Horizon Robotics, a provider of technology for autonomous vehicles, has raised approximately $800 million by issuing new shares – or what’s called a “top-up placement” in investment jargon – on the … [Read More...] about Horizon Robotics raises more than $800 million and opens office in Europe
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Horizon Robotics raises more than $800 million and opens office in Europe
Linux Foundation launches Newton with Disney, DeepMind and Nvidia to advance robotics AI
The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source code, has launched Newton, an open source, GPU-accelerated, extensible physics engine that enables faster, … [Read More...] about Linux Foundation launches Newton with Disney, DeepMind and Nvidia to advance robotics AI
SwarmFarm Robotics raises $30 million to scale farm-bot fleet and expand into North America
Australian agtech company SwarmFarm Robotics has secured $30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the rollout of its autonomous “SwarmBots” and expand operations into North America, according to … [Read More...] about SwarmFarm Robotics raises $30 million to scale farm-bot fleet and expand into North America
Einride raises $100 million to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations
Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous solutions for road freight, has raised approximately $100 million in funding from a mix of existing and new … [Read More...] about Einride raises $100 million to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations
Amgen to invest $650 million to expand US manufacturing
Amgen, an American multinational biopharmaceutical company, has announced a $650 million expansion of its US manufacturing network, creating hundreds of new jobs. The planned investment will … [Read More...] about Amgen to invest $650 million to expand US manufacturing
Manufacturing
Amgen to invest $650 million to expand US manufacturing
Amgen, an American multinational biopharmaceutical company, has announced a $650 million expansion of its US manufacturing network, creating hundreds of new jobs. The planned investment will … [Read More...] about Amgen to invest $650 million to expand US manufacturing
Rockwell Automation builds ‘food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line’ for Middleby
Rockwell Automation, which claims to be the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation company, has been selected by Middleby Food Processing to help develop “the food industry’s … [Read More...] about Rockwell Automation builds ‘food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line’ for Middleby
Mecalux powers Coca-Cola’s beverage storage with pallet shuttle technology
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, the strategic bottling partner for The Coca-Cola Company, has installed a new finished-goods warehouse with Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle system … [Read More...] about Mecalux powers Coca-Cola’s beverage storage with pallet shuttle technology
Mars to invest €1 billion to boost manufacturing across the EU
Mars, the confectionary and food products manufacturing giant, says it plans to invest €1 billion in its European Union operations by the end of 2026. The company says the investment is aimed at … [Read More...] about Mars to invest €1 billion to boost manufacturing across the EU
MicroFactory raises $1.5 million to scale ‘general-purpose robot’ for manufacturing
MicroFactory, a robotics startup specializing in how manual labor gets automated, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding from a set of visionary backers. The backers include Clement Delangue, … [Read More...] about MicroFactory raises $1.5 million to scale ‘general-purpose robot’ for manufacturing
Industrial robots
Franka unveils two new robot prototypes for advanced robotics research
Franka Robotics has introduced two new research-focused prototypes designed to advance work in dual-arm manipulation, imitation learning, and mobile robotics. The systems – the Franka Research 3 … [Read More...] about Franka unveils two new robot prototypes for advanced robotics research
Global robot demand in factories ‘doubles over 10 years’, according to new report
The new World Robotics 2025 statistics on industrial robots, published by the International Federation of Robotics, showed 542,000 robots installed in 2024 – more than double the number 10 years ago. … [Read More...] about Global robot demand in factories ‘doubles over 10 years’, according to new report
Theory of robotic mind: How China is building ‘brains and nerves’ for its own robots
Geopolitics and supply chain shocks are accelerating China’s push for homegrown robotics controllers and software, challenging the dominance of Western and Japanese giants. The recent news that … [Read More...] about Theory of robotic mind: How China is building ‘brains and nerves’ for its own robots
Comau showcases welding and robotics portfolio at Schweissen & Schneiden 2025
Comau used this year’s Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair in Essen to showcase a wide range of welding and robotics technologies, including collaborative robots, wearable exoskeletons, mobile … [Read More...] about Comau showcases welding and robotics portfolio at Schweissen & Schneiden 2025
Fanuc showcases robotic welding, machining and painting systems
