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JIDU Auto has announced the release of its V2.0 software at the “Evolution: AI Reshaping Intelligent Driving” conference in Chengdu. This new software, which will be introduced on the JIDU 07 model, incorporates Baidu Apollo’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology, making it one of only two pure vision-based systems available globally and the only one of its kind in China.

The Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, funded primarily by SUPCON, has introduced its latest humanoid robot, the NAVAI Navigator 2. The NAVIAI Navigator 2 is 1.65 meters tall and weighs approximately 60 kilograms. It features 41 degrees of freedom, allowing it to perform a range of complex tasks, such as delivering speeches, making tea, and playing chess.

IBM has unveiled details of its latest processor innovations, the IBM Telum II Processor and IBM Spyre Accelerator, at the Hot Chips 2024 conference. These advancements are designed to significantly enhance the processing capabilities of the next-generation IBM Z mainframe systems, particularly for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, including large language models and generative AI.

Texas A&M University has joined a new National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) focused on advancing robotic dexterity, aiming to make robotic assistance more accessible and practical across various industries. The center, named Human Augmentation via Dexterity (HAND), is led by Northwestern University and is supported by a five-year, $26 million NSF grant, with the potential for renewal for an additional $26 million over another five years.

NVIDIA’s latest financial report for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 featured its advancements in robotics and autonomous systems, underscoring the company’s growing influence in these sectors. NVIDIA revealed that several of the world’s leading organizations in robot development, including BYD Electronics, Siemens, and Teradyne Robotics, have integrated the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform into their research, development, and production processes.

Skyline Robotics, in collaboration with The Durst Organization and Palladium Window Solutions, has deployed a robotic-armed window-cleaning robot, Ozmo, at 1133 Avenue of the Americas in New York City. The Ozmo robot, equipped with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced robotics, is designed to clean windows three times faster than traditional methods, removing human workers from hazardous conditions. The window-cleaning industry is valued at $40 billion globally.

At its recent Third Plenum, China mapped out the direction of the country’s economic policies: Beijing wants to adapt to the new round of industrial transformation by using robots as an engine for growth. China’s success story with industrial robots is unique: the country is by far the largest robot market in the world.

Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to total $212 billion in 2025, an increase of 15.1% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc. In 2024, global information security end-user spending is estimated to reach $183.9 billion.

Universal Robots is set to introduce a new AI-powered machine tending solution at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. This technology, integrated into the company’s PolyScope X platform, incorporates NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac acceleration libraries to enhance the cobots’ perception capabilities.

FANUC will showcase its latest robots, collaborative robots, factory automation, and machining solutions at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 in Chicago. Among the new technologies being introduced are the R-50iA Robot Controller and the 500i-A CNC, which are designed to enhance performance, efficiency, and security in manufacturing operations.