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Realbotix, a developer of humanoid robots and companionship-based artificial intelligence, has outlined its business plans for 2025, with a focus on AI and robotics advancements, cryptocurrency strategies, and market presence expansion. The company noted a transformative 2024 that included a corporate rebranding and deeper engagement in AI and robotics. CEO Andrew Kiguel highlighted the firm’s confidence in the potential of its initiatives to generate shareholder value in 2025, emphasizing both its cryptocurrency holdings and product development.

In a milestone for the robotics industry, Figure, specializing in humanoid robots, announced it has officially become a revenue-generating entity. The news was shared by Brett Adcock, Founder of Figure, on social media, marking an important step in its journey to commercial viability.

A research and development initiative, supported by Defra and Innovate UK, seeks to help sustainable tomato cultivation through AI-driven monitoring technology. The project, “TomatoGuard: Advanced AI-Driven Pest and Stress Detection for Sustainable Tomato Cultivation,” focuses on early detection and management of crop stress to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

In a newly released video, Palantir Technologies showcases its vision for the future of warfare. The company is among several tech firms testing their technologies in real-world conflict zones, including Ukraine. This video shows Palantir Gotham, a data integration and analytics platform designed to help organizations make informed decisions by consolidating, analyzing, and visualizing complex data. Gotham was specifically developed for use by government and defense organizations.

NASA is set to enhance its lunar exploration efforts by deploying an array of robotic instruments to the Moon’s surface as part of its partnership with Firefly Aerospace. This initiative, under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, involves a $179 million contract for Firefly to deliver six science experiments and technology demonstrations to the Gruithuisen Domes, a geological formation on the Moon’s near side, by 2028.

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have developed an automated system that leverages robotics to improve rehabilitation outcomes for patients with upper extremity paralysis caused by stroke. The system, based on data collected through the use of Teijin Pharma Ltd.’s rehabilitation robot ReoGo-J, aims to optimize care by recommending tailored rehabilitation programs aligned with the severity of motor paralysis.

NVIDIA has introduced the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, a compact generative AI supercomputer designed to enhance accessibility and performance for developers, hobbyists, and students. Priced at $249—significantly lower than its predecessor’s $499—the device offers notable advancements in generative AI capabilities.

University Hospitals (UH) Cleveland Medical Center has become the first health system in Northeast Ohio to adopt the Da Vinci 5 (DV5) Surgical Robot for robotic-assisted surgeries. This advanced system introduces enhancements designed to improve surgical precision, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. Twenty-six surgeons at UH Cleveland Medical Center are trained to perform a range of procedures using the DV5, including esophagectomies and gastric bypasses.

Körber Supply Chain Software has announced a strategic partnership with robotics company Dexory, aimed at enhancing warehouse operations visibility and efficiency. The collaboration integrates DexoryView, a platform that combines autonomous mobile robots with real-time data capture capabilities, with Körber’s Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). This integration is designed to improve inventory accuracy, operational insights, and decision-making processes for businesses.

California-based Mantis Robotics has secured $5 million in funding led by Switzerland-based Emerald Technology Ventures, with additional support from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. The new investment will support the company’s efforts to scale operations, expand its product offerings, and grow its footprint in the industrial robotics sector.