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Trace has officially launched its new no-code platform for building augmented reality experiences. The app is available now on iPhone and iPad. Users can get started building AR scenes, which can either be anchored to a location or accessed anywhere, for free.
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Sovato has raised $41 million in Series B funding to expand what it describes as the first and only platform for remote robotic surgery and procedure programs, also known as telesurgery
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At EICMA 2025, TVS Motor Company revealed a new augmented reality helmet made with Swiss partner Aegis Rider. TVS designed this helmet to show key riding data, such as navigation, alerts, and performance stats, right in the rider’s view.
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Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA are building a new AI factory powered by NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. The project is part of a $3 billion joint effort with the Korean government to develop Korea’s physical AI industry.
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Sandbar has debuted its flagship product Stream, a smart ring and companion AI app that turns your voice into notes, outlines, and ideas. The company has raised $13 million in funding, according to TechCrunch
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Sense Arena, a virtual and mixed reality training platform for hockey players, has announced a new partnership with the NHL Players’ Association to integrate official NHLPA player likenesses into its system. The collaboration debuts with NHL Sense Arena ’26
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Bentley Systems and EARTHBRAIN have launched a new partnership to advance digital construction. The agreement brings Bentley’s digital twin technology into EARTHBRAIN’s Smart Construction platform, enabling a shared, real-time view of construction workflows.
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Grubhub is running a new pilot with Avride and Wonder to test robot-powered food delivery in Jersey City. It’s the first time Grubhub has introduced this technology outside of university settings, and Wonder’s first deployment of automated delivery.
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Rendever, a company that uses virtual reality to reduce loneliness in older adults, has received nearly $4.5 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health. $3.8 million will support its Thrive At Home program, and the rest will go toward building a VR support network for caregivers.
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Waymo has announced it will begin fully autonomous ride-hailing operations in San Diego, Detroit, and Las Vegas in 2026. The expansion adds three high-profile urban centers to its existing footprint
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AgiBot has completed its first real-world deployment of reinforcement learning in industrial robotics on a pilot production line with Longcheer Technology. According to AgiBot, "this marks the first application of real-world reinforcement learning in real industrial robotics"
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Infravision has raised $91 million in Series B funding led by GIC, with support from Activate Capital, Hitachi Ventures, and Energy Impact Partners. The funding will expand use of its TX System, which combines drones, automated ground equipment, and specialized hardware to install power lines.