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Scientists find a way to slash computer memory energy use by orders of magnitude ↗
Scientists have devised a new way to switch magnetic computer memory while using far less energy than today's leading technologies.
Eric Sivertson discusses FPGAs and robot security ↗
An interview with Eric Sivertson of Lattice Semiconductor about FPGAs and how they can improve robot safety and security.
Pressure sensors can help improve robotic gripping accuracy ↗
From first contact through surface deformation, load distribution, and final stable hold, pressure sensors can improve robotic bin picking.
AI can now control fusion plasma faster than humans can react ↗
Princeton researchers have tested an AI system that can monitor and control fusion plasma in milliseconds, reacting far faster than a human operator.
ARM Institute gets $90M for 10 projects to modernize military manufacturing ↗
Fifteen member organizations will deliver viable working solutions within a two-year timeframe, the ARM Institute said.
Cyborg Roaches Can Stab You With Needles ↗
Imagine you are trapped under rubble after an earthquake and you see an electronics-covered cockroach with a spring-loaded needle on its back scuttling toward you.
Enovis to acquire surgical tech provider eCential Robotics for $180M ↗
Enovis said it plans to bring a robotic system targeting the knee within the next two years, followed by a system focusing on the shoulder.
DJI Neo hits record low before tariffs shake drone prices ↗
You rarely see a product become more tempting just as the odds of buying it cheaply start shrinking.
XDOF, just 3 months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation ↗
The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.
Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Injury Accident ↗
Rhode Island’s compact size does not lessen the risks employees face across its hospitals, construction sites, warehouses, restaurants, offices, and other workplaces.
What Separates a Sports Car From a True Supercar in Practice ↗
Sports cars and supercars share low seating positions, powerful engines, firm suspension, and strong braking systems.
Shipping Your Bike to the Rally Instead of Riding it There ↗
Motorcycle rallies are some of the most anticipated events of the year, bringing together riders from across the country to enjoy scenic routes, live entertainment, and the riding community.
Uninsured vs. Underinsured Motorist Coverage After a Motorcycle Accident ↗
Did you know that motorcyclists have 31.39 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled compared to 1.13 for passenger cars?
How FPGAs become the gatekeepers of physical AI security ↗
Eric Sivertson, vice president of security business at Lattice Semiconductor, explains how FPGAs can act as deterministic guardrails for robotic systems.
FCC “Military-Grade” Drone Proposal Draws Overwhelming Opposition in Public Comments ↗
Pilot Institute analysis finds 98.6% of readable filings opposed the proposed restrictions as writte Review of 3,824 readable filings finds 3,770 opposed the FCC proposal as written, as commenters raise concerns about…
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication ↗
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
Open Platform Strategy Offers Flexibility as the U.S. Drone Market Shifts: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview ↗
Blue UAS manufacturer Inspired Flight sees an open payload ecosystem as a way to extend aircraft value and give operators more choices As the U.S.
Video Friday: Digit Redecorates ↗
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.
Wing Names New Engineering Leadership ↗
The two appointments deepen Wing’s engineering bench as the residential drone delivery operator prepares to reach 40 million Americans and expand internationally in 2027.
Lyte raises $165M to help robots better sense their surroundings ↗
Lyte AI plans to use its second round of funding this year to scale production of its AI and perception capabilities.
Robot.com partners with Sodexo to roll out more sidewalk delivery robots ↗
Robot.com says college campuses will continue to be an important part of its strategy as it scales sidewalk delivery robots.
Less than 24 hours to apply for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event ↗
Less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and make your mark in the Silicon Valley scene.
Exploring the Moon will require rovers that can think for themselves – an upcoming NASA mission will test whether they can ↗
By Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, University of Florida NASA is planning to send three small rovers to the Moon with a single instruction: Work out among yourselves how to explore a patch of ground.
GoPro MAX2 camera unlocks pro video tools in free update ↗
How many times have you looked back at a vacation video and wished you’d captured just a little more?
Beyond Part 108: FAA and EASA See Collaboration as Key to Scaling BVLOS ↗
Despite different regulatory frameworks, aviation officials at Commercial UAV Expo pointed to common challenges in risk, data and managing increasingly busy low-altitude airspace.
Medtronic invests $700M in surgical partner Cornerstone Robotics ↗
Medtronic and Cornerstone Robotics are building a multi-port portfolio anchored by the Hugo surgical system and expanded by Sentire.
JAKA hits Teradyne Robotics back over patent dispute ↗
JAKA is now taking legal action against Teradyne Robotics to end public dissemination of statements it considers "false, misleading and damaging."
GeoCue Integrates Ouster’s BABA-Compliant Rev8 OS1 Max Lidar Into TrueView Drone Payloads ↗
Native color digital lidar joins TrueView 1 payloads and LP360 software for utility corridor and large-scale infrastructure mapping across the U.S.
EagleNXT Launches Altum-PT Pro Sensor at Commercial UAV Expo ↗
The new flagship of the MicaSense portfolio captures synchronized multispectral, panchromatic and radiometric thermal data in a single payload for research and defense customers.
NVIDIA plans to acquire Hugging Face and keep AI development platform open ↗
NVIDIA is already a major model contributor to Hugging Face, which recently surpassed 1 million datasets.