Fanuc America highlighted its latest automation technologies at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, demonstrating how robotics, CNC systems, and collaborative automation can boost productivity and address labor … [Read More...] about Fanuc showcases robotic welding, machining and painting systems
Agriculture
SwarmFarm Robotics raises $30 million to scale farm-bot fleet and expand into North America
Australian agtech company SwarmFarm Robotics has secured $30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the rollout of its autonomous “SwarmBots” and expand operations into North America, according to … [Read More...] about SwarmFarm Robotics raises $30 million to scale farm-bot fleet and expand into North America
Kubota unveils autonomous hydrogen fuel cell tractor
Kubota has unveiled a concept model of an autonomous hydrogen fuel cell tractor, marking what the company describes as the world’s first public showing of such a machine. The tractor was exhibited … [Read More...] about Kubota unveils autonomous hydrogen fuel cell tractor
JR Automation invests $4 million in Forever Feed Technologies
JR Automation has made a strategic investment valued at over $4 million into Forever Feed Technologies to implement eight indoor FFT Grow Systems, with core components ordered in Q4/2025. Each FFT … [Read More...] about JR Automation invests $4 million in Forever Feed Technologies
John Deere acquires GUSS Automation
John Deere has fully acquired GUSS Automation, a maker of autonomous sprayers for vineyards and orchards, headquartered in Kingsburg, California. The acquisition builds on an existing joint venture … [Read More...] about John Deere acquires GUSS Automation
Italian Institute of Technology develops robot for vineyard applications
The project stems from research at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia), in collaboration with several partners and in the framework of JOiiNT LAB – the joint … [Read More...] about Italian Institute of Technology develops robot for vineyard applications
Construction
Prefab Meets Automation: How Robotics Are Speeding Up Kit Home Construction in Australia
The Australian housing sector has long embraced innovation, from sustainable design practices to modular living solutions. Today, a new frontier is rapidly reshaping how homes are built: the fusion of … [Read More...] about Prefab Meets Automation: How Robotics Are Speeding Up Kit Home Construction in Australia
Smart Excavator Features: Sensor, AI, and Automation Upgrades in 2025 Excavator Models
The excavator industry is entering a new era in 2025, where power and performance are no longer the only deciding factors for contractors. Sensors, artificial intelligence, and automation are … [Read More...] about Smart Excavator Features: Sensor, AI, and Automation Upgrades in 2025 Excavator Models
Why Well Fitted Construction Uniforms Are Becoming a Safety Imperative?
A New Regulatory Landscape: PPE Must Fit As of January 13, 2025, OSHA’s revised PPE regulations require that employers provide personal protective equipment that properly fits each construction … [Read More...] about Why Well Fitted Construction Uniforms Are Becoming a Safety Imperative?
Construction and demolition robots: Building the future
Construction is on the cusp of transformation. Rising labor shortages, safety challenges, and cost pressures are propelling the integration of robotics into the field. As automation evolves, robots … [Read More...] about Construction and demolition robots: Building the future
Xpanner launches ‘first’ scalable physical AI-based automation solution for construction sites
Xpanner, a specialist in construction automation solutions, has launched its flagship X1 Kit, which the company describes as “the first scalable physical AI-based retrofit solution designed to … [Read More...] about Xpanner launches ‘first’ scalable physical AI-based automation solution for construction sites
Design
Formula 1 racing organizer selects Siemens as official digital twin sponsor
Siemens Digital Industries Software has been selected by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) as “Official Digital Twin Sponsor”, as the global governing body for motor sport and … [Read More...] about Formula 1 racing organizer selects Siemens as official digital twin sponsor
Robotics survey highlights autonomy, digital twins, humanoids and ethics as key 2025 trends
A new survey of more than 200 robotics product developers and industrial designers suggests the industry is at a turning point, with advances in autonomy, digital twins and humanoid robots balanced … [Read More...] about Robotics survey highlights autonomy, digital twins, humanoids and ethics as key 2025 trends
What is Ideogram AI and How Does It Transform Visual Content Creation?
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, one of the most groundbreaking technologies is AI-powered image generation. Ideogram AI is at the forefront of this revolution, offering … [Read More...] about What is Ideogram AI and How Does It Transform Visual Content Creation?
Apple ‘tabletop robot’ rumored for 2027: Is this a turning point – or yet more hype?
A spate of new rumors and leaks suggest that iPhone and Mac behemoth Apple is preparing for a new chapter in its history, shifting from decades of producing stationary devices paired with proprietary … [Read More...] about Apple ‘tabletop robot’ rumored for 2027: Is this a turning point – or yet more hype?
