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KBC, a Yokogawa company, has introduced Petro SIM 7.7, a cutting-edge process simulation and digital twin platform tailored for engineers and safety specialists in the refining and petrochemical sectors. This platform merges AI/ML-enabled hybrid modeling with first-principles simulation, facilitatin...
Bright Machines has unveiled the Hybrid BRC (Bright Robotic Cell), designed to tackle significant challenges in AI server assembly. This innovation allows human operators to interact within a sensor-monitored robotic cell, maintaining a continuous digital record of production while performing assemb...
The BYD AI team has introduced the HyWorldVLA, a hybrid pixel-latent world model that utilizes VLA architecture. This model has achieved a score of 90.59 PDMS on the NAVSIM benchmark, marking a significant milestone for BYD in the field of autonomous driving foundation models. This achievement is n...
A French research team has achieved a remarkable feat by connecting adult brain slices from deceased donors to a robotic hand, enabling it to play the piano. Their study, titled 'Unsupervised Sensory-Motor Associative Learning in Human Brain Explants Enables Robot Action Imitation,' reveals that the...
Run Robotics introduced the world's first hybrid 'Centaur' robot at the WAIC 2026 in Shanghai, redefining humanoid robotics. This innovative design features a four-wheeled all-terrain chassis combined with a humanoid upper body equipped with robotic arms, enabling it to navigate complex terrains and...
Vertical Aerospace has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy to enhance its Valo aircraft with advanced autonomous flight capabilities. This collaboration aims to integrate Near Earth's autonomy software with Honeywell Aerospace's Anthem digital cockpit, facilitating the development of self-flying tech...
The Singapore University of Technology and Design has developed ALBATROSS, a hybrid aerial-marine robot capable of autorotating down to water without a parachute and self-righting after landing. This innovative design allows the same rigid wings to be used for both aerial descent and wind-powered sa...
HDT Robotics, also known as BLADE, has been selected as one of five companies to collaborate with the U.S. Army on Project Sustainment. This initiative, managed by the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), aims to develop robotic systems capable of delivering supplies in high-risk battlefiel...
Run Robotics, a Shanghai-based company, has introduced the world's first 'centaur' wheel-leg hybrid robot at the WAIC 2026. This innovative AI-powered machine combines wheeled mobility with legged locomotion, allowing it to traverse complex terrains at high speeds. With over 95% of its components pr...
The Ministry of Defence has announced an initiative to develop at least six hybrid warships that will integrate with unmanned systems both in the air and at sea. This strategic move aims to enhance naval capabilities and modernize the fleet, reflecting a growing emphasis on advanced technology in mi...
An aerospace and technology company has successfully completed the maiden piloted flight of its full-scale prototype, marking a significant milestone in its development efforts. The flight took place recently at the company's testing facility, showcasing advancements in aerospace technology and desi...
Airo Group Holdings has introduced its fully autonomous aircraft, the JX250/JC250 heavy-lift model, at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 event. This significant unveiling took place during the annual conference, which showcases advancements in unmanned and autonomous systems. The event, held in 2026, serves...
Company executives revealed to Breaking Defense that a new dual-use design aims to address a significant logistics gap between rear-operational hubs and forward units. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance military efficiency and ensure that resources are effectively delivered whe...
NOVACAVI, a specialist in custom underwater and marine cables, has been selected to design and manufacture a hybrid buoyant umbilical for an innovative project at the Port of Trieste. This umbilical will power an AI-guided demolition robot as part of the rehabilitation efforts for Dock 7. The projec...
On April 29, Alibaba introduced Qwen3, marking the launch of China's first hybrid reasoning model that combines both fast and slow thinking processes to enhance efficiency and lower computational expenses. The Qwen3 series features various models, including the fine-tuned Qwen3-30B-A3B and its pre-t...
Foundation Robotics, a new company founded in May 2023 and led by former Synapse CEO Sankaet Pathak, has unveiled its humanoid robot, 'Phantom,' aimed at revolutionizing industrial automation. The company is focusing on developing proprietary high-efficiency actuators and employing a hybrid AI metho...
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