Tag: Autonomous systems
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China Upgrades Tiangong with Defensive Countermeasures After Debris Incident
Background: Debris Incident Spurs Space Station Upgrades Last month, a tiny fragment of space debris forced three taikonauts to ride out a nine-day orbital anomaly aboard the Tiangong space station. While the crew remained safe, the incident underscored the increasing risks posed by orbital debris and the need for robust protection and autonomous response systems.…
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AI-Driven Satellite Reorientation Marks a New Era of Space Autonomy
Overview: AI Takes the Helm in Space Orientation In a landmark achievement, researchers have demonstrated autonomous AI control over a satellite’s orientation in orbit. By steering the spacecraft’s attitude without human intervention, this breakthrough signals a significant move toward fully autonomous operations in space. The achievement promises to enhance mission safety, reliability, and efficiency as…
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Deloitte and Kihomac Unite to Accelerate US-Mmade Drones and Autonomous Tech
Strategic Investment Aims to Accelerate US-Made Drone Innovation In a landmark collaboration, Deloitte has announced an investment in Utah-based drone startup Kihomac, signaling a concerted push to scale US-made drones and autonomous technologies. The partnership seeks to accelerate product development, expand manufacturing capabilities, and broaden the market for American-designed aerial solutions that can operate with…
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Deloitte and Kihomac Team Up to Accelerate US-M-made Drones
Strategic Investment Fuels Domestic Drone Manufacturing In a bold move to strengthen the United States drone ecosystem, Deloitte has announced a strategic investment in Kihomac, a company known for its advanced drone technology and manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration aims to accelerate the scale of US-made drones, with a focus on autonomy, reliability, and cost efficiency.…
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General Intuition Lands $134M Seed to Teach AI Spatial Reasoning with Video Game Clips
New AI Frontier: Spatial-Temporal Reasoning Trained on Gaming Clips General Intuition, a new frontier AI research lab spun out from Medal’s video game clip platform, aims to teach agents spatial-temporal reasoning by leveraging a vast trove of gaming videos. The startup has raised $133.7 million in seed funding from top investors, signaling a growing belief…
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Space and AI: Solving Climate and Energy Challenges
Introduction: AI meets space for a cooler, cleaner future The synergy of space technology and artificial intelligence offers unprecedented ways to tackle climate and energy challenges on Earth. As satellites become smarter and autonomous, they can monitor the planet more comprehensively, respond to disasters faster, and help design more efficient energy systems. This is not…
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QUT Keeps Roo-ver on Track as Australia’s First Lunar Rover
A ground-breaking test bed for lunar exploration Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is advancing robotics and autonomous navigation to ensure Australia’s first lunar rover stays on course. At the heart of the effort is Yandiwanba, a Yugara word meaning “to go from the ground to a higher place,” which names a large, purpose-built test bed…