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Honeywell raises $600 million for ‘developer of the world’s highest-performing quantum computer’

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Honeywell has announced an approximately $600 million equity capital raise for Quantinuum, developer of what the companies say is “the world’s highest-performing quantum computer”, at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion.

Quanta Computer, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm) and QED Investors have joined existing shareholders JPMorganChase, Mitsui, Amgen, Cambridge Quantum Holdings, Serendipity Capital and Honeywell – all of whom have reinvested in this round. The round also includes participation from new investors MESH and Korea Investment Partners.

This capital raise will support Quantinuum’s advancement of quantum computing at scale, which includes continued progress toward the upcoming launch of Helios, the company’s next generation quantum computing system that is expected to launch this year. [Read more…] about Honeywell raises $600 million for ‘developer of the world’s highest-performing quantum computer’

What are AI data centers and how are they different from conventional data centers?

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of specialized infrastructure: the AI data center.

These facilities are a far cry from their conventional predecessors, meticulously engineered to meet the extraordinary computational demands of AI workloads.

Understanding the distinctions between these two types of data centers is crucial to grasping the future of AI development and deployment. [Read more…] about What are AI data centers and how are they different from conventional data centers?

Interview with Jensen Huang: ‘This is going to be the decade of AV, robotics, autonomous machines’

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In an interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the VivaTech conference in Paris, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicted a major shift in global industry, stating: “This is going to be the decade of AV, robotics, autonomous machines.”

The comment, shared with Robotics & Automation News by CNBC, reflects Huang’s growing conviction that artificial intelligence is no longer confined to the virtual world.

After transforming data centers, cloud computing, and creative tools, AI is now poised to reshape physical infrastructure – from automated warehouses and industrial robotics to self-driving vehicles and autonomous delivery systems. [Read more…] about Interview with Jensen Huang: ‘This is going to be the decade of AV, robotics, autonomous machines’

Foxconn, Nvidia and Kawasaki partner to develop AI-powered nursing robot

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Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, in collaboration with Nvidia, has unveiled its “groundbreaking AI-powered robot”, NuraBot, at the ongoing Computex event.

Jointly developed by Foxconn, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, this innovative machine is designed to revolutionize the healthcare sector, particularly in nursing care, by providing intelligent assistance to both patients and medical professionals.

Leveraging Nvidia’s advanced AI and robotics platforms, NuraBot is equipped with sophisticated perception, natural language processing, and autonomous navigation capabilities. [Read more…] about Foxconn, Nvidia and Kawasaki partner to develop AI-powered nursing robot

Nvidia releases new AI tools and platforms to ‘accelerate humanoid development’

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Nvidia is making significant strides in the field of humanoid robotics with the unveiling of new technologies and platforms designed to power the next generation of robots.

The company’s latest offerings aim to streamline the development process, from training and simulation to deployment.

A key announcement is the first update to Nvidia Isaac GR00T N1.5, an open and customizable foundation model for humanoid reasoning and skills. [Read more…] about Nvidia releases new AI tools and platforms to ‘accelerate humanoid development’

Nvidia to manufacture its AI supercomputers in the US for the first time

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Nvidia says it will manufacture its AI supercomputers in the United States for the first time, working with a network of partners to expand domestic production and strengthen its supply chain.

The company has commissioned more than a million square feet of manufacturing space in Arizona and Texas to support the initiative.

Production of Nvidia’s latest Blackwell chips is already under way at TSMC’s facilities in Phoenix, while supercomputers based on the new chips will be assembled and tested at new facilities being developed in Texas. [Read more…] about Nvidia to manufacture its AI supercomputers in the US for the first time

General Motors and Nvidia partner to develop ‘next-generation’ vehicle manufacturing

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General Motors and Nvidia are collaborating on next-generation vehicles, factories and robots using AI, simulation and accelerated computing.

The companies will work together to build custom AI systems using Nvidia accelerated compute platforms, including Nvidia Omniverse with Nvidia Cosmos, to train AI manufacturing models for optimizing GM’s factory planning and robotics.

GM will also use Nvidia Drive AGX for in-vehicle hardware for future advanced driver-assistance systems and in-cabin enhanced safety driving experiences. [Read more…] about General Motors and Nvidia partner to develop ‘next-generation’ vehicle manufacturing

Agility Robotics expands relationship with Nvidia

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Agility Robotics, creator of the market-leading humanoid robot Digit, is expanding its collaboration with Nvidia, one of the world’s leading companies in accelerated computing.

As part of the relationship, Agility Robotics is expanding adoption of Nvidia Isaac Sim and Nvidia Isaac Lab robot simulation and learning frameworks to train and test behaviors on Digit, as well as collaborating to make Digit models available to partners through “Mega”, an Nvidia Omniverse Blueprint.

Digit demonstrated its innovative and autonomous workflows at the recent Nvidia GTC AI Conference. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics expands relationship with Nvidia

Teradyne Robotics launches AI accelerator-powered solutions

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Teradyne Robotics and its partners unveiled a suite of advanced, AI-driven robotics solutions at the recent Nvidia GTC event in the US. The unveiling represents the first public demonstration of the AI Accelerator in commercially viable applications.

James Davidson, chief AI officer, Teradyne Robotics, says: “Physical AI equips robots with the capacity to perceive and respond to the real world providing the versatility and problem-solving capabilities that are often required by complex use cases that have been out of scope until now.

“Instead of merely executing pre-programmed instructions, robots empowered by AI gain the ability to learn, adapt, and make informed decisions grounded in their sensory input. [Read more…] about Teradyne Robotics launches AI accelerator-powered solutions

Vention unveils AI-powered bin picking system to ‘transform robots into reliable, autonomous operators’

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Vention, the provider of a software and hardware automation platform, will debut its AI-driven bin-picking technology at Nvidia GTC, an artificial intelligence (AI) conference for developers, held recently in San Jose, California, in the US.

This new AI-driven process eliminates complex and expensive custom solutions that require programming – simplifying adoption of this in-demand automation solution. Vention is slated to commercialize its AI-driven bin-picking technology later this year.

During a live demonstration, an ABB GoFa CRB 15000 robot – equipped with vision, finger grippers, and connected to a Vention MachineMotion AI controller – will demonstrate its autonomous capabilities. [Read more…] about Vention unveils AI-powered bin picking system to ‘transform robots into reliable, autonomous operators’