary gripping mechanisms – suction, clamping, and bottom forks – enabling the robot to securely handle a broader range of packaging types and formats.
These include closed cases, open cases, wrapped or unwrapped trays, and carton boxes in a tray. To avoid product damage, sensors verify that the layer is properly lifted before the bottom forks are extended. [Read more…] about NūMove introduces an innovative robot tool for layer picking automation
From Pilot to Production: Autonomous Trucking Explained
Autonomous trucking is starting to look less like a science project and more like an operating model. The hard part is no longer only the driving system itself.
The real work is building everything around it: how freight is booked, how vehicles are supported in the field, how safety cases are proven, how regulations are implemented, and how uptime is protected when the unexpected happens.
In a recent industry interview, a major truck manufacturer’s autonomy division described its position as already operating commercially and focused on scaling through partnerships, production integration, and an ecosystem approach rather than treating autonomy as a side experiment. [Read more…] about From Pilot to Production: Autonomous Trucking Explained
China set to lead global humanoid robot race as labour shortages accelerate adoption, report warns
A new intelligence report forecasts a rapid acceleration in the global market for humanoid robots, driven by population decline, advances in artificial intelligence, and intensifying geopolitical competition.
The study – The Future of Humanoid Robots from Recorded Future’s Insikt Group – argues that humanoid robots are shifting from “speculative to attainable” as technological capabilities mature and labour pressures deepen.
The report finds that global demographic trends are now a primary driver of demand. “Global population decline is accelerating the demand for humanoid robots designed to operate within human environments and offset growing labor shortages across industries,” the authors write. [Read more…] about China set to lead global humanoid robot race as labour shortages accelerate adoption, report warns
Agibot rolls out its 5,000th mass-produced humanoid robot
Agibot, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, has announced the official roll-out of its 5,000th mass-produced humanoid robot at its factory.
This milestone represents a step forward in Agibot’s ongoing efforts to improve the mass production and practical use of embodied robotics.
Zhihui Peng, Agibot co-founder, president and CTO, says: “We are grateful to reach this milestone after years of steady effort in tackling core challenges in embodied robotics. Through ongoing improvements, we have enhanced the stability, reliability, and durability of our systems. [Read more…] about Agibot rolls out its 5,000th mass-produced humanoid robot
US Congress debates ‘no robot bosses’ legislation
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has re-introduced legislation aimed at curbing the use of automated decision-systems in employment, renewing the push for what has become known as the “No Robot Bosses Act.”
The bill would restrict employers from relying primarily or exclusively on automated decision systems (ADS) – including AI tools – when making hiring, promotion, termination or disciplinary decisions. Instead, it mandates meaningful human oversight, disclosure to affected workers, and training for users of the systems.
Although the original Senate version – S.2419 – No Robot Bosses Act introduced in July 2023 – remains stalled in committee. It currently carries “Introduced” status with no further action taken. [Read more…] about US Congress debates ‘no robot bosses’ legislation