Robotics

Today's Stories

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   OpenAI launches robotics division to compete with Tesla's robot plans

   OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced the creation of a new robotics division on June 14th. The move puts the AI giant in direct competition with Tesla, which has been developing humanoid robots for factories and homes.

   This could lead to more affordable and capable household robots in the coming years, as competition between major tech companies drives innovation.

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   Amazon deploys new AI warehouse robots across Europe for faster deliveries

   Amazon is rolling out a new generation of AI-powered warehouse robots across its European facilities as part of a multi-billion dollar robotics investment. The robots can sort packages faster and work alongside human employees more safely than previous models.

   Amazon customers may see faster delivery times as these robots help process orders more quickly in warehouses.

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   NASA hires Firefly Aerospace to build lunar drone aircraft carrier

   NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a contract on June 14th to develop a drone aircraft carrier that will fly to the moon as part of Project Artemis. The system will deploy multiple smaller drones to explore the lunar surface from a central hub spacecraft.

   This technology could eventually help establish permanent lunar bases and mining operations that could benefit Earth's economy.

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   Fanuc showcases self-learning factory robots at Tokyo trade show

   Japanese robotics giant Fanuc displayed advanced industrial robots at its 35th product exhibition that can learn new tasks without manual reprogramming. The physical AI systems (robots that understand and interact with the real world) can adapt to different manufacturing processes automatically.

   Factories may become more flexible and efficient, potentially bringing manufacturing jobs back to countries with higher labor costs.

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   NVIDIA partners with Nebius to create European robotics startup hub

   NVIDIA announced on June 9th a collaboration with cloud company Nebius to launch the Physical AI Living Lab in the UK and Europe. The facility will provide robotics startups with access to NVIDIA's AI chips and software for developing physical robots.

   European robotics companies may develop innovative products faster, potentially creating new consumer robots and services.