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At the Humanoid Robots Summit 2026 in Stuttgart, FMC³ Robotics, Vector Informatik, and PEM Motion signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a standardized data infrastructure for industrial embodied AI. This collaboration aims to enhance the collection, processing, training, validation, deploy...
Liquid AI, a startup founded by former MIT computer scientists in 2023, has introduced LFM2.5-2.6B, a new open-weight language model tailored for agentic workloads. This model can operate entirely on local hardware, including devices as small as a Raspberry Pi, without the need for cloud inference o...
A research team led by Professor Kuniyoshi Sakai from the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences has published a study in PLOS One, in collaboration with Coremix, demonstrating that reading manga on paper promotes more efficient brain activity compared to reading on digital devic...
YYForce Inc. has launched Facadevision AI Pte. Ltd., a joint venture aimed at improving integrated facility management (IFM) services in Singapore. This new entity will focus on drone-enabled facade inspection and maintenance, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the commercial real estate...
On September 3, 2026, Industry Alpha announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysian engineering firm DreamEDGE, effective March 4, 2026. The partnership aims to introduce autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and fleet management systems as part of automated transport solutions in the Malays...
NVIDIA has introduced new storage advancements at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) conference, addressing the increasing demands of AI for massive datasets and context windows. The company emphasizes that simply adding storage capacity is insufficient; instead, efficient and secure storage arc...
CFM International has transitioned its innovative open-fan engine design into full-scale testing, aiming to integrate new technologies into future engines. The Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) could be ready for narrow-body aircraft by the 2030s, with a target of over 20% lowe...
Liquid AI, a company founded by former MIT computer scientists, has unveiled its latest AI language model, LFM2.5-230M, which is designed for efficient data extraction and local deployment on devices such as smartphones and laptops. Released today, this 230-million-parameter model is noted for its a...
In a strategic maneuver, a leading defense contractor has positioned itself to replace France's existing LRU arsenal, effectively sidelining rival bids, including a recent unexpected proposal from Lockheed Martin. This decisive action underscores the competitive landscape in military procurement, wh...
Reid Hoffman, a prominent figure on Microsoft's board for the past decade, has announced his decision to resign in order to dedicate more time to his AI drug discovery startup, Manus. This move comes after a successful tenure at Microsoft, where he contributed to various strategic initiatives. By st...
Reid Hoffman, a prominent figure in the tech industry and one of the initial donors to OpenAI, stepped down from the organization's board in 2023. His departure coincided with OpenAI's increasing collaboration with Microsoft, signaling a shift in the nonprofit's strategic direction. Hoffman's exit r...
Physicists at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) have successfully reinforced a critical measurement related to quantum mechanics, enhancing our understanding of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of particles at the quantum level. This significant advancement was achiev...
Pudu Robotics has introduced its latest innovations, the Pudu Foundation Model (PuduFM 1.0) and the PuduAgent platform, aimed at overcoming significant challenges in the field of embodied intelligence. This announcement, made recently, highlights the company's commitment to advancing robotic technol...
A report by TNO and FME highlights that the Netherlands lags in robot adoption, with 264 robots per 10,000 workers compared to South Korea's 1,012. The report emphasizes the urgent need for action, as 70% of new global robot installations occur in Asia. The bottleneck lies not in technology or urgen...
Teledyne Gavia, a prominent provider of modular autonomous underwater vehicle systems and a division of Teledyne Marine, has received a follow-on order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for additional GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and associated payload modules. This late...
Teledyne Gavia, a prominent player in the field of modular autonomous underwater vehicles, has successfully delivered its first four GAVIA AUV systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). This milestone marks a significant advancement in underwater technology for the Swedish defense...
The ifm Obstacle Detection System (ODS) has been developed to enhance the performance of mobile robots by integrating obstacle detection into a comprehensive system rather than relying solely on camera technology. This innovative approach ensures reliable detection of obstacles, thereby safeguarding...
Teledyne Gavia has secured a multi-year Framework Agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF) to provide and support GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV). This agreement, announced recently, focuses on equipping the SwAF with advanced technology specifically for Mine Counter Measures (MCM)...
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