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Evan Booz, a 16-year-old from Canada, has created an AI-powered robotic turtle capable of swimming autonomously to detect microplastics. His innovation earned him the Gordon E. Moore Award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May, along with a $50,000 scholarship. The robo...
A supplier of vision systems for sweeping robots has recently gone public, marking a significant milestone in the robotics industry. This development is noteworthy as it highlights the increasing demand for advanced robotic technologies, particularly in automation and cleaning applications. The inve...
Agility Robotics has been valued at $2.5 billion, despite reporting an annual income of only $1.78 million and a significant loss of $140 million. This valuation raises questions about investor confidence and the potential of the robotics market, particularly in humanoid robotics. The substantial v...
RobotPlusPlus (ROBOT++) has successfully completed a Series C funding round, raising tens of millions of USD to enhance its global presence and advance embodied AI technology. The round was led by Qianggang Capital Fund, with participation from GIG Capital Group, Sealand Innovation, and Juntong Capi...
A Tsinghua University PhD has left a high-paying position at Tencent to develop a robotic brain, aiming to commercialize his skills. His company, Fangqi Technology, has successfully completed an angel funding round worth millions, proposing a semantic world model to bridge the gap between physics an...
PokeBot, a Chinese startup specializing in embodied AI, has successfully raised hundreds of millions of dollars in a pre-A funding round. This round was led by prominent investors Shunwei Capital and Matrix Partners. The company, which is only months old, is focused on creating household robots capa...
This week, Alphabet and Tesla faced significant market losses, with Alphabet's stock dropping 8% and Tesla's falling 18%, resulting in a combined loss of approximately $580 billion in market value. Alphabet's capital spending surged to nearly $45 billion, leading to negative free cash flow for the f...
Striding AI, a company specializing in embodied intelligence, has successfully secured nearly $100 million in its recent angel funding round. The investment was led by prominent firms such as Charoen Pokphand Group, alongside contributions from several influential entrepreneurs and investment instit...
Christian Stein has been appointed as the new CEO of Renault Group Spain, effective July 1, succeeding Josep María Recasens, who is leaving the company for new career opportunities. Stein will also continue in his role as Chief Communications Officer and report to Renault Group CEO François Provost....
A recent Cell Press Live event brought together three prominent experts to explore the latest advancements in autonomous navigation technologies. The discussion covered a range of applications, including self-driving cars, drones, and innovative drug delivery systems. Scheduled for a future date, th...
Computational neuroscientist Sven Dorkenwald and cell biologist Whitney Henry, alongside two alumni from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have been honored for their outstanding contributions to early-career research. This recognition highlights their innovative work in their respect...
A prestigious fellowship has been established to support graduate studies at Stanford University, aiming to provide financial assistance to talented students pursuing advanced degrees. This initiative, announced recently, seeks to enhance educational opportunities for individuals from diverse backgr...
The Second Intelligent Robot Key Technology Conference (IRCTC2026) is set to occur from May 15 to 17, 2026, in Hangzhou. This significant event will bring together more than 50 industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics. The conference aims to...
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has introduced its newest subsea handling equipment, the Model 6000 (M6000) Launch and Recovery System (LARS). This innovative system was unveiled recently as part of FET's ongoing commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in subsea operations. The launch took pl...
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a significant contract with Sea1 Offshore to provide Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for four newly commissioned offshore construction vessels. Under this agreement, each vessel will be outfitted with two state-of-the-art LARS units, designed to enhance subsea const...
C-LARS has successfully delivered its advanced Launch and Recovery System to Helix Robotics Solutions in the United States, enhancing the capabilities of their existing fleet. This cutting-edge hydraulic system includes a multiple drive winch system (CTW513) equipped with a Scantrol mTrack Active He...
The Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS) program has announced a new partnership with the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) aimed at fostering opportunities for undergraduate researchers from Mexico to participate in robotics and artificial intelligence research. This...
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