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Apple Acquires Q.ai to Advance Invisible Interface Vision
Apple has acquired Q.ai, a stealth audio AI startup backed by GV and others, as first reported by Reuters. The transaction is being described as Apple's second-largest acquisition ever.
👁️ Perception Systems
Tools and platforms that give machines the ability to sense, interpret, and act on the world, from sensor fusion to robot foundation models.
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RobCo Announces $100 Million Series C to Accelerate U.S. Expansion
RobCo has announced a $100 million Series C investment to advance its Physical AI roadmap and scale enterprise deployments. The round was co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Lingotto Innovation
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Honda and DriveOhio Pilot Uses Vehicle Sensors to Automate Road Condition Detection
Honda and DriveOhio have completed a two-year pilot of its Proactive Roadway Maintenance System, a prototype developed to identify road conditions and infrastructure deficiencies using vehicle sensor data.
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Sharpa’s New VTLA Model Targets the Hardest Problem in Robotics
Sharpa has introduced CraftNet, a control system for fine robotic manipulation that combines vision, tactile sensing, language, and action, what the company calls VTLA.
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NODAR Releases Software-Only 3D Perception Tools for Any Camera Platform
NODAR has launched its patented stereo vision technology as software-only products, allowing customers to deploy long-range 3D perception without being tied to dedicated hardware.
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Teradar Claims Terahertz Sensor Could Prevent 150,000 Road Deaths Annually
Teradar debuted its flagship sensor, Summit, at CES 2026, in what it says is the first use of terahertz vision technology in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving.
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LEGO Launches SMART Play With Sensor-Packed Bricks for Interactive, Screen-Free Play
LEGO is introducing a new way to interact with its bricks. Called Smart Play and unveiled at CES 2026, the system uses tiny sensors built into the bricks to react to movement, sound, and touch.
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Hesai to Double Annual Lidar Output to 4 Million Units in 2026
Shanghai-based Hesai, a supplier of lidar for automotive and robotics applications, announced at CES 2026 that it will double its annual production capacity to over 4 million units.
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Molmo 2 Unlocks Spatial and Temporal Understanding for Video and Images
Ai2, a nonprofit AI research institute focused on open and transparent models, has released Molmo 2, its most advanced multimodal system yet. Designed to process video, image, and multi-image inputs, Molmo 2 adds spatial and temporal awareness
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LiDAR Maker Luminar Files for Chapter 11, Agrees to $110M Semiconductor Sale
Luminar Technologies, a U.S.-based developer of LiDAR hardware and software, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 in the Southern District of Texas, according to a press release.
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Niantic Spatial and Vantor Unite to Build GPS-Free Positioning Network
Spatial intelligence companies, Niantic Spatial and Vantor, have announced a partnership to deliver a positioning system for air and ground platforms in areas with no or limited GPS.
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Helm.ai Cuts Data Requirement for Urban Autonomy to Just 1,000 Hours
Helm.ai, a company building full-stack driving software for self-driving, has introduced a new AI architecture that can autonomously steer through complex city environments it has never encountered before, using only 1,000 hours of real-world driving data.