Robotics
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AI automation robotics boost nuclear safety, efficiency
At China's Lufeng nuclear project, a robot dog equipped with sensors now patrols hot-work scenes, ensuring welding operations are carried out properly, a task once solely reliant on human oversight.
AI Advanced Systems Boost Industrial Manufacturing Efficiency
At the Delta Future Industry Summit 2026 in Bangkok, over 200 government, industry, and technology leaders converged to examine the next phase of industrial automation.
Inside Cronoskin™: How Woody Wilson Engineers Bespoke Suits for Humanoid Robotics
Cronoskin™ is a new service by bespoke tailor Woody Wilson that engineers custom fabric skins for humanoid robots, aiming to bridge the uncanny valley by enhancing their aesthetic and functional presence. This unique approach merges traditional tailoring with advanced material science to improve public acceptance, protection, and branding for robots.
Embodied AI's Ascent: Human-Robot Design Faces New Safety Benchmarks
Software-defined gripping and physical AI integrations are compressing industrial automation projects from multi-year timelines into mere months.
AI in operations: Efficiency promises, safety challenges
Worker fatalities from being struck by moving vehicles in the UK rose 71% in a single year, even as autonomous systems like ABB Robotics' Flexley Stack F712 promise new operational efficiencies, accor
Founders Fund leads $22M investment in humane fish killing tech
A refrigerator-sized robot named Poseidon is automating the humane killing of fish on commercial boats, backed by a $22 million Series A round led by Founders Fund.
Jeff Bezos' Prometheus Secures $12 Billion for Artificial General Engineer
Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, secured an astonishing $12 billion in its second funding round, bringing its total valuation to $41 billion less than a year after its launch, according to TechCru
Theker raises $85 million for its non-specialized factory robot
Theker, a European startup, just secured $85 million in Series A funding, the largest in the sector's history, according to Zamin Uz .
India's gig workers train AI robots, securing $8.2M for Human Archive
For just $1 an hour, gig workers in India wear camera-equipped caps, recording their daily lives.
Industrial Automation & AI Trends: Adoption & Challenges
Kia, the automotive giant, is actively planning to integrate Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot into 16 distinct manufacturing processes.
What Is a Dark Factory and How Does It Operate?
A dark factory, also known as a lights-out factory, represents the apex of industrial automation, operating around the clock with minimal human presence. This guide explores what a dark factory is, the technologies that power it, and its profound implications for the future of manufacturing.