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Chicago residents push to pause delivery robot pilot over safety and accessibility concerns

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More than 800 Chicago residents have signed a petition calling on the city to pause its sidewalk delivery robot pilot, citing safety, accessibility and privacy concerns as more machines begin operating in neighbourhoods such as Lakeview.

The petition, hosted at NoSidewalkBots.org, urges the city to “pause the sidewalk-robot program until CDOT & BACP release safety & ADA findings, evaluate that data and local job impacts in a public hearing, and set clear rules.”

CBS Chicago reported that the robots – operated by Serve Robotics and Coco Robotics – are now a common sight in parts of the North Side. But not every resident is comfortable sharing the pavement with them. [Read more…] about Chicago residents push to pause delivery robot pilot over safety and accessibility concerns

Murata releases its in-house engineering software Femtet after four decades of development

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Murata Manufacturing is making its long-running engineering simulation software available to the wider market, after developing it internally for around 40 years.

The tool, called Femtet, is a computer-aided engineering (CAE) system based on the finite element method (FEM).

It has been used inside Murata for decades to help engineers design and test electronic components by simulating stress, heat, electromagnetic fields, fluids, vibration and other physical behaviours. [Read more…] about Murata releases its in-house engineering software Femtet after four decades of development

McKinsey warns AI and robots could automate 40 percent of US jobs by 2030

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A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) suggests that artificial intelligence and robotics could, in theory, automate more than half of all work currently done in the United States – and put around 40 percent of jobs in highly automatable categories – if companies fully redesign their workflows around intelligent machines.

In its study, Agents, robots, and us: Skill partnerships in the age of AI, MGI says that “today’s technologies could theoretically automate more than half of current US work hours”.

The authors stress that this is “not a forecast of job losses” but an indication of how profoundly work could change as “work in the future will be a partnership between people, agents, and robots – all powered by artificial intelligence”. [Read more…] about McKinsey warns AI and robots could automate 40 percent of US jobs by 2030

Universal Robots partners with software engineering platform Viam

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Universal Robots is powering a new era of marine manufacturing automation through its partnership with Viam, a modern software engineering platform for robotics.

At the center of this collaboration is a robotic block sanding system designed to streamline fiberglass sanding for yacht builders – a task that is traditionally very labor-intensive and physically demanding.

The solution combines UR’s proven UR Series cobots with Viam’s adaptive software to deliver precision, consistency, and efficiency. [Read more…] about Universal Robots partners with software engineering platform Viam

Siasun unveils high-rise exterior wall cleaning robot designed to improve safety and efficiency

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Chinese robotics manufacturer Siasun Robot & Automation has developed a high-altitude exterior wall cleaning robot that the company says could significantly reduce the risks associated with manual skyscraper cleaning.

In a statement on its website, Siasun says the system was created “in collaboration with its partners” and is intended to replace traditional methods where workers clean building exteriors while suspended at height.

The company says this practice remains “an extremely high-risk profession”, with operators facing “the life-threatening threat of falls from heights” as well as adverse weather, psychological pressure, and long-term health concerns. [Read more…] about Siasun unveils high-rise exterior wall cleaning robot designed to improve safety and efficiency

Las Vegas hospitality roles face up to 95 percent automation risk, warns new report

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A new analysis from RCG Economics suggests that several core hospitality roles in Nevada now face an 85–95 percent risk of automation, raising concerns that tens of thousands of workers in Las Vegas could be displaced over the next decade as hotels accelerate adoption of robotics and AI systems.  [Read more…] about Las Vegas hospitality roles face up to 95 percent automation risk, warns new report

Seize the Opportunity After the Price Drop: The Path to Cloud Mining for Beginners – A Moon Hash Tutorial

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Are you a newbie who’s just started following cryptocurrencies but feels confused by Bitcoin’s price crash and volatility?

Perhaps you don’t want to buy your own mining rigs or worry about the technical barriers, but still want to participate in this major trend.

The good news is, there’s now a green cloud mining + renewable energy mining model that allows you to enter the market with low barriers to entry and secure a place in this future trend. [Read more…] about Seize the Opportunity After the Price Drop: The Path to Cloud Mining for Beginners – A Moon Hash Tutorial

thyssenkrupp to sell Automation Engineering to Agile Robots

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thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has initiated the sale of its Automation Engineering business unit to Munich-based Agile Robots SE.

With the signing of the agreement, the segment has taken an important step in its transformation process. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected within the coming months.

Automation Engineering is recognized internationally as a specialist in customized mechanical engineering for product-specific automation solutions. [Read more…] about thyssenkrupp to sell Automation Engineering to Agile Robots

Norway close to 100 percent electric car adoption as Europe’s uneven EV transition continues

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Europe’s shift toward electric mobility accelerated in 2025, but adoption remains highly uneven across the continent, according to new analysis from TradingPedia.com.

While electric vehicles now account for more than a quarter of all new cars sold in Europe, the gap between early adopters and lagging markets continues to widen.

Norway remains far ahead of every other country, with 96.82 percent of new car registrations now fully electric. The country’s market is so mature that petrol and diesel sales have collapsed sharply, down more than 50 percent and 37 percent respectively so far this year. [Read more…] about Norway close to 100 percent electric car adoption as Europe’s uneven EV transition continues

AI-enabled floor cleaning: How floor scrubbers break through the technological barriers of traditional cleaning

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As global cleaning automation accelerates at a CAGR exceeding 25%, the limitations of traditional floor-cleaning machines have become increasingly visible.

Manual and semi-automatic scrubbers lack the perception, intelligence, and adaptability required in modern commercial environments. Transparent liquids remain undetectable, complex terrain disrupts cleaning patterns, and inconsistent human operation causes variable cleaning quality.

Tineco, a pioneer in smart cleaning technology, is redefining the category through advanced AI-powered floor scrubbers engineered for industrial, retail, healthcare, transportation, and large-scale facilities. [Read more…] about AI-enabled floor cleaning: How floor scrubbers break through the technological barriers of traditional cleaning