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Custom chips are taking over: Why AI, autonomy, and communications can’t rely on general-purpose silicon anymore

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By Mike Kappes, founder and CSO of NEXT Semiconductor Technologies

The universal law of competitive engineering rewards any design that moves more data with less energy and cost. Every advancement in computing hardware has followed that path, and the next innovation now depends on application-specific silicon.

While general-purpose processors were sufficient for computing in the early decades of the digital age, the leading companies in AI, self-driving technology, and telecommunications now find that these readily available components can no longer meet their performance requirements. Custom chips now set the pace, cost, and capability. [Read more…] about Custom chips are taking over: Why AI, autonomy, and communications can’t rely on general-purpose silicon anymore

Mujin establishes global executive team to accelerate expansion of MujinOS

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Mujin, the pioneer of intelligent robotics, has established a “Global Leadership Cabinet” (GLC) to unify its operations worldwide and drive the commercial expansion of its flagship platform, MujinOS.

The GLC will align technology, product, sales, and governance functions across all regions, positioning the company for its next phase of growth and long-term strategic plans.

At the heart of MujinOS is a real-time digital twin, a continuously updating model of a robotics system’s physical environment, forming the core of machine intelligence. This no-code technology allows robots to plan and adapt in real-time without the need to directly program behaviors. [Read more…] about Mujin establishes global executive team to accelerate expansion of MujinOS

Choosing the best truckload logistics provider for your business: What to look for

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Given the lightning-fast, demand-driven market that we are in, effective logistics that involves business success and consumer happiness involves more than transporting items from point A to point B.

For companies and business organizations that depend significantly on freight transportation, it is crucial to choose the best truckload logistics company.

Considering the wide array of possibilities and services offered by logistics companies like divinetrans, it is critical to look for a partner that understands your unique requirements, delivers services on time, and provides more value than just transportation. [Read more…] about Choosing the best truckload logistics provider for your business: What to look for

Zimmer Biomet acquires robotic surgery company Monogram Technologies for $177 million

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Zimmer Biomet, a medical technology company, and Monogram Technologies, an orthopedic robotics company, has entered into a definitive agreement for Zimmer Biomet to acquire all outstanding shares of stock of Monogram for an upfront payment of $4.04 per share in cash, corresponding to an equity value of approximately $177 million and an enterprise value of approximately $168 million.

Monogram common stockholders will also receive a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) entitling the holder to receive up to $12.37 per share of common stock in cash if certain product development, regulatory and revenue milestones are achieved through 2030.

The respective boards of directors of Zimmer Biomet and Monogram have unanimously approved the proposed transaction. [Read more…] about Zimmer Biomet acquires robotic surgery company Monogram Technologies for $177 million

China achieves ‘97 percent mechanization rate in cotton farming’ through robotics

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In China’s top cotton-growing region, Xinjiang, the path to full mechanization begins with a seed.

Xinjiang, which accounts for more than 90 percent of the country’s cotton output, has surpassed a 97 percent mechanization rate in cotton farming.

This was achieved in large part through the use of robotics, such as the one jointly developed by Xinjiang University and EAVision Robotic Technologies (EAVision). [Read more…] about China achieves ‘97 percent mechanization rate in cotton farming’ through robotics

Sprint Robotics announces 2025 World Conference in Amsterdam to mark 10th anniversary

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Sprint Robotics has announced that its flagship event, the Sprint Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics 2025, will be held in Amsterdam from October 20 to 22, marking the 10th anniversary of the collaborative.

Returning to the RAI Amsterdam, the 2025 edition promises an expanded three-day program focused on robotics solutions for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning across critical industries.

The event is expected to draw over 550 delegates, 50+ international speakers, and more than 50 exhibitors from sectors including oil & gas, energy, chemicals, renewables, aerospace, and marine. [Read more…] about Sprint Robotics announces 2025 World Conference in Amsterdam to mark 10th anniversary

Toyota Research Institute unveils breakthrough in Large Behavior Models that requires ‘80 percent less data’

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Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has unveiled promising results from a large-scale study on a new class of AI systems called Large Behavior Models (LBMs), which could significantly accelerate the development of general-purpose robots capable of adapting to real-world tasks.

The research, published today, shows that a single LBM can learn hundreds of manipulation tasks and apply that knowledge to new challenges with up to 80 percent less data compared to traditional approaches.

This marks a potential shift in how robots are trained, enabling them to generalize from diverse experiences rather than being hardcoded for specific tasks. [Read more…] about Toyota Research Institute unveils breakthrough in Large Behavior Models that requires ‘80 percent less data’

CynLr brings object intelligence and vision of universal factories to UN summit on AI

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CynLr also opens new US center for business development

CynLr, a foundational technology building company in robotics and AI, is joining the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit 2025 to share its pioneering work in “object intelligence”, the technology stack that enables visual robots to intuitively learn to pick and handle even unknown objects without prior training, much like how human babies explore and manipulate objects.

CyRo is designed to handle unfamiliar objects and changing environments without needing to be pre-programmed for each new task.

CynLr’s work aims to lay the groundwork for “universal factories”, where decentralized micro factories can be programmatically repurposed to manufacture a wide range of products, supporting sustainable and personalized production. [Read more…] about CynLr brings object intelligence and vision of universal factories to UN summit on AI

Nordic Dino robot helps airlines deal with insect season

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Nordic Dino robot helps ‘reduce aircraft exterior cleaning times by up to 80 percent’

Aircraft performance during insect season faces a costly challenge that many airlines underestimate.

Research shows that insect accumulation on an aircraft’s laminar flow area and increase fuel consumption by 1.1 percent to 4.4 percent, with contamination levels as low as 400 insects creating measurable drag penalties.

In other words, insect season can cost airlines millions annually. [Read more…] about Nordic Dino robot helps airlines deal with insect season

Clean Cuts, Smarter Builds: How Laser Cutting Enhances Robotics and Automation

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Robotics and automation are only as precise as the tools that support them. As factories become smarter and systems more integrated, the need for ultra-accurate components continues to grow.

That’s where laser cutting steps in – not just as a tool, but as a foundational part of modern fabrication. Whether it’s shaping the housing of a robotic arm or customizing parts for industrial machines, laser cutting delivers speed, precision, and adaptability in ways that traditional methods often can’t match. [Read more…] about Clean Cuts, Smarter Builds: How Laser Cutting Enhances Robotics and Automation