Google DeepMind releases new world model with ‘vast space’ to train robots and autonomous systems
Google DeepMind has unveiled Genie 3, the latest version of its generative world model, describing it as a step forward in creating more intelligent and adaptable simulation environments – including … [Read More...] about Google DeepMind releases new world model with ‘vast space’ to train robots and autonomous systems
Humanoids
Pioneering roboticist Rodney Brooks says humanoid robots matching human skills is ‘pure fantasy’
Rodney Brooks, the renowned roboticist and co-founder of iRobot (maker of the Roomba), has published a lengthy critique of the current humanoid robotics wave, arguing that today’s approaches will not … [Read More...] about Pioneering roboticist Rodney Brooks says humanoid robots matching human skills is ‘pure fantasy’
Kepler begins mass production of hybrid-architecture humanoid robot
Shanghai-based Kepler Robotics has started mass production for its humanoid robot, the K2 “Bumblebee”, which the company describes as the world’s first commercially available humanoid built on a … [Read More...] about Kepler begins mass production of hybrid-architecture humanoid robot
AiMOGA humanoid robot becomes first to achieve European certification
AiMOGA Robotics, a business unit of Chinese automotive company Chery, says its “Mornine” humanoid robot has become “the first to officially achieve three core EU certifications – CE-MD (Machinery … [Read More...] about AiMOGA humanoid robot becomes first to achieve European certification
1X unveils humanoid robot for the home as it seeks to raise $1 billion in new funding
1X, a pioneer in humanoid robotics, has unveiled its NEO Beta, a prototype of its bipedal humanoid designed for home use. The release came just before news emerged that the company is looking to raise … [Read More...] about 1X unveils humanoid robot for the home as it seeks to raise $1 billion in new funding
Nexcom to launch ‘safety-centric humanoid robot controller’
Nexcom has unveiled the MARS400 T10, a humanoid robot controller designed with Nvidia Jetson Thor, at the recent Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show. The controller integrates AI … [Read More...] about Nexcom to launch ‘safety-centric humanoid robot controller’
Features
UN chief calls for worldwide ban on autonomous weapons
Artificial intelligence has become a central issue for global security, with the United Nations warning that autonomous weapons are moving from theory to battlefield reality. In a Security Council … [Read More...] about UN chief calls for worldwide ban on autonomous weapons
NASA awards $30 million to Katalyst Space Technologies to rescue $500 million satellite
Up in the quiet darkness of low Earth orbit, a satellite known as the “Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory” is fighting a losing battle. Launched in 2004 to chase down the universe’s most violent fireworks … [Read More...] about NASA awards $30 million to Katalyst Space Technologies to rescue $500 million satellite
The rise of next-generation data centres: Powering AI, quantum, and supercomputing
Not since the advent of virtualisation has the data centre world seen such a profound shift. Virtualisation, which allowed one physical server to act as many, transformed the efficiency and economics … [Read More...] about The rise of next-generation data centres: Powering AI, quantum, and supercomputing
NYK expands robotic hull-cleaning partnership with Neptune Robotics
Traditional hull cleaning is labor-intensive, risky, and expensive. Human divers or remotely operated vehicles struggle with underwater conditions, strong currents, and the challenge of accessing … [Read More...] about NYK expands robotic hull-cleaning partnership with Neptune Robotics
Interview: RealSense senior executive discusses life after Intel
For more than a decade, Intel’s RealSense cameras have been synonymous with 3D perception – powering robots, drones, and biometric systems with the ability to sense and interpret the physical … [Read More...] about Interview: RealSense senior executive discusses life after Intel
Logistics
Einride raises $100 million to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations
Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous solutions for road freight, has raised approximately $100 million in funding from a mix of existing and new … [Read More...] about Einride raises $100 million to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations
DoorDash launches its first autonomous delivery robot in Arizona
DoorDash has unveiled its first commercial autonomous delivery robot, Dot, which the company says is designed to accelerate local commerce by navigating bike lanes, roads, sidewalks, and … [Read More...] about DoorDash launches its first autonomous delivery robot in Arizona
Serve Robotics takes its delivery robots to Chicago in partnership with Uber Eats
Serve Robotics, a robotic sidewalk delivery company, has launched its service in the Chicago metro area, marking its first expansion into the Midwest. This milestone builds on Serve’s successful … [Read More...] about Serve Robotics takes its delivery robots to Chicago in partnership with Uber Eats
