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Nvidia partners with Uber to ‘make the world ready for robotaxis’

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Nvidia is partnering with Uber to “scale the world’s largest level 4-ready mobility network”, using the company’s next-generation robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets, the new Nvidia DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform and Nvidia DRIVE AV software purpose-built for L4 autonomy.

By enabling faster growth across the level 4 ecosystem, Nvidia can support Uber in scaling its global autonomous fleet to 100,000 vehicles over time, starting in 2027. These vehicles will be developed in collaboration with Nvidia and other Uber ecosystem partners, using Nvidia DRIVE. [Read more…] about Nvidia partners with Uber to ‘make the world ready for robotaxis’

ABB Robotics adds generative AI assistant to RobotStudio

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ABB Robotics has enhanced its offline programming and simulation software RobotStudio Suite with the new RobotStudio AI Assistant, harnessing the power of generative Al to make robot programming faster, easier, and more accessible. 

Marc Segura, president, ABB Robotics, says: “This is the latest step in our decade-long journey to innovate and commercialize AI, extending value for our customers by enhancing robot versatility and encouraging their use beyond traditional manufacturing.

“The demand for AI in robotics is driven by the need for greater flexibility; faster commissioning cycles and a shortage of the specialist skills traditionally needed to program and operate robots. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics adds generative AI assistant to RobotStudio

ABB and LandingAI unleash the power of generative AI for robotic vision

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ABB Robotics has invested in California-based LandingAI to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive, and accessible to a broader range of users.

This first of its kind collaboration will integrate LandingAI’s vision AI capabilities, like LandingLens, into ABB Robotics’ own software suite, marking another milestone in ABB’s journey towards truly autonomous and versatile robots.

Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation, says: “This announcement is the latest in our decade-long journey to innovate and commercialize AI, benefitting our customers by enhancing robot versatility and autonomy to expand the use of robots beyond traditional manufacturing. [Read more…] about ABB and LandingAI unleash the power of generative AI for robotic vision

Google DeepMind releases new world model with ‘vast space’ to train robots and autonomous systems

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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 those for robotics applications.

Although the company’s announcement focuses heavily on advancements in video prediction and general AI learning, Genie 3 has direct relevance for robotics developers who rely on high-fidelity, physics-aware simulation systems to train and test autonomous systems.

Described as a “world model,” Genie 3 can generate realistic interactive environments directly from a single image prompt and a short textual description, such as “driving down a highway at sunset” or “walking in a rainy city”. [Read more…] about Google DeepMind releases new world model with ‘vast space’ to train robots and autonomous systems

Datavault expands commercilization of AI agents built with IBM watsonx.ai

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Datavault AI, a specialist in AI data experience, valuation, and monetization, has expanded the commercialization of its flagship AI agents – DataScore and DataValue – built with IBM watsonx.ai.

IBM is also committing AI engineering talent and deep technical expertise over multiple years to help Datavault expand and accelerate the impact of its offerings for clients.

The integration is designed to help customers streamline their enterprise financial modeling, risk assessment, and pricing strategies across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. [Read more…] about Datavault expands commercilization of AI agents built with IBM watsonx.ai

Amazon marks deployment of 1 millionth robot and unveils new AI foundation model for its robots

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Amazon Robotics has reached two major milestones in its robotics and AI operations: the deployment of its one millionth robot and the launch of a new generative AI foundation model designed to optimize its global fleet of warehouse robots.

The new AI model, called DeepFleet, is expected to improve robot travel efficiency by 10 percent across Amazon’s fulfillment network, which spans more than 300 facilities worldwide. The company says the technology will support faster customer deliveries and reduce operational costs.

“Think of DeepFleet as an intelligent traffic system for our robotic fleet,” writes Scott Dresser, vice president of Amazon Robotics, in a blog post on one of the company’s websites. “It optimizes how robots move within our facilities, reducing congestion and improving efficiency.” [Read more…] about Amazon marks deployment of 1 millionth robot and unveils new AI foundation model for its robots

Savant Labs unveils agentic analytics automation suite

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Savant Labs, a specialist in AI-powered analytics automation, has launched its Summer 2025 Release, the latest software update utilized by business users and analysts for faster decisioning and insights.

The release introduces Savant’s first-to-market Agentic Analytics Suite and Intelligence Graph, one-click integration with Anthropic Claude, and migration tools to help enterprises modernize from legacy self-service analytics platforms.

As enterprises refine their automation, AI, and agentic strategies, Savant’s innovative analytics automation platform provides business leaders with flexibility and control to scale at their own pace and strike the right balance between data freedom and governance. [Read more…] about Savant Labs unveils agentic analytics automation suite

MIT research: Using generative AI to help robots jump higher and land better

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By Alex Shipps, digital strategy coordinator, MIT Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

Diffusion models like OpenAI’s DALL-E are becoming increasingly useful in helping brainstorm new designs.

Humans can prompt these systems to generate an image, create a video, or refine a blueprint, and come back with ideas they hadn’t considered before.

But did you know that generative artificial intelligence (AI) models are also making headway in creating working robots? Recent diffusion-based approaches have generated structures and the systems that control them from scratch. [Read more…] about MIT research: Using generative AI to help robots jump higher and land better

From spreadsheets to industrial machinery: Overwhelming numbers of workers say AI saves time on tasks

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Approximately 90 percent of surveyed workers say AI helps them save time on work tasks – yet many businesses still underestimate how far intelligent automation has progressed in routine workflows.

The challenge: While over 80 percent of companies plan to implement AI-powered tools this year, many still invest hours in processes that modern AI systems now enhance faster, more accurately, and at greater scale. [Read more…] about From spreadsheets to industrial machinery: Overwhelming numbers of workers say AI saves time on tasks

Waabi and Volvo partner to jointly develop autonomous transportation solutions

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Waabi, a developer of generative AI for the physical world, has entered a strategic partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions for the joint development and deployment of autonomous trucks.

The partnership combines Waabi’s groundbreaking innovation in generative AI with Volvo’s leadership in automation and safety innovation to unleash autonomous trucking and usher in a new era of safer, more efficient, and sustainable freight transportation.

Raquel Urtasun, founder and CEO of Waabi, says: “At Waabi, we believe that vertically integrating next-generation AI technology directly into an OEM’s vehicle production is the path forward to bring safe, robust autonomous vehicles to the road, at scale. [Read more…] about Waabi and Volvo partner to jointly develop autonomous transportation solutions

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