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Are We Nearing the End of the Edge vs. Cloud Debate for Smart Robots?

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Robots have evolved from isolated, pre-programmed units to intelligent, connected collaborators.

In this new era, one of the biggest questions that engineers, technologists, and robot operators continue to grapple with is: Are we nearing the end of the edge vs. cloud debate for smart robots?

For the longest time, robot design and deployment came down to choosing between edge processing – relying on local hardware for computational needs – and cloud processing, which taps into remote servers for greater data storage and AI capabilities. [Read more…] about Are We Nearing the End of the Edge vs. Cloud Debate for Smart Robots?

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

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

How AI is Changing the Way We Test Software

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Software testing is a critical phase in the SDLC cycle across any domain, especially in the robotics and automation industry to ensure the performance, quality, reliability and usability of the software.

Over time as these systems have become more sophisticated conventional testing strategies have failed to keep up. Despite automated scripts supplementing manual testing, the process is often time-intensive, inflexible and prone to human oversight.

This hurdle paved the way for Artificial Intelligence enabled software testing. The technology helps make the process more accurate, efficient and faster. The tech has proved its mettle and has gained rapid adoption across the world. [Read more…] about How AI is Changing the Way We Test Software

Robotic IVF: Conceivable Life Sciences targets $35 billion market with automated labs

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The global in-vitro fertilization (IVF) market, valued at over $26.5 billion in 2023 and projected by some analysts to exceed $35 billion by 2030, is at the point of a technological revolution.

New York-based Conceivable Life Sciences is positioning itself at the vanguard of this transformation, developing what it claims is the world’s first end-to-end automated, AI-powered IVF laboratory.

This innovation promises to not only disrupt existing methodologies but also significantly expand market reach by tackling critical barriers of cost, accessibility, and scalability. [Read more…] about Robotic IVF: Conceivable Life Sciences targets $35 billion market with automated labs

Smartphone giant Honor to build humanoid robots

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Well-known smartphone manufacturer Honor has announced its official entry into the burgeoning humanoid robot market, according to a report on Bloomberg.

This strategic move is a significant part of the company’s ambitious $10 billion, five-year “Honor Alpha Plan” aimed at fostering a comprehensive AI-focused ecosystem.

The announcement signals Honor’s intent to diversify beyond its core smartphone business and leverage its growing expertise in artificial intelligence.

The company has confirmed it will be developing its own humanoid robots and will also collaborate with existing robotics firms to accelerate its progress in this competitive field. [Read more…] about Smartphone giant Honor to build humanoid robots

Event preview: European Humanoid Robots Summit to address labour shortages and technological frontiers in Germany

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Germany is set to host the European Humanoid Robots Summit on November 17-18, 2025, an event poised to explore the burgeoning field of humanoid robotics and its potential to alleviate critical labour shortages across Europe and redefine industries.

Organised by ACG Events, a professional event organiser focused on industry-relevant sectors, the summit aims to create a highly efficient collaborative platform for the global humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence industries.

The event comes at a crucial time, as Europe grapples with an intensifying dual crisis of an ageing population and systemic labour deficits. [Read more…] about Event preview: European Humanoid Robots Summit to address labour shortages and technological frontiers in Germany

Saudi Arabia integrates robots into pilgrimage experience

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In a significant step towards integrating modern technology with religious tradition, Saudi Arabian authorities have unveiled the “Manara (Beacon) Robot” at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, according to a report on the Siasat website.

The AI-powered robot is designed to provide pilgrims with religious guidance and answers to their Sharia-related questions in multiple languages.

The initiative, launched by Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, aims to enrich the experience of worshippers by offering instant access to religious information. [Read more…] about Saudi Arabia integrates robots into pilgrimage experience

Incheon Airport continues automation push with electric vehicle charging robots from Hyundai

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Incheon International Airport has long been more than just a transit hub; it’s been a window into the future of travel.

Passengers navigating its expansive terminals might have already encountered a number of robots at Incheon airport: its roaming AirStar guide robots, ready to offer directions in multiple languages, or perhaps spotted the AirPorter robots diligently handling luggage. [Read more…] about Incheon Airport continues automation push with electric vehicle charging robots from Hyundai

Doosan Robotics intensifies humanoid development in AI-driven strategic shift

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Collaborative robot specialist Doosan Robotics is significantly escalating its focus on humanoid robot development, marking 2025 as a pivotal year for an AI-centered strategic transformation.

The company is channelling investment into creating “practical humanoids” capable of performing complex tasks efficiently, alongside launching new “intelligent robot solutions”.

At a recent company-wide town hall meeting, CEO Kevin Kim announced a strategic shift from a hardware-centric model. He emphasized that Doosan Robotics aims to “deliver results this year through talent acquisition, organizational restructuring, and M&A” to spearhead innovation in intelligent robotics and humanoid technologies. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics intensifies humanoid development in AI-driven strategic shift