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Micropolis partners with MCS Robotics to develop container cleaning robot for Swedish port

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Micropolis, a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles, has entered into an agreement with Helsingborgs Hamn, operator of the Port of Helsingborg in Sweden, and MCS Robotics, a Swedish robotics firm, to jointly develop and test the “Box Cleaner”, an autonomous robotic cleaning system designed for cleaning freight containers in port and industrial environments.

The Box Cleaner is built on Micropolis’ proprietary M2 platform, integrating the company’s AI navigation software, edge-computing architecture, and autonomous control systems.

Designed for large outdoor and semi-industrial environments, the robot performs precision cleaning operations over extended periods without human intervention.

The platform’s capabilities include adaptive route planning, object recognition, and dynamic resource optimization, allowing the robot to minimize water and power consumption while maintaining consistent operational output. The company expects the trial to yield detailed operational data for refining performance metrics ahead of broader commercialization. [Read more…] about Micropolis partners with MCS Robotics to develop container cleaning robot for Swedish port

Nvidia releases IGX Thor Robotics Processor to ‘bring real-time physical AI to the industrial and medical edge’

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AI is moving from the digital world into the physical one. Across factory floors and operating rooms, machines are evolving into collaborators that can see, sense and make decisions in real time.

To accelerate this transformation, Nvidia has unveiled Nvidia IGX Thor, a powerful, industrial-grade platform built to bring real-time physical AI directly to the edge, combining high-speed sensor processing, enterprise-grade reliability and functional safety in a small module for the desktop.

Delivering up to 8x the AI compute performance of its predecessor, Nvidia IGX Orin, IGX Thor enables developers to build intelligent systems that perceive, reason and act faster, safer and smarter than ever. [Read more…] about Nvidia releases IGX Thor Robotics Processor to ‘bring real-time physical AI to the industrial and medical edge’

ETH researchers develop novel artificial muscles that ‘move with sound’

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Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed artificial muscles that contain microbubbles and can be controlled with ultrasound. In the future, these muscles could be deployed in technical and medical settings as gripper arms, tissue patches, targeted drug delivery, or robots. (See video below.)

It might look like a simple material experiment at first glance, as a brief ultrasound stimulation induces a thin strip of silicone to start bending and arching.

But that’s just the beginning. A team led by Daniel Ahmed, Professor of Acoustic Robotics for Life Sciences and Healthcare, has developed a new class of artificial muscles: flexible membranes that respond to ultrasound with the help of thousands of microbubbles. [Read more…] about ETH researchers develop novel artificial muscles that ‘move with sound’

Catalyx Space raises $5.4 million to establish ‘orbital logistics company’

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Catalyx Space, a space infrastructure company providing turnkey solutions for orbital missions across industries, including logistics, recently announced its oversubscribed $5.4 million Seed funding round led by venture capital firm Outlander VC.

The announcement follows on the heels of its January $1.7 million pre-Seed round, which culminated in their first successful capsule drop test within an accelerated six-month timeline. The new funds will be used to commercialize its next-gen reentry architecture, bolster overseas operations, and expand its global customer acquisition capabilities.

The round also had participation from: Arka Venture Labs, Lex Reddy, KDX Management LLC, Together Fund, Higher Life Ventures, Nivesha Ventures, Prana Tech Ventures, Bria, HF0 Residency, and Techstars. [Read more…] about Catalyx Space raises $5.4 million to establish ‘orbital logistics company’

Kiwibot relaunches as Robot.com with 1.7 million real-world robot tasks completed

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Robot.com – formerly Kiwibot – has officially launched, debuting a global suite of robots built on a leading, field-tested fleet and proving that its technology is moving goods, generating revenue and scaling across industries today.

Having completed more than 1.7 million tasks, the Company now powers delivery, logistics, and advertising robots for Fortune 500 customers across the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Robot.com’s technology is currently deployed in production environments with Sodexo, one of the world’s largest food-service providers serving 80 million consumers every day, including those on college campuses, as well as Canada-based SKIP for food delivery services; a Fortune 500 company automating secure deliveries for a blue-chip US semiconductor manufacturer; and Amazon Web Services to support a global advertising campaign. [Read more…] about Kiwibot relaunches as Robot.com with 1.7 million real-world robot tasks completed

Simbe’s installs its shelf-scanning robot at 17 Harmons stores

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Simbe, a provider of robots for retail inventory management, has announced the deployment of Tally, its autonomous shelf-scanning robot, across Harmons, Utah’s independent, locally owned and operated neighborhood grocer, to optimize inventory management and deliver a consistently exceptional customer experience.

Following a successful five-store rollout, Tally is now live across 17 of Harmons locations, bringing real-time shelf intelligence and automation in store.

Store associates typically spend up to 30 hours per week manually verifying and scanning out of stock inventory, a time-intensive and error-prone task. [Read more…] about Simbe’s installs its shelf-scanning robot at 17 Harmons stores

AMD partners with Robotec to build ‘open ecosystem’ for autonomous systems and robotics

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AMD Silo AI is collaborating with Robotec.ai, a developer of simulation platforms for robotics applications, to optimize and scale digital twin and scenario reconstruction workloads for next-generation automotive and robotics systems running on AMD Instinct GPUs with the ROCm software stack.

Aligned with Robotec.ai’s mission, AMD Silo AI is helping to build safe, human-friendly robotics through Robotec.ai’s open-source, AI-driven digital twin simulation tools.

Building on Robotec.ai’s work with AMD Kria SOM, this collaboration combines Robotec.ai’s flagship RoSi platform – an end-to-end tool for developing, training, and testing robotics and autonomous systems – with the scalable compute platforms of AMD. [Read more…] about AMD partners with Robotec to build ‘open ecosystem’ for autonomous systems and robotics

Social and companion robots: More than just machines?

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For decades, robots were built to weld, lift, inspect, and assemble. Their world was the industrial floor – structured tasks, predictable environments, and a focus on efficiency.

That paradigm is shifting. A new category of machines is emerging, designed not to move pallets or operate tools but to interact, comfort, teach, and keep people company.

Social and companion robots occupy a different space in the automation landscape. Instead of replacing physical labour, they augment human relationships, taking on roles traditionally associated with caregivers, teachers, receptionists, and even friends. [Read more…] about Social and companion robots: More than just machines?

Why AI Takeoff Tools Are Becoming the New Standard for Competitive Contractors

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Artificial intelligence is transforming how construction projects are estimated and delivered. For decades, contractors have spent countless hours calculating quantities, measuring blueprints, and checking data across multiple systems.

Now, AI-powered takeoff tools are redefining that process. Using advanced computer vision and machine learning, they can interpret drawings, identify components, and produce highly accurate quantity counts within minutes.

This evolution is not a novelty; it is the foundation of a broader digital shift in the construction industry. As competition intensifies, contractors who adopt AI-assisted takeoff systems find they can respond faster, bid smarter, and deliver projects with greater precision. [Read more…] about Why AI Takeoff Tools Are Becoming the New Standard for Competitive Contractors

Shoppers at REWE can now order hot meals cooked live by Circus robots

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Circus SE, a developer of AI robotics for autonomous nutrition systems, has announced the start and launch of “Fresh & Smart”, a new segment by REWE Region West, powered by Circus’ autonomous AI Robotics system CA-1.

REWE Region West, the regional branch of the REWE Group responsible for western Germany, is among the global launch partners of the CA-1 Series 4, positioning REWE as a global frontrunner for in-store automation and food innovation.

The REWE Group is one of Europe’s largest retail organizations with over 16,000 locations across Europe. [Read more…] about Shoppers at REWE can now order hot meals cooked live by Circus robots