Artificial Intelligence
They are here: The rise and rise of AI robots
The increasing ubiquity of AI-enabled robotics has serious implications for societies, as livelihoods are disrupted by the induction of AI, advent of agentic usage and adoption of robots.
Google DeepMind Unveils AI Robots that Work Offline
The latest iteration of the Gemini Robotics AI model enables robots to complete novel, complex tasks without an internet connection
Mobilicom and Palladyne AI Partner to Deliver Cybersecure Autonomy for Drones, Industrial Robots and Other Unmanned Systems
“We’ve partnered with Palladyne AI to deliver a powerful software solution that is critical for mission success, whether that be on the battlefield or on the manufacturing line. A unified solution combining the strengths of our platforms will deliver unprecedented autonomous operations securely, protected from hostile threats, even in the most challenging tactical settings,” stated Mobilicom CEO and Founder Oren Elkayam. “We have already identified a number of our current customers who have expressed interest in putting the capabilities of the bundled product to work.”
“This collaboration agreement with Mobilicom’s OS3 cybersecurity allows both of our companies to offer a highly differentiated, best-in-class bundled secure solution for AI-driven autonomous hardware systems,” said Ben Wolff, CEO, Palladyne AI. “The combination of products provides enhanced performance and threat protection for both companies’ current and prospective customers.”
Innovation
SoftBank’s $1 Trillion AI and Robotics Hub
SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son has unveiled plans for a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona, dubbed “Project Crystal Land.”
Aimed at creating a U.S.-based hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics manufacturing, the project seeks to rival China’s Shenzhen and position the United States as a leader in next-generation technology. With a strategic partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) at its core, SoftBank’s ambitious vision promises to bolster U.S. tech innovation, create thousands of jobs, and redefine the American Southwest as a high-tech frontier.
NVIDIA and Partners Highlight Next-Generation Robotics, Automation and AI Technologies at Automatica
From the heart of Germany’s automotive sector to manufacturing hubs across France and Italy, Europe is embracing industrial AI and advanced AI-powered robotics to address labor shortages, boost productivity and fuel sustainable economic growth.
Robots Aim to Tackle the Hardest Job in Warehousing
Multiple companies have sold robots for one of the most difficult warehouse jobs to automate: loading and unloading trucks.
According to the Wall Street Journal, loading and unloading is the “Holy Grail of warehouse logistics.” These breakthroughs became feasible only after the development of newer vision sensors, smarter AI algorithms, and lightning-fast image-processing capabilities.
Nvidia CEO says robotics is chipmaker's biggest opportunity after AI
“We have many growth opportunities across our company, with AI and robotics the two largest, representing a multitrillion-dollar growth opportunity,” Huang said Wednesday at Nvidia’s annual shareholders meeting, in response to a question from an attendee.
A little more than a year ago, Nvidia changed the way it reported its business units to group both its automotive and robotics divisions into the same line item. In May, Nvidia said the business unit had $567 million in quarterly sales, or about 1% of the company’s total revenue. Automotive and robotics was up 72% on an annual basis.
Technology
No Plan, No Problem: Teaching Robots to Build Without Blueprints
Bees, ants and termites don’t need blueprints. They may have queens, but none of these species breed architects or construction managers. Each insect worker, or drone, simply responds to cues like warmth or the presence or absence of building material. Unlike human manufacturing, the grand design emerges simply from the collective action of the drones — no central planning required.
Now, researchers at Penn Engineering have developed mathematical rules that allow virtual swarms of tiny robots to do the same. In computer simulations, the robots built honeycomb-like structures without ever following — or even being able to comprehend — a plan.
How Autonomous Robots Put a New Spin on the XPEL Indycar Race
IndyCar fans attending Road America this weekend are in for a surprise, as autonomous robots will be delivering giveaways throughout the event.
Watson College helping to lead the robotics revolution
Thanks to advances in technology and artificial intelligence, we are closer than ever to having robots in our daily lives
The Holy Grail of Automation: Now a Robot Can Unload a Truck
Technology breakthroughs are allowing DHL and other companies to automate the laborious, injury-prone work of loading and unloading
Investment
The Next Trillion-Dollar Boom? 3 Stocks To Buy
A groundbreaking UBS report projects the humanoid robot market will explode from 2 million units by 2035 to 300 million by 2050, creating a massive $1.4 trillion to $1.7 trillion addressable market. This technological revolution addresses critical labor shortages and aging populations worldwide, positioning three key stocks as primary beneficiaries.
Startup ForSight Robotics That Makes Robots For Cataract Surgery Raises $125 Million In Second-Largest Fundraise For A Surgical Robotics Firm
Cataract surgery is one of the world’s most common medical procedures, with more than 4 million of them done each year in the United States alone, but there simply aren’t enough doctors available to meet the demand for everyone who needs the surgery. Enter robotics. An Israeli startup is betting that robots can ultimately do the procedure better and cheaper than human doctors.