Artificial intelligence
Veho, a next-generation parcel delivery platform, and RIVR, a physical AI and robotics leader, have announced an initiative to improve e-commerce delivery experience and efficiency through the use of parcel delivery robots. The deployment begins today in Austin, with plans to expand to additional markets later this year based upon
Artificial intelligence
Next Robot, the culinary robotics company behind AI-powered commercial cooking robots, has introduced Al Dente, its newest model designed for fast casual restaurants, pasta bars, and more. Al Dente auto-seasons, cooks, and loads ingredients, delivering pasta dishes in 4-5 minutes and risotto from scratch without human intervention. Powered by ChefSight,
Artificial intelligence
Researchers at Northwestern Polytechnical University have proposed a novel end-to-end Bayesian framework, called Bayesian Prototypical Pruning (ProtoPrune), for efficiently pruning tokens in video understanding tasks. This method aims to improve the computation efficiency of video Transformers in human-robot collaborative (HRC) workspaces. By leveraging prototypical contrastive learning and variational dropout, ProtoPrune
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The Aberystwyth University's popular Beachlab event is set to return for its 15th year, bringing a variety of quirky robotics and the latest technology to the Aberystwyth seafront. The event, taking place on 31 May from 10:00 until 15:30, will feature self-driving vehicles, the University'
Machine learning
The dark factories market has experienced rapid growth in recent years, driven by the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as industrial robotics, industrial internet of things (IIoT), and additive manufacturing. According to a recent report by Research and Markets, the market was valued at $119.19 billion in 2024
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In a bid to advance the adoption of electric vehicles in high-security areas, Hyundai-Kia has signed a business agreement with Incheon International Airport to test an AI-based electric car charging robot. The project aims to provide efficient and automated charging services for electric vehicles, particularly in areas with high safety
Artificial intelligence
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang made headlines at the COMPUTEX 2025 trade show in Taipei, predicting that AI will become an essential infrastructure, much like electricity and the internet. He emphasized the importance of understanding the new 'infrastructure of intelligence' and noted that AI will integrate into everything in
Robotics industry
As robots assume 14 percent of jobs once carried out by people and 90 percent of businesses plan to incorporate robots into their operations, the global stock of industrial robots reached 3.4 million units by 2024, giving an average of roughly one robot for every seven human beings. This
Artificial intelligence
The nuclear robots market is experiencing rapid growth due to innovative robotics technologies and increasing focus on handling nuclear radiation in hazardous environments. The market is projected to reach USD 5.23 billion by 2032, from USD 1.82 billion in 2023, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of
Artificial intelligence
The United States automotive robotics industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advancements in automation, AI-enhanced robotics, and the need for precision manufacturing that boosts efficiency and reduces production costs in the automotive sector. The industry is expected to reach USD 3.31 billion by 2024 and USD 8.
Machine learning
New research conducted by the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) has led to the development of an innovative autonomous robot designed to enhance hospital disinfection through targeted wiping and ultraviolet-C (UV-C) irradiation methods. The urgency for such advancements has been underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic, which revealed challenges
Machine learning
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed a compliant body weight support system powered by a series elastic actuator, enabling accurate and robust unloading force rendering for gait training. This innovative system addresses the limitations of previous methods, including post-SEA disturbances and intrinsic oscillatory modes. The proposed control