Last-mile delivery robots: Navigating sidewalks and urban landscapes
An update on the progress and challenges of autonomous ground-based delivery robots Estimates of the size of the global market for robotic and autonomous delivery vary widely, but most analysts … [Read More...] about Last-mile delivery robots: Navigating sidewalks and urban landscapes
Outrider achieves information security certification for logistics yard automation
Outrider, a specialist developer of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has received an “industry-first” SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its technology after an audit conducted by Prescient … [Read More...] about Outrider achieves information security certification for logistics yard automation
Autonomous Vehicles
Horizon Robotics raises more than $800 million and opens office in Europe
Horizon Robotics, a provider of technology for autonomous vehicles, has raised approximately $800 million by issuing new shares – or what’s called a “top-up placement” in investment jargon – on the … [Read More...] about Horizon Robotics raises more than $800 million and opens office in Europe
Einride autonomous truck crosses border without a human driver onboard
Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric and autonomous solutions for road freight, has achieved what it describes as a “historic milestone”: the successful cross-border operation … [Read More...] about Einride autonomous truck crosses border without a human driver onboard
Gatik and Loblaw agree C$50 million autonomous trucking deal
Gatik, a developer of autonomous freight for regional logistics networks, has agreed a significant expansion of its commercial partnership with Loblaw, Canada’s largest retailer, said to be worth … [Read More...] about Gatik and Loblaw agree C$50 million autonomous trucking deal
Nissan demonstrates next-generation AI driver assistance system in Tokyo
Nissan has begun testing its next-generation ProPILOT driver assistance system in Japan, showcasing the technology with a fleet of all-electric Ariya prototypes on the streets of central Tokyo. The … [Read More...] about Nissan demonstrates next-generation AI driver assistance system in Tokyo
Toyota launches next-generation autonomous e-Palette mobility vehicle
Toyota has started sales of its next-generation e-Palette battery electric vehicle, designed for a wide range of mobility services including transportation, retail, and mobile entertainment. Sales … [Read More...] about Toyota launches next-generation autonomous e-Palette mobility vehicle
Artificial intelligence
UN chief calls for worldwide ban on autonomous weapons
Artificial intelligence has become a central issue for global security, with the United Nations warning that autonomous weapons are moving from theory to battlefield reality. In a Security Council … [Read More...] about UN chief calls for worldwide ban on autonomous weapons
Abby launches AI receptionist with Deepgram’s real-time speech-to-text technology
Abby Connect, a virtual receptionist service, has launched its new AI Receptionist product line built on Deepgram’s real-time speech-to-text technology. By choosing Deepgram, Abby Connect is … [Read More...] about Abby launches AI receptionist with Deepgram’s real-time speech-to-text technology
How AI is Rewriting the Shopping Experience – Shopping Never Felt Stranger
Imagine that you just click on your browser or phone, ask an AI to find clothes that match your mood and taste, take a picture, check out how those sneakers look on your feet, get suggestions for … [Read More...] about How AI is Rewriting the Shopping Experience – Shopping Never Felt Stranger
Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 1.5 to bring AI agents into the physical world
Google DeepMind has launched Gemini Robotics 1.5, a new vision-language-action (VLA) model designed to help robots perform complex, multi-step tasks with greater autonomy and transparency. The … [Read More...] about Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 1.5 to bring AI agents into the physical world
Top 5 Generative AI Courses for Newcomers in AI Technology
We are living in a time where artificial intelligence is affecting everything, whether it is how we live our lives, work or create. Generative AI, or technology that can generate text, images and even … [Read More...] about Top 5 Generative AI Courses for Newcomers in AI Technology
Computing
Linux Foundation launches Newton with Disney, DeepMind and Nvidia to advance robotics AI
The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source code, has launched Newton, an open source, GPU-accelerated, extensible physics engine that enables faster, … [Read More...] about Linux Foundation launches Newton with Disney, DeepMind and Nvidia to advance robotics AI
The rise of next-generation data centres: Powering AI, quantum, and supercomputing
Not since the advent of virtualisation has the data centre world seen such a profound shift. Virtualisation, which allowed one physical server to act as many, transformed the efficiency and economics … [Read More...] about The rise of next-generation data centres: Powering AI, quantum, and supercomputing
Hitachi to build ‘AI Factory’ based on Nvidia reference architecture
