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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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Robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, wearables, and embodied AI systems that sense, decide, and act in the real world.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.