Tag: Autonomous systems
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Google Gemini Leads the Charge: Humanoid Robots Transform Auto Factory Floors
Introduction: A New Era for Auto Manufacturing The auto industry is sprinting toward a future where humanoid robots, guided by advanced AI, run more of the assembly line. At the forefront is Google Gemini, a system that promises to orchestrate complex robot fleets with precision, speed, and safety. As startups race to build self-driving car…
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Hyundai’s MobED Droid Secures CES 2026 Best of Innovation in Robotics
Hyundai Motors Secures CES 2026 Robotics Honor with MobED Hyundai Motor Company has claimed a prestigious Best of Innovation Award in Robotics at CES 2026 for its MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid). Developed by Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics LAB, MobED represents a significant leap in mobile, autonomous assistance and task-specific robotics. The accolade underscores the company’s…
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Hyundai MobED Wins CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award in Robotics
Hyundai MobED Secures CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award in Robotics Hyundai Motor Company has claimed a prestigious honor at CES 2026, underscoring its leadership in robotics and intelligent mobility. The company’s MobED, short for Mobile Eccentric Droid, developed within the Robotics LAB of Hyundai Motor Group, was awarded the Best of Innovation Award in…
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Preparing Robotic Explorers to Pave the Way for Human Mars Missions
Intro: Mars ambitions rise on the back of lunar and robotic groundwork As space agencies pivot toward sustained human presence beyond Earth, scientists are turning to robotic explorers to test, refine, and de-risk the steps needed for human missions to Mars. By leveraging ongoing missions focused on the Moon, we can tackle critical challenges long…
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Marsplanbench and MoonPlanBench: Pioneering Autonomous Rover Navigation through Open Datasets
Unlocking a New Era of Rover Autonomy Planetary rovers face harsh, unpredictable terrains that demand advanced autonomous navigation. Two open datasets—Marsplanbench and MoonPlanBench—are emerging as catalysts for this shift. Built to harness the wealth of information from prior missions, these datasets aim to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous planning, perception, and control algorithms…
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The 7 Top Space and Defense Tech Startups from TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Introduction: A spotlight on space and defense innovation TechCrunch’s Disrupt Startup Battlefield remains a marquee event for turning bold ideas into real-world tech. Each year, thousands of applicants compete for a chance to pitch on the big stage, and a curated group of contenders demonstrates what’s next in space and defense technology. The seven startups…
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Resolve AI Raised Series A Valuation at $1 Billion: A New Era for Autonomous SRE Tools
Overview: A Billion-Dollar Bet on Autonomous SRE An ambitious new player in the increasingly automated software reliability space has caught the eye of investors and tech leaders alike. Resolve AI, a startup building an autonomous site reliability engineer (SRE) tool designed to automatically maintain and optimize software systems, has closed a Series A round led…
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When a Sam Altman Deepfake Meets Amazon’s AI-Driven Bug Hunt
Overview: A Convergence of Deepfakes and Deep Bug Hunting News about AI safety often lands with a splash, but a recent pairing of events demonstrates how quickly reputational risks and technical defenses can intertwine. A filmmaker’s attempt at a Sam Altman deepfake drew unexpected attention, while behind the scenes, Amazon has been quietly expanding its…
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World’s Smallest Programmable Autonomous Robots: Microrobots
Introduction to a Microscopic Revolution In a landmark achievement from Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, with collaborators from the University of Michigan, scientists have unveiled the world’s smallest fully programmable autonomous robots. These microscopic swimming machines are designed to sense their environment, make decisions, and act without human intervention. The breakthrough blends advances…
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Meridian Innovation Cheetah: Redefining Low-Cost Thermal Imaging for AI Era
Meridian Innovation’s Cheetah Sensor Takes the Best Sensor of the Year Award Meridian Innovation has claimed another milestone in the rapidly evolving field of thermal imaging. At EE Awards Asia 2025, the company’s Cheetah thermal imaging sensor earned the coveted Best Sensor of the Year award, cementing Meridian’s reputation for delivering high-performance sensing at a…