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Japan promotes Osaka as a gateway for robotics and technology investment

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Japan is stepping up efforts to attract overseas technology companies and investors to Osaka, positioning the city as an alternative gateway to the Japanese market and a potential hub for innovation in sectors such as robotics, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.

The initiative is being led by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), a government-backed agency that promotes trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

Following Expo 2025 Osaka, JETRO is highlighting a range of programs designed to help foreign companies establish operations in the Osaka and Kansai region. [Read more…] about Japan promotes Osaka as a gateway for robotics and technology investment

How Blockchain and Emerging Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry

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The jewelry industry is one of the world’s oldest luxury markets, but it’s also one of the least transparent when it comes to production methods and origins of materials.

Without easy access to data and information, buyers had to put their trust in the artisans and brands behind each piece.

Luckily, things have taken a drastic turn toward transparency, with more than 87% of modern consumers demanding verified ethical sourcing for both gems and precious metals. [Read more…] about How Blockchain and Emerging Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry

SMILE-FX Launches AI Braces™ System, Bringing Predictive Treatment Planning to South Florida

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Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Tracy M. Liang introduces a data-informed approach combining artificial intelligence with 3D imaging

MIRAMAR, FL, April 3, 2026 –  SMILE-FX® Orthodontic Studio has officially launched its AI Braces™ system, a proprietary orthodontic treatment approach that integrates artificial intelligence with high-resolution 3D CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) imaging to create fully mapped treatment plans from day one.

The SMILE-FX® AI Braces™ System represents a departure from conventional orthodontic workflows, where treatment adjustments are often made reactively based on periodic check-ins.

Instead, the system uses predictive modeling to create what Dr. Tracy M. Liang describes as a “digital twin” of the patient’s dentition, simulating tooth movement across the entire treatment timeline before any hardware is placed. [Read more…] about SMILE-FX Launches AI Braces™ System, Bringing Predictive Treatment Planning to South Florida

Robot dogs help police catch car break-in suspects at Atlanta apartment complex

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Robot dogs are increasingly being deployed in industrial and commercial security applications, but a recent incident in Atlanta showed how quickly the technology is moving into real-world law enforcement support roles.

According to a report by Atlanta News First, robotic security dogs helped track and corner two suspects accused of breaking into vehicles at the Columbia Crest Apartments in the city’s West Midtown district.

Security cameras reportedly captured the suspects entering the apartment complex parking garage on May 21 before the robotic patrol systems responded automatically. [Read more…] about Robot dogs help police catch car break-in suspects at Atlanta apartment complex

CVPR 2026 fields 16,000+ paper submissions on technical advances in AI

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The program committee of the 2026 Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision research events, has released the details of this year’s technical program.

Co-sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society (CS) and the Computer Vision Foundation (CVF), CVPR 2026 drew a record number of paper submissions – 16,092, a 24 percent increase over 2025. Through a rigorous peer-review process, about one-quarter were accepted to the program, resulting in 4,089 paper presentations.

“CVPR submissions have more than doubled over the past five years, but the acceptance rate has remained highly competitive, consistently in the low-to-mid 20 percent range,” said Alexander G. Schwing, associate professor, electrical and computer engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, CVPR 2026 program co-chair. [Read more…] about CVPR 2026 fields 16,000+ paper submissions on technical advances in AI

Virginia Tech researchers control soft robotics with ‘AI’s cousin’: ‘Reservoir computing’

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Soft robotics – machines made of flexible, muscle-like materials – can bend and stretch in fluid ways that put the rigid robots of old sci-fi movies to shame. 

But the flexibility that lets them pick ripe tomatoes or navigate a search-and-rescue site comes at a cost: soft robotics are notoriously difficult to control.

Virginia Tech researchers are working to solve that problem using a new computing approach inspired by the complex architecture of neurons in the brain. [Read more…] about Virginia Tech researchers control soft robotics with ‘AI’s cousin’: ‘Reservoir computing’

How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Enterprise Customer Loyalty in 2026

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AI and automation are changing how enterprises build and maintain customer loyalty in 2026.

Companies now use predictive analytics, agentic AI, and real-time personalization to retain customers, reduce churn, and increase lifetime value, moving well beyond points-based rewards programs.

In this guide, we’ll break down how these tools are reshaping loyalty across three areas: churn prevention, personalization at scale, and the shift toward invisible, emotionally driven loyalty experiences. [Read more…] about How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Enterprise Customer Loyalty in 2026

Scientists and entrepreneurs debate AI’s role in innovation at Finland embassy event

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Being invited to the Embassy of Finland in the uppest of upscale neighbourhoods in London, England is a treat Robotics & Automation News was never going to pass up.

Quite apart from the importance of the 2027 Millennium Technology Prize which was the reason for the invitation, the opportunity to experience the ambiance of the area where it seems every grand house you walk past is an embassy – and the entrance to the street is guarded by police – was not one we wanted to miss.

Things didn’t start off on the right foot as I actually entered the street through the larger gate meant for cars. I was immediately told firmly to go back out and use the smaller gate meant for humans. [Read more…] about Scientists and entrepreneurs debate AI’s role in innovation at Finland embassy event

League of Legends and the Future of AI-Driven Competitive Gaming Platforms

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The competitive gaming industry increasingly relies on sophisticated artificial intelligence systems to manage player experiences, optimize performance, and maintain fair competition.

League of Legends stands as a prime example of how AI-driven platforms are reshaping the landscape of digital competition and creating new paradigms for interactive entertainment technology. [Read more…] about League of Legends and the Future of AI-Driven Competitive Gaming Platforms

AI agents are now hiring humans – and it may be less absurd than it sounds

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A strange new phenomenon is sweeping tech circles: autonomous AI agents are now posting job listings looking for humans to complete physical-world errands on their behalf.

A recently launched platform called RentAHuman.ai lets AI agents hire you. It allows software agents — the autonomous programs that can execute online tasks – to “rent” humans to perform jobs that require a physical body or on-the-ground presence.

The idea is as absurd as it sounds: machines can’t touch grass, but you can, and you’ll get paid when agents need someone in the real world. [Read more…] about AI agents are now hiring humans – and it may be less absurd than it sounds