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On October 6, 2023, observers in the eastern and central U.S. and southern Canada can witness Jupiter disappearing behind a slender crescent moon. The event will occur around 3:15 a.m. local daylight time in Memphis, Tennessee, where Jupiter will slip behind the moon's bright limb and reappear appro...
SAP recently hosted its inaugural Embodied AI Jam at the Swiss Smart Factory in Biel, where clients experienced firsthand the collaboration between robots and SAP software to tackle real business challenges. Embodied AI refers to AI agents that interact with the world through a physical body, enabli...
Meta has launched a new subscription service called Meta One, which enhances AI usage and offers premium features across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This initiative is part of Meta's strategy to monetize its Muse AI models, following a significant investment in Scale...
ROBOTIS has showcased student projects utilizing the AI Sapiens K1 humanoid to transfer simulated movements to the real world. The OH! GYM! project includes activities such as obstacle courses, taekwondo, K-pop dance, and parkour, emphasizing the transition from software to physical robot. This demo...
Sapphire Technology has launched the EDGE+ Apex System-on-Module (SOM) and Carrier Robotics Platform, which is powered by AMD Ryzen AI Embedded X100 Series processors. This production-ready hardware platform is designed to enhance the development and deployment of physical AI in autonomous robotics,...
Doup Robotics announced its selection for the Global Startup Acceleration Program 2026 (GSAP) by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on July 27, 2026. This program aims to support Japanese startups in global expansion by collaborating with top international accelerators. Doup Robotics will...
On October 6, Jupiter will appear to vanish from the predawn sky as the crescent moon passes in front of it. This lunar occultation will be visible across parts of North America, with the best views in the eastern and central eastern U.S. and southern Canada. The event is a rare opportunity for star...
An international team of researchers has reported a staggering loss of 12.5 trillion tons of polar ice from Greenland and Antarctica since the 1970s. This finding is based on the longest satellite record in history, which spans from 1972 to 2023 and incorporates data from 42 satellite surveys and 27...
Zoox, the Amazon-owned company, is poised to expand its fleet of custom-built robotaxis in Las Vegas as a regulatory cap limiting its operations to 100 vehicles is set to expire on September 25. This change, confirmed by both the Nevada Transportation Authority and a Zoox spokesperson, allows for gr...
GoPro has announced a merger with Starman Optical, marking a significant shift in its business strategy. This deal aims to redefine GoPro's identity from solely an action camera manufacturer to a broader optics and imaging company, venturing into AI infrastructure, government, defense, robotics, and...
As Nissan Motor approaches the 10th anniversary of its investment in Mitsubishi Motors, the partnership has shown minimal progress, leading to speculation about potential changes. The end of the lockup period for Nissan's stake raises questions about possible divestment and the entry of new partners...
WeRide Inc. experienced a significant drop in its shares following the announcement of a larger-than-expected quarterly loss. The robotaxi firm reported financial results that disappointed investors, leading to a decline in market confidence. The company's unchanged guidance further contributed to...
NASA's Perseverance rover recently observed a rare occultation event, where Earth briefly disappeared behind Mars' moon Phobos. This occurrence was captured on July 2, 2026, during the 1,907th Martian day of the rover's mission, using its Mastcam-Z instrument to take nine composite images of the eve...
Uber (UBER) announced its second quarter results, surpassing expectations for bookings and profit, yet its stock fell due to a disappointing bookings guidance. The company forecasts third quarter gross bookings between $58.25 billion and $60.25 billion, falling short of the $59.32 billion consensus...
Meta has introduced its latest AI image generation model, Muse Image, enabling users to create high-quality visuals using natural language prompts. This innovative tool is integrated with popular platforms Instagram and WhatsApp, allowing users to generate images based on public Instagram photos as...
Blue Diamond Growers has successfully consolidated and digitized its demand planning processes across two distinct business units to enhance alignment with its SAP ERP suite. This initiative, aimed at improving operational efficiency, was undertaken to streamline workflows and ensure better data int...
SAP SE and Cyberwave have successfully deployed fully autonomous, AI-powered robots in SAP's logistics warehouse located in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, as of May 11, 2026. This initiative represents a significant advancement for SAP, transitioning its Physical AI technology from research to practical app...
SAP has taken a significant step in its strategic expansion of Physical AI capabilities by operationalizing advanced robotics within its facilities. This initiative, announced last year, represents a major milestone for the company as it seeks to enhance its operational efficiency and innovation. By...
At the SAP Sapphire event today, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang participated in a keynote alongside SAP CEO Christian Klein via video link to announce an expanded collaboration between the two companies. This partnership aims to enhance enterprise capabilities by enabling the deployment of spec...
Accenture, Vodafone, and SAP have launched a pilot program to deploy humanoid robots in a warehouse setting, utilizing Accenture's advanced Robot Brain technology. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency by allowing the robots to interact seamlessly with human workers. The pilot is se...
A recent exploration into the potential of physical AI and humanoid robotics highlights their transformative impact on supply chains and the emergence of innovative business models. Industry experts gathered at a conference in San Francisco on October 15, 2023, to discuss the integration of these ad...
ROBOTIS, a leading manufacturer of legacy actuators, has introduced AI Sapiens, a fully open-source humanoid robot measuring 1.3 meters tall. This innovative robot is equipped with advanced Quasi-Direct Drive actuators and aims to cater to the expanding market for reproducible "Physical AI" research...
A recent logistics pilot at Martur Fompak, an automotive supplier, has marked a significant milestone in the integration of advanced technology within the industry. This initiative successfully demonstrated the first real-world application of Humanoid’s KinetIQ stack in conjunction with SAP’s enterp...
DJI has expressed disappointment over the recent decision by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to categorize all non-US-made drones as part of a “covered list.” The company, recognized as the world’s largest civilian drone manufacturer, argues that this ruling restricts options for Amer...
Wandercraft, a robotics company that recently partnered with Renault, has announced its second industrial collaboration with Italian auto supplier SAPA. This partnership aims to integrate Wandercraft's Calvin-40 humanoid robot into SAPA's manufacturing processes. The agreement, finalized five months...
SAP, the prominent software company, is collaborating with several robotics firms, such as Humanoid and Neura Robotics, to enhance robots with "business context awareness." This initiative aims to integrate advanced robotics into supply chain operations, allowing robots to interact more effectively...
NEURA Robotics, SAP, and NVIDIA have formed a strategic partnership to enhance robotic capabilities through the integration of advanced technologies. This collaboration, announced recently, aims to combine SAP's business AI with NVIDIA's digital twin technology and NEURA's cognitive robots. The init...
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