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HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Robotics has signed a “landmark” agreement with Persona AI, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, and robotics integration and manufacturing firm Vazil company. 

The agreement, signed during a formal ceremony in Houston, Texas, initiates a joint program to create humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding tasks in shipyard environments.

This strategic partnership aims to usher in a new era of human-machine collaboration. The initiative will deliver prototype humanoids by the end of 2026, with field testing and full commercial deployment scheduled to begin in 2027. [Read more…] about HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

Zimmer Biomet acquires robotic surgery company Monogram Technologies for $177 million

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Zimmer Biomet, a medical technology company, and Monogram Technologies, an orthopedic robotics company, has entered into a definitive agreement for Zimmer Biomet to acquire all outstanding shares of stock of Monogram for an upfront payment of $4.04 per share in cash, corresponding to an equity value of approximately $177 million and an enterprise value of approximately $168 million.

Monogram common stockholders will also receive a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) entitling the holder to receive up to $12.37 per share of common stock in cash if certain product development, regulatory and revenue milestones are achieved through 2030.

The respective boards of directors of Zimmer Biomet and Monogram have unanimously approved the proposed transaction. [Read more…] about Zimmer Biomet acquires robotic surgery company Monogram Technologies for $177 million

CynLr brings object intelligence and vision of universal factories to UN summit on AI

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CynLr also opens new US center for business development

CynLr, a foundational technology building company in robotics and AI, is joining the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit 2025 to share its pioneering work in “object intelligence”, the technology stack that enables visual robots to intuitively learn to pick and handle even unknown objects without prior training, much like how human babies explore and manipulate objects.

CyRo is designed to handle unfamiliar objects and changing environments without needing to be pre-programmed for each new task.

CynLr’s work aims to lay the groundwork for “universal factories”, where decentralized micro factories can be programmatically repurposed to manufacture a wide range of products, supporting sustainable and personalized production. [Read more…] about CynLr brings object intelligence and vision of universal factories to UN summit on AI

Nordic Dino robot helps airlines deal with insect season

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Nordic Dino robot helps ‘reduce aircraft exterior cleaning times by up to 80 percent’

Aircraft performance during insect season faces a costly challenge that many airlines underestimate.

Research shows that insect accumulation on an aircraft’s laminar flow area and increase fuel consumption by 1.1 percent to 4.4 percent, with contamination levels as low as 400 insects creating measurable drag penalties.

In other words, insect season can cost airlines millions annually. [Read more…] about Nordic Dino robot helps airlines deal with insect season

RealSense completes spin out from Intel, raises $50 million

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RealSense, a developer of AI-powered computer vision, has announced its successful spinout from Intel Corporation and the close of a $50 million Series A funding round.

With investment led by a renowned semiconductor private equity firm and participation from strategic investors, including Intel Capital and MediaTek Innovation Fund, RealSense now operates as an independent company focused on advancing innovation in AI, robotics, biometrics and computer vision.

The new capital will fuel RealSense’s expansion into adjacent and emerging markets and scale its manufacturing, sales and go-to-market (GTM) global presence to meet increased demand for humanoid and autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs), as well as AI-powered access control and security solutions. [Read more…] about RealSense completes spin out from Intel, raises $50 million

Augmentus raises $11 million to scale physical AI for complex robotic surface finishing and welding

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Augmentus, the developer of an intelligent no-code robotics solution, has raised $11 million (SGD $14 million) in a Series A+ funding round.

The funds will be used to accelerate regional deployment of its fully autonomous robotic surface finishing and welding systems, fulfill demand from marquee manufacturing customers, and advance R&D into hyper-adaptive, AI-driven robotic systems built for the factory floor.

The round was led by Woori VP, with participation from new investor EDBI, alongside returning backers Sierra Ventures and Cocoon Capital. [Read more…] about Augmentus raises $11 million to scale physical AI for complex robotic surface finishing and welding

The Rise of the Autonomous Fab Shop: Why Waterjet Cutting is Leading the Automation Revolution

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Imagine a fabrication shop where machines talk to each other, adjust operations in real time, and deliver parts with minimal human intervention. That’s not a sci-fi scene – it’s the emerging reality of the autonomous fab shop.

Across the manufacturing landscape, automation is not just an upgrade – it’s a redefinition of how things are made. And one unlikely hero stands at the center of this shift: waterjet cutting.

Unlike other cutting methods, waterjet systems are uniquely suited to automation. Their cold-cutting precision, material flexibility, and compatibility with robotics make them a natural fit for the smart factories of tomorrow. [Read more…] about The Rise of the Autonomous Fab Shop: Why Waterjet Cutting is Leading the Automation Revolution

Prime Vision robots optimize K-Parts order picking for motorbike spares

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Robots are giving growing e-commerce businesses the opportunity to sort orders in a highly efficient and scalable manner.

This is certainly the case for K-Parts, a large online supplier of scooter, moped, motorbike and bicycle parts, which is using Prime Vision robots to accelerate its warehouse logistics at Harderwijk in the Netherlands.

Working together with K-Parts staff and an automatic storage and retrieval system (ASRS), robots have optimized the sorting process and powered future growth. [Read more…] about Prime Vision robots optimize K-Parts order picking for motorbike spares

How a Truck Accident Lawyer Protects Your Rights

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Charleston, South Carolina, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, busy ports, and bustling highways. With its growing population and active commerce, roadways here often experience heavy traffic, including large commercial trucks.

Unfortunately, this increases the risk of severe truck accidents that can cause devastating injuries and complex legal challenges. Understanding your rights is crucial if you are involved in such an accident. Navigating the aftermath requires medical attention and strong legal support to protect your interests.

A Charleston truck accident lawyer plays a vital role in this process by offering guidance tailored to the unique nature of truck accident cases. [Read more…] about How a Truck Accident Lawyer Protects Your Rights

Loomia launches tactile sensing developer kit to accelerate robotic skin innovation

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Loomia, the award-winning leader in soft and flexible electronics, is launching its first tactile sensing developer kit designed to help roboticists add high-resolution pressure sensing to robotic systems with ease.

The new Loomia Smart Skin Developer Kit gives robotics R&D teams a plug-and-play platform to test, prototype, and integrate tactile sensors across a range of robotic applications. [Read more…] about Loomia launches tactile sensing developer kit to accelerate robotic skin innovation