NVIDIA and SK Telecom have revealed plans for a significant advancement in artificial intelligence infrastructure in South Korea. The telecommunications company intends to construct a gigawatt-scale AI Cloud utilizing the NVIDIA DSX™ platform, with the inaugural AI factory expected to commence operations in 2027. This initiative aims to enhance the country's AI capabilities and support various industries by leveraging cutting-edge technology. The collaboration between NVIDIA and SK Telecom underscores a commitment to innovation and positions South Korea as a key player in the global AI landscape.
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SK Telecom and NVIDIA Build AI Infrastructure to Power Korea’s AI Innovation
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Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Microagi Partners with Google Cloud to Advance AI Robotics Development
Microagi, a Munich-based AI startup, has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance the development of robotics that can understand and interact with physical environments. This partnership will leverage Google Cloud's AI infrastructure alongside the NVIDIA Blackwell platform to process extensive physical datasets and train specialized 'embodi...
Huawei Launches CloudRobo, a Comprehensive Embodied AI Development Platform
Huawei Cloud has introduced CloudRobo, a comprehensive platform for embodied AI development that encompasses data production, model development, simulation, and robot deployment. This initiative is supported by partnerships with over 20 companies, including Youibot. The launch of CloudRobo is significant as it marks Huawei's entry into the embodied AI sec...
Technology
WAIC Highlights Embodied Intelligence with Data-Driven Innovations and New Players
Embodied intelligence emerged as a leading focus at this year's WAIC, attracting significant attention at the Expo Center. Numerous familiar companies showcased their production lines and scenarios, while new entrants like Guanglun Intelligent and Wuwen Zhike displayed data streams and algorithm demonstrations, drawing industry professionals eager to addr...
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Manchester Researchers Redesign Human-Machine Relationships with Intelligent AI
Researchers in Manchester are investigating the evolution of intelligent machines, from the Ferranti Mark I to modern empathetic AI. Their focus is on how these machines can better understand human behavior, respond to social cues, and build trust in various environments such as workplaces, hospitals, and homes. This research is significant as it aims to ...
Robotics
NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Workstation Edition Enhances AI in Manufacturing Workflows
The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Workstation Edition, offered by PNY, is designed to meet the demands of modern manufacturing. It features advanced 5th Gen Tensor Cores, 4th Gen RT Cores, and NVIDIA CUDA cores, enabling groundbreaking AI acceleration and neural rendering. This workstation empowers professionals to tackle complex design challenges and str...
The Most Important AI at WAIC Wasn't a Robot
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Artificial Intelligence
AI for Science 2026: The Global Race for Scientific Discovery
2026 AI for Science landscape report: WAIC 2026 exhibitor breakdown, MIT Boltz-2 and CMU Coscientist case studies, US/China/EU policy comparison, Anthropic Claude Science, and US academic cautionary views.
Artificial Intelligence
Toyota and Nvidia Enhance Collaboration to Advance AI in Vehicles, Manufacturing, and Urban Infrastructure
Toyota and Nvidia have broadened their partnership to develop physical AI technologies that encompass next-generation vehicles, manufacturing, robotics, and urban infrastructure. This collaboration builds on a previous agreement, focusing on advanced driver-assistance systems using Nvidia's DRIVE AGX platform and DriveOS operating system. The significance...
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ROBOTTODAY Weekly July 13 – 17, 2026
This week in robotics: Hyundai takes full ownership of Boston Dynamics, Xpeng targets 1,000 Iron humanoids a month, LimX Dynamics raises $200M pre-IPO, and Agility opens a Silicon Valley physical-AI hub. July 13–17, 2026.
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WAIC 2026: Embodied Intelligence Enters Industrial Deployment Era
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Dynamic Pricing Could Enhance Profitability for Air Taxis, Researchers Suggest
Research presented at the Korea Drone and UAM Expo indicates that dynamic pricing could make airport air taxis economically viable. The study, led by Mark Hansen from the University of California, Berkeley, highlights that airport transportation may be a strong commercial opportunity for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, particularly...
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Microsoft and 3M Collaborate on AI and Data Center Research and Development
Microsoft and 3M have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating AI adoption and enhancing the physical networks necessary for cloud growth and AI workloads. This collaboration will focus on research and development related to Microsoft’s data center and device marketplace, leveraging 3M's expertise in electronic components and materials science. The s...
HERL (Human Engineering Research Lab)
United States
Joint University of Pittsburgh and US Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory conducting rehabilitation engineering research. Develops mobility devices, assistive technologies, and medical-grade products for people with disabilities.
Joanneum Research Assoc (AT)
Austria
Joanneum Research Institute for Robotics and Flexible Production conducts applied R&D in industrial robot systems, production automation and robot safety, offering feasibility analysis, consulting and testing in a robotics solution centre.
St Petersburg National Research U of ITMO
Russian leading research university (ITMO University) specializing in information technology, optical engineering, and photonics. Active research programs in AI, robotics, computer vision, and cyber-physical systems.
Acquire to Decide
France
A2D specializes in automated infrastructure monitoring solutions utilizing advanced photogrammetry and AI for fault detection. Our A2D Cloud and A2D Real Time platforms facilitate rapid data acquisition and processing, generating 3D digital twins with defect visualization. This technology enables proactive maintenance strategies, enhances risk management, and optimizes operational costs, ensuring precise diagnostics and timely decision-making for engineering structures.
ReSim.ai
United States
Resim develops cloud-based simulation and validation infrastructure for robotics and autonomous vehicles. Its platform supports scenario generation, data replay, system regression testing, and performance analytics to accelerate verification and continuous integration of autonomy stacks.
Disruptive Technologies (NO)
Norway
Disruptive Technologies manufactures miniature wireless IoT sensors with peel-and-stick form factor for monitoring temperature, proximity, touch, and humidity. Sensors transmit data to cloud infrastructure for asset tracking and facility management.
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