Hitachi says it plans to establish a global “Hitachi AI Factory” based on Nvidia AI Factory reference architecture, yielding a centralized infrastructure designed to accelerate the development and … [Read More...] about Hitachi to build ‘AI Factory’ based on Nvidia reference architecture
Fujitsu and AIST partner to strengthen international ‘industrial competitiveness in quantum technology’
Fujitsu and the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have signed a … [Read More...] about Fujitsu and AIST partner to strengthen international ‘industrial competitiveness in quantum technology’
Nokia and Nscale partner to accelerate AI infrastructure build-out
Nokia and Nscale have agreed a partnership to accelerate the build-out of AI infrastructure. Nokia will be a preferred partner for advanced networking technologies for Nscale AI-ready data center … [Read More...] about Nokia and Nscale partner to accelerate AI infrastructure build-out
Drones
Interview: Why Uber’s new drone delivery partnership could succeed where its earlier Uber Elevate project struggled
The promise of drone delivery has hovered on the horizon for more than a decade, but only now is it beginning to look commercially viable. Advances in regulation, autonomy, and cost-efficiency are … [Read More...] about Interview: Why Uber’s new drone delivery partnership could succeed where its earlier Uber Elevate project struggled
LAPP ‘cuts labor and boosts accuracy’ with autonomous drone inventory solution
Corvus Robotics, a provider of autonomous inventory management, says LAPP USA has deployed the Corvus One system at its 134,000-square-foot facility in Brownsburg, Indiana. LAPP, a global provider … [Read More...] about LAPP ‘cuts labor and boosts accuracy’ with autonomous drone inventory solution
DoorDash and Flytrex launch drone delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth
DoorDash and Flytrex have launched their drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, expanding upon a successful pilot program. Customers in parts of Little Elm and Frisco can now … [Read More...] about DoorDash and Flytrex launch drone delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth
Arrive AI partners with Skye Air Mobility in India
Arrive AI, an autonomous delivery network, has a new global customer: Skye Air Mobility, India’s rapidly expanding hyperlocal delivery platform. The company says the partnership marks a “pivotal … [Read More...] about Arrive AI partners with Skye Air Mobility in India
Voliro raises $23 million to develop ‘aerial robotics for infrastructure’
Voliro, a Swiss pioneer in aerial robotics – or drones, as some would call them, announced an extension of its Series A round, bringing the total raised to $23 million. Voliro’s Series A extension … [Read More...] about Voliro raises $23 million to develop ‘aerial robotics for infrastructure’
Energy
Symbotic integrates Nyobolt’s new ‘performance-improving’ power technology into its autonomous mobile robots
Symbotic, a provider of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, says it will roll out new battery technology from Nyobolt – a pioneer of high-power, ultra-fast charging power solutions – … [Read More...] about Symbotic integrates Nyobolt’s new ‘performance-improving’ power technology into its autonomous mobile robots
Robotics companies target growth in battery production
The global battery market is forecast to grow by around 40 percent annually through 2030, with US cell production alone expected to increase 28-fold by 2032. For automation suppliers, the surge … [Read More...] about Robotics companies target growth in battery production
Honeywell introduces all-in-one battery energy storage automation platform
Honeywell has introduced Honeywell Ionic Modular All-in-One, a compact, end-to-end battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for the commercial and industrial segments. By combining flexible … [Read More...] about Honeywell introduces all-in-one battery energy storage automation platform
Borouge to test AI-powered autonomous petrochemicals operations in UAE
Borouge, a petrochemicals company that provides polyolefins solutions, is collaborating with Honeywell to conduct a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations, which has the potential to … [Read More...] about Borouge to test AI-powered autonomous petrochemicals operations in UAE
The Panasonic BR-2/3AGCT4A Battery: A Key Component for Reliable Industrial Automation
In the world of industrial automation, even the smallest components can have a big impact. The Panasonic BR-2/3AGCT4A battery is one such example. Compact and often overlooked, this 6V battery … [Read More...] about The Panasonic BR-2/3AGCT4A Battery: A Key Component for Reliable Industrial Automation
Warehouse robots
Rockwool partners with Swisslog to build automated high-bay warehouse in Germany
Rockwool, one of the world’s largest suppliers of stone wool insulation, has selected Swisslog to deliver a fully automated high-bay warehouse (HBW) at its production facility in Neuburg an der Donau, … [Read More...] about Rockwool partners with Swisslog to build automated high-bay warehouse in Germany
Geekplus reports record 31 percent revenue growth in first half of 2025
