Teradyne has announced the integration of its UltraFLEXplus platform with Tokyo Electron's advanced probing technology, a collaboration aimed at enhancing known good device screening for sophisticated semiconductor applications. This development, revealed in October 2023, is set to take place at Teradyne's facilities, where the two companies will work together to optimize the screening process. The motivation behind this partnership is to improve the reliability and efficiency of semiconductor testing, addressing the growing demand for high-quality devices in the technology sector. By combining their respective technologies, Teradyne and Tokyo Electron aim to streamline the testing process, ensuring that only devices meeting stringent quality standards are delivered to manufacturers. This initiative reflects the ongoing efforts within the semiconductor industry to innovate and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.
Teradyne Introduces Integrated Test Solution for AI and Data Center Devices in Collaboration with Tokyo Electron
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Viam Introduces Educational Initiatives for Developers to Create Robotics Applications
Viam has launched Viam Education, a new initiative aimed at assisting developers in creating robotics applications on its platform. This program, spearheaded by Shannon Bradshaw, SVP of Product and Education, includes Viam 101, which provides engineers with a structured approach to robotics development. The significance of Viam Education lies in its commi...
Big Joe's Four-Product AMR Push at Automate 2026: What It Reveals About the North American Warehouse Automation Market
RobotToday analyzes Big Joe's four new autonomous vehicles launched at Automate 2026 — AP44, ASC40, ATC100, ACV40 — in the context of North America's warehouse labor shortage and AMR market growth.
Industrial Robots
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
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
WAIC 2026: Embodied Intelligence Enters Industrial Deployment Era
WAIC 2026 in Shanghai (July 17–20) saw 200+ embodied intelligence companies, 300+ live robots, and first confirmed humanoid deployments in logistics and pharmacy. RobotToday engineering analysis.
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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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Zoox Recalls 105 Robotaxis Due to Software Issue with Smoke Detection
Amazon's Zoox has voluntarily recalled 105 of its robotaxis to rectify a software issue that caused the vehicles to fail in detecting heavy smoke. This recall follows an incident in Las Vegas where an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi drove into an active emergency fire scene obscured by smoke, prompting the company to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad...
Zoox Issues Software Recall for Robotaxi After Smoke Navigation Incident
Zoox has announced a software recall following an incident in June where one of its robotaxis struggled to navigate a smoke-filled emergency scene. The Amazon-owned company has dispatched a software update to its fleet of 105 vehicles, enhancing the detection and response capabilities for heavy smoke in emergency situations. No injuries were reported duri...
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Elon Musk's AI Data Centers in Memphis Spark Nationwide Backlash Against Development
Elon Musk's rapid establishment of AI data centers in Memphis has led to significant local discontent due to noise and emissions from gas-burning turbines. This situation has become a cautionary example for other communities facing similar developments, prompting protests and policy proposals across the U.S. Public opposition is growing against data cente...
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...
Correction Notice for Research Article on Robot Peer Failures and Student Learning
An erratum has been issued for the research article titled 'Observing a robot peer’s failures facilitates students’ classroom learning' published in Science Robotics. This correction addresses inaccuracies found in the original publication, ensuring the integrity of the research findings. The importance of this erratum lies in its impact on the understand...
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New Quantum Hermite Transform Algorithm Enhances AI and Scientific Computing Potential
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, Northeastern University, Google Quantum AI, and the University of Texas at Austin have introduced a new quantum computing algorithm called the quantum Hermite transform (QHT). This algorithm aims to broaden the scope of problems that future quantum computers can address, part...
AI and Robotics
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.
ASRock Industrial Computer Corporation
Taiwan
ASRock Industrial, a global leader in edge computers and industrial motherboards, delivers high-performance industrial computers, motherboards, and mini PCs. Subscribe for the Latest Automate Show Updates Copyright © 2013-2026 A3 Automate.
B&R Industrial Automation
Austria
At the center of B&R’s approach is a unified automation architecture that combines powerful control, flexible I/O, intuitive HMI, motion, and integrated safety in one cohesive environment. The company gives system integrators, OEMs, and project-driven organizations the performance, openness, and.
Herr Industrial, Inc
United States
US provider of industrial paint finishing systems, air pollution control, material handling, and control systems since 1971. Delivers turnkey automation solutions for metal, plastic, and wood finishing with installation and maintenance services.
Green Hills Software
United States
Independent embedded software provider delivering RTOS, compilers, IDEs, and debuggers for safety- and security-critical systems. Serves automotive, avionics, defence, and industrial domains with certified real-time operating system platforms since 1982.
Scorpion Vision Software (UK)
Norwegian-based 2D and 3D industrial machine vision software platform (marketed under Tordivel AS). Offers sub-pixel and micron-level non-contact measurement, configurable inspection tools, and advanced calibration capabilities without programming.
Acquired Data Solutions, Inc.
United States
Provides systems engineering, embedded software development, automation integration, and cybersecurity services for government and commercial defense clients. Capabilities include OT/IT convergence, edge computing, and mission-critical system integration across a 28-year operational history.
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