AI, robotics, and technology news — curated and updated automatically throughout the day.
This article highlights upcoming AI trends and events, including Meta's use of data center robots, AI applications in China's beer industry, and an AI boom at Corning. It also covers partnerships like Corbotics and Us2.ai combining AI and robotics for cardiac ultrasound, and FedEx expanding physical AI deployment for autonomous trailer loading.
This digest provides updates on AI-related developments from major tech companies like Cisco, Google Cloud, and Nutanix. It also promotes a newsletter, 'The Human-AI Ledger,' focusing on the non-technical, human impact of AI.
This weekly brief covers top tech news, market movers, and key catalysts for the tech sector. It mentions the performance of semiconductor ETFs and outlines upcoming events like Canadian and US labor/inflation data, as well as earnings reports from Dell, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, and Snowflake.
This article discusses the evolution of robotics, focusing on 'SelfPath AI' as the next major advancement. It highlights news of large funding rounds for humanoid robot units like XPeng's Dogotix and NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano 2 improving inference performance for robotics.
Chinese markets are experiencing a surge in IPOs, fueled by the demand for artificial intelligence and advanced technology. Companies like Shein are choosing to list in Hong Kong, with robotics firms AGIBOT and Deep Robotics also seeking public offerings, though some past listings have seen market values shrink.
This compilation reviews the most popular robotics news from August 2026, including significant funding rounds and advancements in humanoid robots. Key topics include XPeng's Dogotix humanoid robot, Zoox's robotaxi production design, and Reimagine Robotics' new 'learn on the job' AI-powered robots.
The ABS Innovation Summit showcased how AI and robotics are reshaping the maritime industry, with live demonstrations of advancements in robotics, drones, sensors, and AI. ABS also launched PLATOTM, an AI chat tool to help users navigate maritime regulations, emphasizing the substantial opportunities these technologies present.
New York City has implemented a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI technology in schools and restricted screen time through eighth grade. This move aims to prioritize foundational learning and student development, with plans to engage stakeholders and develop long-term policies for AI use in education.
Hugging Face's French subsidiary Pollen Robotics has launched 'Microduck,' a programmable robot that has sold over 10,000 units. The duck-shaped robot is powered by a chip from Shanghai-listed Rockchip, highlighting the global interconnectedness of tech supply chains.
Artificial intelligence token prices have reached new lows, reflecting an increasingly competitive market and declining costs. This trend suggests that while AI model users may pay less, providers could face reduced pricing power, even as tech giants like Nvidia and Microsoft invest heavily in expanding AI capabilities.
Europe's IFA 2026 trade show will heavily feature AI, robotics, smart home technology, and sustainable solutions, despite an ongoing memory crisis and geopolitical tensions. With 220,000 visitors expected, the event emphasizes building trust through experimentation with new technologies, including advancements from companies like Unitree and Agibot.
FANUC America will showcase its latest innovations in robotics, automation, and physical AI at IMTS 2026, focusing on improving manufacturing productivity and deployment speed. Demonstrations will include AI-powered robotic assembly, intelligent bolt tightening using NVIDIA processing, and AI-driven machining solutions for optimal toolpath generation and autonomous failure recovery.