ShelfOptix Makes Real-Time Shelf Intelligence a Managed Service
Brain Corp and Driveline Retail have rolled out ShelfOptix, a robot-powered service that delivers real-time shelf visibility without requiring retailers to manage the hardware.
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Moonlake AI Debuts with $28M to Vibe Code Interactive Worlds
Moonlake AI has exited stealth with a $28 million seed round backed by AIX Ventures, Threshold, NVIDIA Ventures, and more than a dozen AI leaders and founders.
EchoTwin AI Raises $8M to Expand AI-Powered Urban Digital Twins
EchoTwin AI has raised $8 million in a seed round led by Metis Ventures, with support from a global syndicate of investors. The funds will be used to scale the company's real-time urban infrastructure platform and expand its reach in the fast-growing smart cities market.
First Robotic GI Procedure by a Gastroenterologist Completed Using EndoQuest System
Dr. Norio Fukami of Mayo Clinic, Arizona has performed the world’s first fully robotic endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) by a gastroenterologist. The procedure used EndoQuest’s Endoluminal Surgical (ELS) System and was completed under the FDA’s PARADIGM Trial.
📬 Remix Reality Weekly: AI is Not Your Friend (Yet)
In this drop: Friend’s bold NYC subway campaign and what it reveals about our fears of AI, plus Serve’s delivery robots hit Chicago, DoorDash debuts Dot, Zoox expands AV tests to DC, and Toyota activates its Woven City.
🔓 Remix Reality Insider: When Smart Homes Start to See
In this drop: smart home cameras paired with AI become the eyes of the home, wearables prove accessibility is their killer app, and Friend’s bold subway campaign sparks a raw public conversation about AI, surveillance, and trust.
Google Launches AI-Powered Nest Cams With Built-In Gemini Intelligence
Google has launched a new generation of Nest cameras and a doorbell built to power on-device AI. These are the first home security products designed specifically to support Gemini for Home, Google’s multimodal AI system.
Galea Neon Launches as First Untethered Brain, Body, and Eye Tracking Headset
OpenBCI and Pupil Labs have launched Galea Neon, the first headset to combine brain, body, and eye tracking in a fully standalone system. The device merges OpenBCI’s Galea biosensing hardware with Pupil Labs’ modular Neon eye tracker.
EPAM and BOSS Debut Spatial Racing Experience with Apple Vision Pro
EPAM Systems and BOSS have launched an interactive experience designed for Formula 1 enthusiasts, using Apple Vision Pro to bring fans closer to the intensity of racing.
Ring Adds Face and Pet Recognition to New 4K Cameras
Ring has launched a new line of security cameras and doorbells that combine high-resolution video with built-in AI recognition. Using a new imaging system called Retinal Vision, the devices can now identify familiar people and detect missing pets directly through the camera feed.
Einride Raises New Capital to Accelerate Global Autonomous Freight Push
Einride has raised about $100 million in capital to accelerate the rollout of its autonomous freight solutions and grow its global footprint.
Accessibility Is What Makes Wearables Matter
Wearable technology augments human capability. While much of the conversation focuses on fashion, tech specs, and our eventual post-smartphone reality, the real breakthrough in wearables is accessibility.
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Peloton Turns on AI Form Feedback with Built-In Computer Vision System
Peloton has introduced Peloton IQ, a new AI coaching system with on-device computer vision, as part of a major overhaul to its connected fitness lineup. Available across its new Cross Training Series, the system uses a built-in movement-tracking camera to deliver real-time form feedback
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Zoox Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Washington, D.C.
Zoox is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing to Washington, D.C., marking its first entry into the Mid-Atlantic region. The move builds on the company’s ongoing rollout across major U.S. cities.
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Serve Robotics Expands to Chicago with Uber Eats Delivery Robots
Serve Robotics has launched autonomous sidewalk deliveries in Chicago, starting September 30. The move marks the company’s first entry into the Midwest and extends its national reach. Serve is partnering with Uber Eats to offer contactless delivery from over 100 restaurants across the city.
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One-Time VR Session Found to Reduce Needle Anxiety in Adults
A new peer-reviewed study in Frontiers in Psychiatry reports that a single virtual reality session can reduce the fear of needles in adults. Researchers from Imperial College London, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brown University,
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Waymo Adds YouTube Music to Autonomous Ride Experience
Waymo has added YouTube Music to its in-car entertainment options. Riders with a YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium account can now connect through the Waymo app and listen during autonomous rides.
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DoorDash Debuts Dot, Its First Autonomous Delivery Robot for Local Routes
DoorDash has launched Dot, a purpose-built autonomous delivery robot developed entirely in-house by DoorDash Labs to handle local deliveries across bike lanes, sidewalks, roads, and driveways.
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Seven-Eleven Japan and Telexistence to Deploy Humanoid Robots by 2029
Seven-Eleven Japan and Telexistence have partnered to develop and deploy humanoid robots powered by generative AI, with a target launch date of 2029. The robot, named Astra, is based on a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) foundation model.
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NVIDIA Launches Open Robotics Stack With Physics Engine and Foundation Models
NVIDIA has released an open, accelerated robotics stack designed to support the development and deployment of intelligent physical systems. The update includes the Newton physics engine, Isaac GR00T N1.6 robot reasoning model, and Cosmos world foundation models.
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Toyota Activates Woven City as Living Lab for Future Mobility
Toyota has officially launched Woven City, a live-in prototype city in Susono, Japan. Described as a "real-world test course for mobility," the city enables companies and researchers to develop, deploy, and evaluate products and services in real environments.
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Pony.ai Granted Dubai Permit to Launch Robotaxi Trials
Pony.ai has been authorized by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct autonomous driving trials on public roads. The permit allows the company to start pilot testing in specific areas of the city.
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Google Unveils Vision-to-Action AI Models to Power Next-Gen Robots
Google has introduced two robotics-focused models, Gemini Robotics 1.5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5, designed to bring structured reasoning and physical control into real-world environments.
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SCHOTT Achieves First Serial Production of Reflective Waveguides for AR Glasses
SCHOTT has announced it has achieved the first serial production of Geometric Reflective Waveguides. The company says it is the first to manufacture this optical component at commercial scale.