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Robot Completes First Autonomous Gallbladder Surgery on Lifelike Model
A surgical robot from Johns Hopkins University has performed a realistic gallbladder removal entirely on its own. Known as the Surgical Robot Transformer-Hierarchy (SRT-H)
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Genies and Unity Partner to Bring AI Avatars to Game Developers
Genies and Unity have joined forces to tackle a major challenge in game development: creating rich, expressive characters and assets without overwhelming production pipelines. Now entering beta,
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Tobii Earns Approval for Single-Camera Vehicle Sensing Platform
Tobii’s in-cabin sensing system has been approved for use in a premium European automaker’s vehicle line. Developed by Tobii Autosense, the platform will enter production in the second half of 2025 and run for four years.
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RealSense Spins Out from Intel with $50M to Scale Vision AI for Robotics and Biometrics
RealSense announced it has completed its spinout from Intel and raised $50 million in Series A financing. The move establishes RealSense as an independent entity focused on AI-driven computer vision for robotics and biometric applications.
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Hyundai and Kia Begin X-ble Shoulder Wearable Robot Deliveries with Korean Air
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation marked the official launch of their X-ble Shoulder industrial wearable robot with a delivery to Korean Air on July 8. The device was handed over at a ceremony in Korean Air’s aircraft maintenance hangar in Incheon.
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Cobionix Raises $3M to Scale Clinical AI Robotics Platform
Cobionix announced it has secured US $3 million in strategic funding, with TitletownTech leading the round and participation from Lions Investment and Dr. Paul McBeth. The funding will support the rollout of CODI, the company’s AI-enabled robotic platform for clinical applications.
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Intangible Launches Open Beta for Spatial AI Creation Platform for Visual Storytelling
Intangible has launched the open beta of its spatial AI platform, designed to help teams build visual stories without writing prompts or code. Running entirely in the browser, the tool combines
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CREAL Secures $8.9M From ZEISS to Scale Light Field Displays for AR and Vision Care
CREAL has finalized an $8.9 million equity round led by ZEISS, drawing additional investment from UBS network members and returning backers. The Swiss company is developing proprietary light field display technology designed to deliver more natural and comfortable visual experiences.
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Versailles Gardens Transformed with Snapchat’s AR Dance Experience
Snapchat and the Palace of Versailles have launched “Dansez Versailles,” an interactive augmented reality experience set throughout the palace gardens. Designed to revive the festive spirit of Louis XIV’s court
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Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics Launch Reachy Mini, an Open-Source AI Robot
Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics have launched Reachy Mini, a desktop-sized robot built for developers, educators, and creative coders. Priced at $299 for the lite version and $449 for the wireless model, it stands 28cm tall, weighs 1.5 kg, and is sold as a self-assembly kit.
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XPANCEO Surpasses $1B Valuation With $250M for XR Contact Lens
XPANCEO has secured $250 million in a Series A round led by Opportunity Venture (Asia), valuing the company at $1.35 billion. The funding will advance the development of its multifunctional smart contact lens, intended to merge multiple XR and health-monitoring capabilities into one wearable.
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Applied Intuition Acquires Reblika to Simulate Human-Vehicle Interaction
Applied Intuition, a company that builds simulation tools for autonomous systems, has acquired Reblika, a developer of generative AI for creating 3D digital humans. The deal brings technology that can generate lifelike, animated avatars with diverse physical traits and behaviors.