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David Edwards

Bedrock Robotics raises $80 million to commercialize its construction technology

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Bedrock Robotics, the company developing advanced autonomous systems for the $13 trillion global construction industry, emerged from stealth today with $80 million in Seed and Series A backing.

Rather than design and sell costly new machinery, Bedrock upgrades customers’ existing heavy equipment fleets with reversible, same-day hardware and software installs to enable fully autonomous operations.

With reindustrialization of the United States accelerating, Bedrock’s technology bridges the expanding gap between rapidly rising domestic infrastructure needs and shrinking workforce capacity. [Read more…] about Bedrock Robotics raises $80 million to commercialize its construction technology

New study reveals how corals teach their offspring to beat the heat

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By Connor Yeck

Plunge into the shallows off the Florida Keys, Hawai’i or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and you are likely to meet a startling sight.

Where there were once acres of dazzling coral – an underwater world of dayglo greens, brassy yellows and midnight blues – is now a ghostly landscape, with many reefs seemingly drained of their pigment.

Caused by stressful conditions like warming ocean temperatures, coral bleaching is a leading threat to some of our planet’s most diverse and vital ecosystems. [Read more…] about New study reveals how corals teach their offspring to beat the heat

DHL inaugurates Exotec automation system at Italy facility

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DHL Supply Chain Italy has inaugurated a new automation system at its Health Logistics Campus in Livraga (Lodi).

In a dedicated area of more than 7,000 sq m, 138 robots deliver “high-performance automation” powered by Exotec’s Skypod Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS), now serving two key customers in the life sciences and healthcare sector: Viatris and DOC Pharma.

DHL Supply Chain Italy has invested more than €14 million to equip the Livraga Campus with this cutting-edge high-automation system, thereby strengthening the country’s vital Life Sciences & Healthcare sector. [Read more…] about DHL inaugurates Exotec automation system at Italy facility

Humanoid robot Ai-Da paints portrait of UK’s King Charles

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UK Mission Geneva hosts reception with Ai-Da Robot ahead of the AI for Good Summit

The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a unique reception this week showcasing Ai-Da, the world’s first “ultra-realistic” humanoid robot artist.

As the highlight of the evening, Ai-Da unveiled a striking AI painted portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, offering a compelling intersection of innovation, artistic expression, and emerging technology.

Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety, attended the event which brought together diplomats, UN officials, artists, and technology experts and explored the role of artificial intelligence in the cultural and creative industries. [Read more…] about Humanoid robot Ai-Da paints portrait of UK’s King Charles

Privacy in the Age of Automation: Strategies to Control Your Google Data

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We can all agree that technology puts people at higher risk of identity theft, data exploitation, and losing custody of their digital lives.

One option for individuals who want to take control of their online presence is to manage what information appears online, recognizing that while physical removal and setting adjustments are helpful, they are often only temporary solutions. [Read more…] about Privacy in the Age of Automation: Strategies to Control Your Google Data

HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Robotics has signed a “landmark” agreement with Persona AI, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, and robotics integration and manufacturing firm Vazil company. 

The agreement, signed during a formal ceremony in Houston, Texas, initiates a joint program to create humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding tasks in shipyard environments.

This strategic partnership aims to usher in a new era of human-machine collaboration. The initiative will deliver prototype humanoids by the end of 2026, with field testing and full commercial deployment scheduled to begin in 2027. [Read more…] about HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

Lianhe Sowell delivers vision-based spray painting robot to Mercedes-Benz’s largest Asia body shop

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Lianhe Sowell International Group, a provider of industrial machine vision products and solutions in China, has delivered one of its new generation automated precision vision spray painting robots to Mercedes-Benz Asia’s largest body and paint center.

This delivery marks a significant step forward in the company’s expansion into automated spray painting technology and the high-end automotive aftermarket service sector.

The company believes it also sets a new benchmark for intelligent, efficient, and precise body and paint operations, positioning the company as one of the global frontrunners in the field of precision vision-based automated spray painting robotics. [Read more…] about Lianhe Sowell delivers vision-based spray painting robot to Mercedes-Benz’s largest Asia body shop

Are Your Automation Projects Really Delivering ROI?

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The pace of automation across manufacturing, logistics, and industrial operations has never been faster. From autonomous warehouse robots to predictive maintenance powered by machine learning, capital is pouring into solutions that promise speed, efficiency, and uptime.

But for all the headlines and innovation, one question still lingers in boardrooms: Are these investments actually delivering the returns we expected? [Read more…] about Are Your Automation Projects Really Delivering ROI?

Shenzhen’s ‘penguin’ robots ride the metro to restock shops in world-first delivery test

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In a global first for urban logistics, a fleet of penguin-shaped delivery robots has begun using Shenzhen’s metro system as part of an integrated supply chain, marking a new milestone in automated goods distribution.

Developed by VX Logistics, a subsidiary of China’s Vanke Group, the autonomous robots were tested on Monday on Shenzhen Metro Line 2. The robots boarded a train at Wanxia Station, rode alongside passengers, and exited at their destinations to deliver goods to shops inside metro stations – without any human assistance.

The pilot project stands out not only for its novelty but for how it redefines the role of robots in supply chains. While delivery robots in the US and Europe are typically limited to short-range “last mile” use cases – navigating sidewalks to deliver food or parcels – Shenzhen’s system integrates robots into the existing metro infrastructure, enabling what could be called “middle-mile” automation. [Read more…] about Shenzhen’s ‘penguin’ robots ride the metro to restock shops in world-first delivery test

How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics

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In the race toward smarter factories, metal cutting and bending machines aren’t just keeping up – they’re leading the charge. As industrial robotics evolves under the banner of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are rethinking how human-machine collaboration should look on the factory floor.

Increasing demand for high-mix, low-volume production has pushed traditional systems to their limits. Enter smart cutting and bending systems: the silent but powerful drivers of robotic precision and scalable automation.

These machines are no longer isolated workhorses – they’re deeply networked, responsive, and central to the synergy between automation and robotics in modern manufacturing. [Read more…] about How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics