Artificial intelligence
President Donald Trump has launched an AI Action Plan while simultaneously instructing his Energy Secretary Chris Wright to promote coal as "clean, beautiful" and compete with China's construction of new coal-fired plants. However, coal's decline in the US power generation market is well-established, having
Artificial intelligence
Cybernetix Ventures, a leading early-stage VC firm focused on robotics, automation, and physical AI, has invested in Corsha, the first and only Machine Identity Provider (mIDP) designed to secure machine-to-machine (M2M) communication across operational systems and critical infrastructure. This investment will enable Corsha to accelerate its mission to secure every
Machine learning
A recent study has proposed a novel method for high-resolution seafloor mapping using laser scanners, which offers a more affordable alternative to traditional sensors. The research, conducted by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, involves the use of a monocular camera and a laser stripe to create 3D reconstructions of
Machine learning
Researchers at Torrens University Australia have made significant contributions to the field of robotics, introducing a novel optimization framework for multi-robot exploration. The Advanced Multi-Objective Salp Swarm Algorithm Exploration Technique (AMET) has been compared to various multi-objective and single-objective exploration strategies, demonstrating superior area coverage, reduced computational overhead, and enhanced
Machine learning
Camera localization within LiDAR maps has been a crucial area of research due to its potential for accurate positioning with low-cost and lightweight sensors. However, existing methods often prioritize localization accuracy, compromising efficiency in the process. To address this, researchers from Wuhan University have proposed I2D-LocX, a lightweight monocular camera
Machine learning
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed an integrated framework for the Real2Sim2Real problem of manipulating deformable linear objects (DLOs) based on visual perception. The framework uses likelihood-free inference (LFI) to compute the posterior distributions for the physical parameters of DLOs, allowing for the simulation of their behavior. The
Machine learning
Investigators at the Harbin Institute of Technology have proposed a new method to estimate the wheel slip ratio and side slip angle of wheeled rovers by processing images of wheel trace imprints. The method extracts structural features from trace imprint images, such as the trace unit, trace contour, and angle
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Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, has launched the PUDU MT1 Vac, an innovative AI-powered robotic sweeper and vacuum designed to address the growing demand for high-performance dry cleaning in large commercial and industrial spaces. The MT1 Vac combines sweeping, vacuuming, and dust-mopping functions in a single robot,
Machine learning
The increasing demand for automation in automobile production, technological advancements in AI and machine learning, and the adoption of Industry 4.0 are driving the growth of the North America automotive robotics market. The market is expected to reach $7.09 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.
Artificial intelligence
The rapidly evolving field of robotics is taking center stage at SIGGRAPH 2025, the world's leading conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques. From August 10 to 14 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, experts from academia, industry, and the arts will gather to explore how robotics is shaping
Artificial intelligence
The Baoshan District in Shanghai has taken a significant step in promoting the development of robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and artificial intelligence (AI) in the region. On July 28, the closing ceremony of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence was held, marking
Artificial intelligence
The city's unique combination of academic, manufacturing, and health care institutions, alongside its high quality of life and low cost of living, has positioned Pittsburgh as a key player in the rapidly growing AI-powered industry. This emerging field, enabled by intelligent systems that can move, sense, adapt, and
