Robotics today represent to programmable machines that are capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous tasks across industrial, commercial, and personal domains, often powered by AI. Here we focus on machines that sense, learn, and make decisions – including collaborative robots (“cobots”), mobile robots, service robots, autonomous vehicles, medical robotics, and drones, with AI enabling perception, adaptability, and context-driven action.
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* The collaboration aims to enhance delivery consistency and operational
* Meredith Meyer Grelli's appointment as Carnegie Mellon University's inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship signals a strategic commitment to enhancing the university's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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* The outgoing president of the National Academy of Sciences emphasizes the urgent need for reform in research funding and academic promotion systems.
* Concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on
* Simulation tools within the ROS ecosystem are becoming essential for the development and validation of robotic systems, allowing for extensive testing before physical deployment.
* The shift towards virtual environments enables
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* The establishment of the AI and Robotics Innovation Hub at OAU signifies a strategic investment in Nigeria's technological future.
* This initiative aims to foster research and development in
* Digital Equity Africa is facilitating a transformative experience for 30 young Africans by immersing them in Shenzhen's advanced innovation ecosystem.
* This initiative underscores the growing importance of international
* The launch of RobOmni marks a significant step toward establishing standardized benchmarks for tactile perception in robotics, addressing a critical gap in evaluating physical interaction capabilities.
* This new omni-modal
* AGIBOT's World Challenge 2026 marks a pivotal shift in evaluating embodied AI, moving from simulation-based assessments to real-world task performance.
* The competition featured two tracks focusing
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* NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's ceremonial first pitch for the Doosan Bears highlights the growing synergy between technology and sports.
* The partnership with Doosan Group reflects Huang's
