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NVIDIA has announced that industry leaders in robotics, including BYD Electronics, Siemens, Teradyne Robotics, and Intrinsic, are adopting its NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform for the development and production of AI-enabled autonomous machines. The platform’s accelerated libraries, simulation technologies, and AI models are being integrated into software frameworks and robot models to enhance efficiency and safety in factories, warehouses, and distribution centers, while also serving as intelligent assistants for repetitive or precise tasks.
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Researchers at Penn State have developed a novel method for training artificial intelligence (AI) visual systems inspired by early childhood visual experiences. This new approach, which incorporates spatial position data, has been shown to significantly enhance the efficiency and performance of AI models in identifying objects and navigating environments. The findings, published in the May issue of the journal *Patterns*, highlight the potential for advanced AI systems in exploring extreme environments or distant worlds.
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Tsinghua University researchers have unveiled China’s first AI hospital, designed to revolutionize healthcare by leveraging artificial intelligence. The AI hospital, named “Agent Hospital,” consists of virtual doctors, nurses, and patients, all powered by large language model (LLM)-based intelligent agents. These AI doctors can simulate the entire diagnostic and treatment process, providing a high volume of patient care at a rapid pace. For example, AI doctors in this simulated environment can treat 10,000 patients in just a few days, a task that would take human doctors at least two years.
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BiaTech Corporation, a startup specializing in multisensory AI fusion for energy and natural resource infrastructure, has announced its inclusion in NVIDIA Inception, a program that supports startups advancing their industries through technological innovations. BiaTech is developing technologies that utilize AI computer vision, multisensory AI fusion, and generative AI models to create semi-sentient infrastructure. These technologies aim to provide real-time interaction with assets, enhancing productivity and asset longevity in sectors such as clean energy and utilities.
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Tsubame Industries’ Archax robot, a human-piloted machine standing 15 feet tall and weighing 3.5 tons, showcases advanced robotics with a humanoid upper body, two arms, and a hand designed to mimic human movements. Capable of transforming between robot and walking modes, Archax embodies Tsubame Industries’ vision of merging science fiction with reality.
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Comau has introduced MI.RA/OnePicker, a fully automated intelligent piece-picking solution. The AI-enhanced system aims to streamline sorting processes in warehouses, e-commerce, and various other applications, enhancing productivity and cost-efficiency. MI.RA/OnePicker utilizes advanced vision technology and sensors to autonomously grasp randomly placed, heterogeneous objects, calculating the optimal picking pose in seconds.
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Leads Series B Investment in Realtime Robotics
Realtime Robotics has announced that it has secured a lead investment from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in its Series B funding round. Mitsubishi Electric, which previously participated in the company’s Series A round, will also be appointing a senior representative to Realtime’s Board of Directors. The investment aims to enhance the scalability and refinement of Realtime Robotics’ solutions for robot workcell optimization and runtime control.
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A video made during a China-Cambodia military exercise called Golden Dragon 2024 shows a robot dog with an automatic rifle mounted on its back. Although this is not the first video with an armed robot dog, it is the first shot during an actual exercise with two national armies.
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xAI has announced the completion of its Series B funding round, raising $6 billion. The funding round saw participation from Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding, among others. Combined with earlier investments the value of the company is already $ 24 billion.
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Schiphol Airport is easing the burden on its baggage handling employees by leveraging robotics. As one of the world’s leaders in robotization, Schiphol has made significant strides in processing 62 million pieces of luggage per year. Rocking Robots sat down with Dennis van Kleef, Program Lead Baggage at Royal Schiphol Group, who will discuss this topic during Vision, Robotics & Motion.