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SES AI unveils ‘entirely new AI-enhanced battery cell’ for robots and drones

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SES AI, a developer and manufacturer of AI-enhanced high-performance Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries, has unveiled “an entirely new AI-enhanced 2170 cylindrical cell” for emerging humanoid robotics applications.

SES AI’s new 2170 cylindrical cell is the first battery that uses an electrolyte discovered by SES AI’s Molecular Universe effort, which is mapping the physical and chemical properties of the entire universe of small molecules suitable for battery electrolytes (10^11 molecules).

The latest advancements in GPU and computing software have accelerated the time to map the single molecule properties of the Molecular Universe from more than 8,000 years to just two months. [Read more…] about SES AI unveils ‘entirely new AI-enhanced battery cell’ for robots and drones

RealMan Robotics showcases ‘ultra-lightweight’ range of robots at CES

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RealMan Robotics, a developer of ultra-lightweight humanoid robotics and specialized robotic solutions, has unveiled its “groundbreaking innovations” at CES 2025.

RealMan highlights a suite of cutting-edge products designed to revolutionize multiple sectors, from retail and healthcare to industrial and domestic applications. At booth 52855 in Halls A-D, Venetian Expo, the company is exhibiting the following innovations:

Innovative ultra-lightweight humanoid robotics arms

A leap forward in humanoid robotics, RealMan’s ultra-lightweight robotic arms offer unmatched agility, strength, and precision. Designed with cutting-edge materials and advanced motion control, these arms enable lifelike movements, making them ideal for manufacturing, service industries, and even domestic assistance. [Read more…] about RealMan Robotics showcases ‘ultra-lightweight’ range of robots at CES

Enchanted Tools unveils ‘advanced AI and design enhancements’ for character robots at CES

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Enchanted Tools has brought its character robots, the Mirokaï, back to CES with several “exciting upgrades” to make them even better suited to provide companionship and logistical support.

Now with advanced artificial intelligence, including large language model (LLM) integration, and improved navigation and safety features, the robots are being deployed in retail and hospitals to move objects, provide information, and offer support to customers and patients.

Powered by Nvidia Jetson chips, the Mirokaï combine modern engineering with charming, mammal-like animation, ushering in a new wave of humanoid robots. [Read more…] about Enchanted Tools unveils ‘advanced AI and design enhancements’ for character robots at CES

New book by academic experts questions whether humans are ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robots

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As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, robots are becoming smarter and more human-like, presenting new ethical challenges. In a new book, scholars from Japan, Italy, the United States, and other countries examine the legal, policy, and regulatory issues surrounding human-robot interaction.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled robots are becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Real-time, flexible interactions between humans and robots are no longer just science fiction.

As robots become smarter and more human-like in both behavior and appearance, they are transforming from mere tools to potential partners and social entities.

This rapid evolution presents significant challenges to our legal and ethical frameworks, including concerns about privacy, safety, and regulation in the context of AI and robots. [Read more…] about New book by academic experts questions whether humans are ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robots

Delta’s collaborative robots wins German Design Award 2025

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Delta, a Taiwanese electronics company that makes industrial collaborative robots, says it has achieved “a major milestone” for its D-Bot Series of Collaborative Robots as they have been honoured with the prestigious 2025 German Design Award in the category of Excellent Product Design.

This accolade, which follows their 2024 Red Dot Design Award win in Singapore earlier this year, highlights Delta’s outstanding design capabilities and its commitment to innovation.

Michael Mayer-Rosa, senior director of the industrial automation business group at Delta Electronics EMEA region, says: “We are highly committed to innovation, consistently investing over 8 percent of our revenues into R&D. [Read more…] about Delta’s collaborative robots wins German Design Award 2025

Using robots in nursing homes linked to ‘higher employee retention, better patient care’

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Robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care, according to a new study

Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care.

A new study from a University of Notre Dame expert on the future of work finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care. The research has important implications for the workplace and the long-term care industry.

Yong Suk Lee, associate professor of technology, economy and global affairs at the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, was the lead author for the study, published in Labour Economics. [Read more…] about Using robots in nursing homes linked to ‘higher employee retention, better patient care’

Pudu Robotics partners with Burroughs to strengthen customer service

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Pudu Robotics, a provider of commercial service robots, and Burroughs, North America’s largest independent services provider of unattended self-service technology, robotic automation systems, payment and transaction automation, and connected IoT technologies, have agreed “a groundbreaking partnership”.

This “landmark collaboration” will redefine customer care for businesses across North America by combining cutting-edge technology with a proven service network. By focusing on reliability, efficiency, and expanded reach, the two companies are paving the way for more innovative and seamless customer experiences.

Pudu Robotics, renowned for its cutting-edge robotics, empowers industries ranging from hospitality and retail to healthcare and manufacturing with user-friendly and efficient service, cleaning, and industrial solutions. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics partners with Burroughs to strengthen customer service

Common ground: Are mobile robots technologically the same as autonomous cars?

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For a long time, I’ve been wondering if an autonomous mobile robot – those small wheeled boxes you see moving shelf units and other items in warehouses – could be increased in size, then fitted with a car chassis and body, with a couple of seats inside, and marketed as a road-going, passenger-carrying autonomous vehicle. 

Yes, of course, some serious design refinements of the sketched out idea above would be required and a torrent of regulations would have to be navigated, but beyond that, the internal technologies would not need to change much because, fundamentally, they are the same. Right? Or not?

Actually, I don’t know. I’m not an engineer. But from what’s called a high-level perspective, both AMRs and autonomous vehicles are essentially the same thing or at least perform the same function – carry goods and people around autonomously. [Read more…] about Common ground: Are mobile robots technologically the same as autonomous cars?

Deus Robotics secures $3 million investment to enable robot interoperability for warehouses

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Deus Robotics, a provider of warehouse robotic automation, has closed a $3 million seed funding round led by U.Ventures, with participation from 1991 Ventures, SID Venture Partners, Sigma Software Labs, and SD Capital.

The company offers an end-to-end robotic automation solution consisting of a unique AI platform that enables seamless integration, management, and optimization of robots from any manufacturer, and an advanced fleet of AI-enhanced robots from a variety of manufacturers to meet the majority of warehouse automation needs.

Deus Robotics seeks to leverage the funding to fine-tune its product and fuel robotic adoption across the warehouse industry, primarily in the UK. [Read more…] about Deus Robotics secures $3 million investment to enable robot interoperability for warehouses

Nvidia releases new blueprint for humanoid robotics developers

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Over the next two decades, the market for humanoid robots is expected to reach $38 billion, according to Goldman Sachs.

To address this significant demand, particularly in industrial and manufacturing sectors, Nvidia is releasing a collection of robot foundation models, data pipelines and simulation frameworks to accelerate next-generation humanoid robot development efforts.

Announced by Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang on Monday, January 6, at the CES trade show, the Nvidia Isaac GR00T Blueprint for synthetic motion generation helps developers generate exponentially large synthetic motion data to train their humanoids using imitation learning. [Read more…] about Nvidia releases new blueprint for humanoid robotics developers