➀ NonXie Technology, founded by four Stanford PhDs, specializes in adaptive robots with advanced force control and AI technology; ➁ Their robots can adapt to various tasks like precision assembly, polishing, and food processing, with a focus on human-like hand-eye coordination; ➂ The company has seen a threefold increase in sales growth annually and has received significant funding and support from well-known investors; ➃ The team's approach involves a 'hierarchical intelligence' framework, with a focus on sensor-based control and AI decision-making at the highest level.

➀ Robotics engineers at ETH Zurich have upgraded a quadruped robot, enabling it to climb standard ladders quickly. The robot, ANYMal, has been modified to use robotic paws that can form a hook-like grip. ➁ The team employed reinforcement learning and a simulation with a teacher-student method to train the robot. ➂ The robot achieved a 90% success rate in climbing various ladders in real-world scenarios.

➀ 6 robotics startups competing in RoboBusiness Pitchfire; ➁ North American robot sales decline 8% in first half of 2024; ➂ Robotics investments top $1.3B in July; ➃ Unpacking Amazon’s unique Covariant AI deal; ➄ BlackBerry QNX provides guidance on minimizing jitter, latency in robotics; ➅ Women in robotics at Boston Dynamics give career advice at MassRobotics event; ➆ Humanoid robotics developers must pick which problems to solve, says NVIDIA; ➇ China bets on robots for rapid growth, says IFR; ➈ Pudu Robotics debuts ‘semi-humanoid’ robot for versatile applications; ➉ Rethink Robotics relaunches with cobots, AMRs, mobile manipulation

➀ Accenture and Nvidia have formed a business group to help customers adopt generative AI. ➁ The group will use Accenture's AI Refinery, combining NVIDIA AI Foundry, NVIDIA AI Enterprise, and NVIDIA Omniverse, to advance areas such as process reinvention and sovereign AI. ➂ Accenture AI Refinery will be available on all public and private cloud platforms, and will integrate with other Accenture Business Groups to accelerate AI across the SaaS and Cloud AI ecosystem.

➀ The Raspberry Pi AI Camera offers basic AI capabilities for $70; ➁ It performs well in object detection and pose estimation; ➂ It can be used as a standard Raspberry Pi camera; ➃ The camera has a lower computational power compared to the Raspberry Pi AI Kit.

➀ Keli Sensing has signed a contract with Huawei for 6-axis force sensors for embodied intelligent robots; ➁ Huawei's embodied intelligence team is focused on commercializing advanced research results and is actively recruiting talents; ➂ Keli Sensing has expanded its business to include over 20 types of sensors and has established a global network of over 500 enterprises.

➀ Researchers from Zhejiang University have developed a new soft jumping robot that uses magnetic actuation and bistable mechanisms to achieve advanced jumping capabilities; ➁ The robot demonstrates higher and faster jumps compared to previous models, with a takeoff speed over 2 meters per second and response time under 15 milliseconds; ➂ The robot can jump more than 108 times its body height and is capable of navigating complex terrains.

➀ Saxony, Germany, a leading European semiconductor hub, is deepening its ties with Taiwan, as TSMC expands its European footprint. ➁ The strategic partnership aims to position Saxony as a global semiconductor powerhouse, centered in Dresden's 'Silicon Saxony'. ➃ The collaboration extends to electric vehicles (EVs) and robotics.

➀ Proxy is an AI vision controlled long-distance video conferencing robot that enhances the dynamics and interactivity of video calls. It allows hands-free control through gesture recognition. ➁ The robot can be controlled in real-time from anywhere, adding a new dimension to video conferencing. ➂ The prototype was built to address challenges like stability, agility, and network connectivity, utilizing common household items. ➃ Proxy's AI vision control mechanism uses TensorFlow and MoveNet to detect poses and translate them into control signals.

