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Tethys Robotics secures €3.5 million in pre-seed funding to automate hazardous underwater operations

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Swiss startup Tethys Robotics, a spin-out from ETH Zurich and now a leader in underwater robotics, has announced the successful closing of a €3.5 million pre-seed financing round.

The round was led by Redstone with Euregio+ & Alpine VC, and backed by Zürcher Kantonalbank, ETH Foundation, Kickfund, and Venture Kick.

The capital will be used to further develop and scale Tethys ONE: a compact hybrid underwater drone capable of both remote and autonomous operation. [Read more…] about Tethys Robotics secures €3.5 million in pre-seed funding to automate hazardous underwater operations

1X launches new humanoid robot to ‘redefine life at home’

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1X has announced the pre-order launch of NEO, which it describes as “the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to transform life at home”.

The company says NEO automates everyday chores and offers personalized assistance so people can spend more time on the things that matter.

With intuitive, user-friendly features and a revolutionary hardware platform, NEO is the safest, most affordable, and most capable humanoid on Earth. [Read more…] about 1X launches new humanoid robot to ‘redefine life at home’

Boston Dynamics partners with Analog to bring ‘physical intelligence’ to the UAE

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Technology company Analog and Boston Dynamics have announced an “exclusive regional alliance to deploy physical intelligence across the UAE”, beginning with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots.

Initial use focuses on practical outcomes including park inspections, environmental and accessibility monitoring, and preventive maintenance that improves everyday livability and operational responsiveness.

Physical intelligence is AI that perceives with sensors, builds shared context in a world model, and coordinates actions with robots and infrastructure safely and in real time. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics partners with Analog to bring ‘physical intelligence’ to the UAE

QCraft debuts its ‘Robobus’ at Japan Mobility Show

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QCraft is making its debut appearance at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (formerly the 49th Tokyo Motor Show) today, and introduce its innovative L4 Robobus and full-stack autonomous driving solutions to the Japanese market.

This launch marks the official start of QCraft’s commercial deployment in Japan, serving as a key milestone for not only the company’s global expansion but also the integration of autonomous driving technology into daily life in Japan.

QCraft’s debut at the Japan Mobility Show underscores the company’s strong commitment, technological leadership, and deepening presence in Japan. [Read more…] about QCraft debuts its ‘Robobus’ at Japan Mobility Show

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’

Nvidia says it’s working with US manufacturing and robotics leaders to ‘drive America’s reindustrialization with physical AI’

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Nvidia says that America’s leading manufacturers, industrial software developers and robotics companies are “using Nvidia Omniverse technologies to build state-of-the-art robotic factories and new autonomous collaborative robots to help overcome labor shortages and drive American reindustrialization”.

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, says: “AI is transforming the world’s factories into intelligent thinking machines – the engines of a new industrial revolution.

“Together with American’s manufacturing leaders, we’re building physical AI, Omniverse digital twins and collaborative robots that will drive productivity, resilience and competitiveness across the US industrial base.” [Read more…] about Nvidia says it’s working with US manufacturing and robotics leaders to ‘drive America’s reindustrialization with physical AI’

Diligent Robotics launches new Nvidia AI-powered ‘world’s largest deployed fleet of mobile manipulation robots’

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Diligent Robotics, the company behind Moxi, the world’s largest deployed fleet of mobile manipulation robots working side by side with people, today unveiled plans for Moxi 2.0, its next-generation platform built with AI from the ground up.

The launch builds on three years of proprietary real-world data, collected from over 1.25 million deliveries in busy hospital environments and representing one of the largest datasets of real-world human-robot interaction.

Representing one of the largest deployed fleets of Nvidia-powered mobile manipulator robots in healthcare, Moxi currently operates in over 25 hospitals across the US to help nurses and pharmacy staff with routine tasks, such as delivering medications and lab samples. [Read more…] about Diligent Robotics launches new Nvidia AI-powered ‘world’s largest deployed fleet of mobile manipulation robots’

Benefits of AI in Ticketing Systems

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AI enhances the effectiveness of ticketing systems by automating tasks, speeding up response times, and increasing overall productivity.

The article here discusses how AI benefits customer service through AI ticketing systems and the operational streamlining that results. [Read more…] about Benefits of AI in Ticketing Systems

Video: Nike takes exoskeletons mainstream with motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

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Global sportswear giant Nike has made one of the boldest moves yet in wearable robotics, unveiling a motor-powered “robot shoe” that could take exoskeleton technology into the mainstream.

The system – officially called Project Amplify – combines a carbon-fibre running shoe with a lightweight, motorised ankle cuff developed with robotics partner Dephy.

The device assists natural leg movement, effectively acting as a mini-exoskeleton for the foot and ankle. Nike says it is designed to help everyday athletes walk and run faster and farther with less effort. [Read more…] about Video: Nike takes exoskeletons mainstream with motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

Richtech Robotics unveils its first humanoid robot for ‘real-world work’

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Richtech Robotics, a US-based provider of AI-driven robotics solutions, has unveiled Dex, the company’s first mobile humanoid robot for industrial use.

Accelerated by the Nvidia Jetson Thor, Dex is capable of operating in dynamic environments, adapt with real time reasoning, and perform complex tasks with detailed precision, all while operating for a full workday on a single charge.

Richtech is using Nvidia technology to accelerate Dex’s training across diverse industrial and commercial contexts.
By combining real-world data with Nvidia Isaac Sim, an open, reference robotics simulation framework, Dex is able to learn tasks virtually at an exponential rate, and implement behaviors into a live industrial environment. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics unveils its first humanoid robot for ‘real-world work’