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Figure has unveiled Figure 03, its third-generation humanoid robot, designed from the ground up as a scalable, general-purpose system. Created for home and commercial use, the robot features a complete hardware and software redesign, which is designed to scale.
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Meta has opened early access to the Immersive Web SDK (IWSDK), a new toolkit for building WebXR experiences in the browser. First revealed at Meta Connect, the SDK allows developers to create spatial apps that run directly in-browser with support for native hand tracking and interaction.
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DigiLens introduced ARGO Next to help companies switch from Microsoft HoloLens to ARGO smartglasses while keeping their current Microsoft cloud systems in place. Built with Altoura, the program gives organizations a way to maintain their XR operations as older hardware is phased out.
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SoftBank Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire ABB’s robotics division for $5.375 billion. SoftBank’s board has approved the deal, and it is now subject to regulatory approvals in the EU, China, and the U.S.
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Lucid Bots, a robotics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has added painting and coating features to its Sherpa Drone platform, marking what the company says is the first large-scale robotic system for commercial painting.
Events
Tech Week is back in San Francisco this week from October 6 to October 12. We’ve gathered a few standout events exploring the future of spatial computing, where physical AI, immersive design, and machine perception meet.
Breaking News
Figure has released a teaser video for its latest humanoid robot, Figure 03. The video does not provide much detail, but according to a post from founder Brett Adcock on LinkedIn, we can expect to learn more on Thursday, October 9.
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Fujitsu has expanded its partnership with NVIDIA to develop full-stack AI infrastructure for industrial use. The project will support digital twins in manufacturing and introduce physical AI, including robotics, to automate tasks and help solve labor shortages.
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Energy Robotics has raised $13.5 million in Series A funding to scale its AI software platform for autonomous inspections across oil, gas, chemical, and utility sectors. It will fuel broader rollout across complex industrial settings.
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Cognixion has begun a clinical study exploring the use of its non-invasive EEG-based brain-computer interface with Apple Vision Pro. The research focuses on enabling natural, conversational communication for people living with conditions such as ALS, spinal cord injuries
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MediView XR has raised $24 million in Series A funding from a syndicate led by GE HealthCare, with participation from Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Edge Ventures, and JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund.
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Smart Eye is working with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to integrate its driver monitoring and cabin sensing software with Sony’s latest image sensor. By combining high-performance imaging with AI-driven interior sensing and iris authentication