Artificial Intelligence
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SoftBank Group, in a massive public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, has officially broken ground on the “Stargate” AI power and data campus in Piketon, Ohio. Located at a decommissioned uranium enrichment site, the project is staggering in scale: it aims for 10 gigawatts of computing capacity supported by a dedicated $33 billion…
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Terafab, a large semiconductor manufacturing project backed by Elon Musk, is set to launch in Austin, Texas. The facility is a joint effort between Tesla and SpaceX and is designed to produce advanced chips for artificial intelligence, robotics, and space-based systems. The project is located near Tesla’s existing gigafactory in Austin. Musk aims to use…
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Radial and interconnected distribution networks represent two distinct approaches to the design and operation of electrical distribution systems. A radial distribution network is characterized by a tree-like structure where power flows from a single source through a series of branches to reach various consumers. This configuration is straightforward and easy to manage, but it can…
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Photoelectric measurement in industrial robotics is a high-precision sensing technique that relies on the detection of light to determine the position, movement, or presence of objects within an automated system. It typically involves a light source, optics, a scanning grid, and a photoelectric sensor that responds to changes in illumination caused by transitions between light…
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In robotics engineering, gearboxes play a crucial role by regulating torque, speed, and mechanical stability within a robot’s motion system. Engineers rely on gearboxes to ensure that robotic arms and actuators deliver precise, controlled movements under varying loads and operating conditions. Common gear types used in robotics include planetary gears, harmonic drives, and spur gears,…
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Drive systems are the mechanisms that power a robot’s joints and enable movement. They act like the robot’s muscles, converting energy into motion. The three main types are electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic drive systems. Electric drives, using motors like servos or steppers, are common due to their precision and control. Hydraulic systems offer high force…
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Industrial robots are highly versatile automation systems designed for a wide range of tasks in manufacturing and production environments. They are freely programmable, meaning their operations can be customized and reconfigured for different applications. These robots are also freely positionable, allowing them to be installed in various locations within a facility. Their universal applicability makes…
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In a standout experiment, more than 1,000 autonomous AI agents were deployed in a Minecraft-based simulation by Altera. These agents established roles such as farmers, traders, and villagers, created a currency via gems and built a market system in-game. One agent, dubbed “Olivia,” chose to stay in her role supporting the community rather than chase…
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Omron Corporation has introduced FORPHEUS, a table tennis robot powered by artificial intelligence and advanced robotics designed to analyze an opponent’s movements, spin, and ball trajectory in real time. It returns shots with exceptional precision, learning and adapting as it plays. The system uses high speed cameras and sensors mounted above the table to track…
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TeraWulf has entered into two 10-year high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreements with Fluidstack to deliver over 200 MW of critical IT load at its Lake Mariner campus in Western New York. Contracted revenue for the first ten years is approximately US$3.7 billion, with lease extension options that could raise the total to about US$8.7 billion.…
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Figure AI announced on August 12, 2025 that its humanoid platform folded laundry fully autonomously. Company materials state that engineers reused the Helix end to end neural network with no architectural or hyperparameter changes and only added a new dataset, marking a first for humanoids with multi fingered hands performing laundry folding without teleoperation. According…
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Intel and Nvidia have announced a landmark collaboration that could reshape the semiconductor industry, with Nvidia investing $5 billion in Intel to co-develop custom CPUs and GPUs. As part of the deal, Nvidia will purchase Intel common stock at $23.28 per share, making it one of Intel’s largest shareholders with roughly a 4 percent stake.…
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