➀ The decline of China's unicorns and its impact on US-China investors; ➁ Malcolm Penn's analysis on the uncertain state of the chip industry; ➂ The application of electrostatic-hydraulic actuators in robotics and their potential benefits for robot legs; ➃ Ofcom's preliminary view on licensing Project Kuiper for delivering broadband connectivity and mobile telephony to UK residents.

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➀ The REAL-M project, set to launch on September 25th, aims to revolutionize manufacturing with a flexible production cell. It showcases the potential of multi-robot solutions for medium-sized enterprises. The key concept is teamwork, where robots will collaborate with humans and each other directly rather than through fixed transfer stations. ➁ The REAL-M facility, located in the Chemnitz research factory of Fraunhofer IWU, features a modern, multi-layered control architecture and a digital twin of the multi-robot cell for virtual commissioning. ➂ The REAL-M enables simulations with multiple interacting robots, allowing for realistic testing of production processes and reducing the time from order to production (Time-to-Manufacturing).

➀ A new innovation from ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems uses electro-hydraulic actuators to create a muscle-powered robotic leg; ➁ The technology mimics biological muscle movements and offers enhanced adaptability and reduced heat generation; ➂ The muscle-powered leg demonstrates remarkable agility, capable of high jumps and quick adjustments to uneven terrain.

1. Apple is exploring the use of robotics to solve first-world problems and is in the early stages of development. 2. The company is considering robots with AI personalities, potentially similar to Siri but specifically designed for robotic applications. 3. Apple's robotic solutions could include tasks like household chores and remote device operation.

➀ Dominic LeBoeuf has created a card-playing robot named Cardi using a Raspberry Pi and 3D printing technology. ➁ Cardi can play card games like Skat using a simple set of programmed instructions. ➂ The robot uses servos, a vacuum pump, and an RFID module to interact with the cards.

➀ A total of 69 domestic robot industry financing events were disclosed in the first half of 2024, with a disclosed financing amount of approximately 75 billion yuan. ➁ The financing events for bionic robots, such as humanoid and quadruped robots, have increased significantly, with 18 such events. ➂ Notable investors include Alibaba, Meituan, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Baidu, iFlytek, and Tencent. ➃ The geographical distribution of funded robot companies is concentrated in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, with a significant number of startups founded in 2016, 2021, and 2023. ➄ Humanoid robots have become a hot investment area, with several companies receiving over 100 million yuan in financing.

➀ UBTECH showcased a humanoid robot industrial scenario solution at the World Robot Conference, featuring tasks like intelligent handling, sorting, and quality inspection. ➁ The Walker S series robots demonstrated capabilities in moving goods, sorting materials, and performing vehicle quality checks, with high precision and efficiency. ➂ The solution integrates advanced technologies such as industrial scenario-specific large models, computer vision, and semantic VSLAM navigation, aiming to enhance industrial productivity and safety.

➀ Wang Xingxing, founder of Yushu, emphasizes practical orders and profitability over speculative investments in AI. ➁ Yushu's humanoid robot G1, priced at 99,000 RMB, showcases advanced capabilities and has achieved mass production. ➂ Wang expresses cautious investment in AI, focusing on the core of robotics rather than the hype around AI.

➀ Robotics are becoming increasingly indispensable in semiconductor manufacturing, from handling delicate wafers to autonomous monitoring. ➁ The evolution of robotics in semiconductor manufacturing has progressed from simple automated arms to sophisticated autonomous systems. ➂ The integration of AI/ML with robotics is enhancing the capabilities of robots, enabling them to perform complex tasks with greater autonomy. ➃ Addressing challenges such as labor shortages, environmental constraints, and security concerns is crucial for the successful deployment of robotics in fabs. ➄ The future of semiconductor manufacturing is expected to be significantly shaped by the advancements in robotics and automation technologies.

➀ MIT engineers have developed an ultra-small zinc-air battery, measuring 0.1mm in length, for autonomous micro-robots. ➁ This battery can power tiny circuits and sensors, freeing micro-robots from solar dependence. ➂ Potential applications include drug delivery within the human body and detecting gas pipeline leaks.