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DSS, Inc. has launched DSS Robotics to expand its technology portfolio into artificial intelligence, robotics, and intelligent automation. The new venture aims to help organizations automate tasks, improve efficiency, and support safer workplaces. DSS Robotics will offer services like consulting, systems integration, and Robotics-as-a-Service, planning an AI and Robotics Innovation Center in Rochester, NY.
Ainos has secured three new Japanese patents, bringing its worldwide patent assets to 124, focused on integrating Robotics with Chemical Perception. These patents advance the company's multi-layer intellectual property framework for the 'Physical AI' era. Ainos aims to enable robots and autonomous machines to sense and interpret the chemical world, providing a crucial perception layer for physical AI systems.
Caterpillar is collaborating with FieldAI to integrate AI that enables machines to autonomously navigate and operate in complex industrial environments. FieldAI's foundational models allow robots to observe, map, understand, and navigate their physical surroundings. This partnership aims to accelerate the application of AI in heavy machinery, improving safety, productivity, and operational value for customers.
General Robotics has launched GRID, a robot intelligence platform designed to auto-engineer the entire development and deployment lifecycle of complex robotics skills. Backed by investors including NVIDIA and Khosla Ventures, GRID aims to overcome fragmentation and talent scarcity in the robotics industry. The platform offers a new approach to building and deploying advanced robotic systems, integrating decades of robotics knowledge into an agent-first architecture.
At IMTS 2026, leaders from companies like Caterpillar, Amazon Robotics, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Siemens will discuss the future of industrial AI. The discussion will cover agentic AI systems, physical AI in demanding environments, and unified data foundations to optimize complex operations and supply chains. The goal is to move AI from insight to action, connecting intelligence directly with physical operations.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is introducing a new 'Real World AI Stage' focusing on the practical application and scaling of AI and robotics. The stage will feature discussions with founders who have successfully transitioned prototypes into production in areas like space hardware, humanoid robotics, and autonomous systems. This highlights the critical challenges and strategies involved in bringing deep tech from lab conditions to scaled, profitable businesses.
YouGov's AI-powered news tracker series for August 31 - September 1, 2026, reveals the most-heard news stories by Britons. The tracker categorized public responses, identifying ongoing natural disasters in Nepal as the top story. YouGov highlights its continued innovations in AI, offering its AI topic quantifier model for use in future projects.
OpenAI has launched Astra, described as a powerful new model, with details also emerging at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The launch underscores ongoing advancements and discussions around AI technology. Astra's introduction is generating significant attention, potentially influencing various applications and industries.
China is increasingly developing humanoid robots for potential military applications, with companies like Unitree producing advanced models. While the U.S. robotics industry is currently trailing China in this area, military experts suggest humanoid robots could become practical battlefield systems within 5-10 years. These robots are envisioned for tasks in dangerous environments, minimizing human risk.
Google is expanding its AI chip development in Israel, assembling a new team focused on artificial intelligence chips for edge devices, robots, and autonomous systems. The tech giant is recruiting executives and hardware engineers from Israeli startup Hailo for this initiative. This strategic move aims to leverage Israel's talent pool in advanced chip technology for AI applications.
AGIBOT's humanoid robots have received recognition from the IFA Innovation Awards and global tech media at IFA 2026. The company offers a range of humanoid and quadruped robots, along with development platforms and accessories. AGIBOT focuses on embodied AI, providing solutions for universal intelligent robots and commercial cleaning applications.
8x8, Inc., a global business communications platform provider, will host a webcast for investors on September 9, 2026, to discuss its recent product innovations, including 8x8 AI Studio. The company will also provide an overview of its long-term financial model. Key management, including the CEO, CTO, and CFO, will present the latest advancements and business outlook.