Geekplus, the Hong Kong-listed warehouse robotics company, has reported record revenue growth for the first half of 2025, highlighting accelerating demand for automation in logistics and supply … [Read More...] about Geekplus reports record 31 percent revenue growth in first half of 2025
Libiao Robotics opens US office in New Jersey
Libiao Robotics, a provider of automated warehouse storage systems, has celebrated a significant landmark in its history with the official opening of its US office in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The … [Read More...] about Libiao Robotics opens US office in New Jersey
Bridging the gap: Integrating AMRs in brownfield manufacturing environments
By Saurabh Chandra, founder and CEO at Ati Motors Modernizing legacy spaces with infrastructure-free, autonomous material movement In the race to automate, many manufacturers find themselves … [Read More...] about Bridging the gap: Integrating AMRs in brownfield manufacturing environments
Logic unveils ‘Octopus’ overhead robot for warehouse operations
Logic, a pioneer in autonomous, data-driven logistics solutions, has launched the Octopus robot, which the company describes as “a breakthrough in warehouse automation engineered to revolutionize … [Read More...] about Logic unveils ‘Octopus’ overhead robot for warehouse operations
Space
Planet Labs to open new satellite manufacturing facility in Germany
Planet Labs, a provider of satellite data and insights about Earth, has revealed plans to begin production of next-generation, high-resolution Pelican satellites in Berlin, Germany. This strategic … [Read More...] about Planet Labs to open new satellite manufacturing facility in Germany
NASA awards $30 million to Katalyst Space Technologies to rescue $500 million satellite
Up in the quiet darkness of low Earth orbit, a satellite known as the “Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory” is fighting a losing battle. Launched in 2004 to chase down the universe’s most violent fireworks … [Read More...] about NASA awards $30 million to Katalyst Space Technologies to rescue $500 million satellite
Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology unveil machine that can 3D print buildings using materials it ingests on-site
A spider-like robot named Charlotte, developed jointly by Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology, was unveiled this week at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney, with … [Read More...] about Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology unveil machine that can 3D print buildings using materials it ingests on-site
The space robotics market: Who is building the machines and who is backing them?
The global space economy continues to expand at pace, surpassing $600 billion in 2024 according to the Space Foundation, with further growth forecast over the next decade. Behind the headline … [Read More...] about The space robotics market: Who is building the machines and who is backing them?
NASA partners with Arkisys to advance Astrobee robots on the ISS
NASA is continuing the Astrobee mission through a collaboration with Arkisys, of Los Alamitos, California, which was awarded a reimbursable Space Act Agreement to sustain and maintain the robotic … [Read More...] about NASA partners with Arkisys to advance Astrobee robots on the ISS
Science
Opinion: AI and robotics poised to transform scientific discovery, say global experts
A globally connected ecosystem of autonomous laboratories could redefine how science is conducted, accelerating discovery while lowering barriers to participation, according to a new expert viewpoint … [Read More...] about Opinion: AI and robotics poised to transform scientific discovery, say global experts
Scientists to study how nanoplastics transmit from mothers to babies
You can’t see nanoplastics with the naked eye, but they're everywhere – including your body. Tinier than the better-known microplastics, these plastic particles range from one nanometer to one … [Read More...] about Scientists to study how nanoplastics transmit from mothers to babies
Georgia Tech team designs robot guide dog to assist the visually impaired
People who are visually impaired and cannot afford or care for service animals might have a practical alternative in a robotic guide dog being developed at Georgia Tech. Before launching its … [Read More...] about Georgia Tech team designs robot guide dog to assist the visually impaired
Lila Sciences raises $235 million in Series A funding to advance AI-driven scientific research
Lila Sciences has announced the completion of a $235 million Series A funding round, co-led by Braidwell and Collective Global. The round also included participation from Altitude Life Science … [Read More...] about Lila Sciences raises $235 million in Series A funding to advance AI-driven scientific research
ETH Zurich researchers develop biohybrid system that mimics bone-muscle interface
Researchers at the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich have developed a biohybrid system that mimics the biological interface between bones and muscles, enabling improved force transmission. This … [Read More...] about ETH Zurich researchers develop biohybrid system that mimics bone-muscle interface