Robotics

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   Japanese factory giant Daifuku invests $520 billion in humanoid robots and physical AI

   Daifuku, Japan's largest warehouse automation company, announced a massive $520 billion investment plan to reach $1 trillion in revenue, with major focus on humanoid robots and physical AI (AI that can control real-world machines). The company builds the automated systems that move packages in Amazon warehouses and factories worldwide.

   This could lead to more human-like robots working alongside people in warehouses and factories, potentially changing how packages are sorted and delivered.

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   Qualcomm extends AI chips to power humanoid robots and self-driving cars

   Qualcomm, the company that makes processors for most Android phones, is now adapting its AI chips to run humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles. The move represents a major expansion beyond smartphones into physical robots that can walk and work.

   The same AI technology that powers your phone's voice assistant could soon be controlling walking robots in homes and workplaces.

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   Ukraine deploys AI drones that can autonomously target enemies 150km away

   Ukrainian forces are now using AI-powered drones that can identify and attack targets on their own, without human control, up to 150 kilometers behind enemy lines. These drones are also more resistant to electronic jamming that previously disabled remote-controlled versions.

   This represents a major shift toward fully autonomous weapons that can make life-or-death decisions without human oversight, raising ethical concerns about AI in warfare.

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   Indian workers train AI robots that will eventually replace their jobs

   Factory workers across India are teaching AI robots how to perform their exact tasks, from assembly line work to quality control. The workers demonstrate their movements and techniques so the robots can learn to replicate them perfectly.

   This shows how AI automation is advancing in manufacturing jobs, potentially affecting millions of factory workers worldwide as robots learn to do human tasks.

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   Robotic blacksmith startup shapes complex metal parts for aerospace industry

   Machina Labs developed RoboCraftsman, an AI-powered robotic system that can hammer and shape complex metal parts for airplanes, cars, and defense equipment. The robots use artificial intelligence to adapt their hammering technique for different metals and shapes, like a skilled human blacksmith.

   This could make custom metal parts faster and cheaper to produce, potentially reducing costs for everything from car repairs to airplane manufacturing.

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   Federal drone policies quietly advance with new airspace restrictions

   The U.S. government is implementing several new drone regulations this summer, including airspace restrictions for major events like the World Cup and new rules for flying drones beyond the pilot's line of sight. These policies are moving forward with less public attention than Chinese drone restrictions.

   These rules will affect anyone using drones for work or recreation, potentially limiting where and how drones can be flown for deliveries, inspections, or photography.