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AI Data Centers Could Consume 1% of Global Electricity by 2030

Researchers project AI data-center electricity demand through 2030, identifying regional hotspots where concentrated infrastructure could place greater pressure on power systems.

1 Oct 2026

Micro-Robotic Linear Positioner

Micro-robotic linear positioner technology uses a compact bi-phase inertia drive for precise motion in space-constrained robotics and automation applications.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 1 Oct 2026

Solar-Powered Robot Achieves Up to 98.8% Seed-Placement Accuracy

A solar-powered precision planting robot combines remote control, electric seed metering, and adjustable planting depth for accurate, energy-efficient maize seeding.

25 Sep 2026

New Physical AI Sensor Platform Accelerates Development of Intelligent Devices

Atomica's new MEMS Optical Control Platform combines established microfabrication modules with custom design flexibility to help customers bring optical and sensing products to market. It addresses a shared need for precise control of light across AI infrastructure, optical...

23 Sep 2026

Universal Robots Launches Gen 7 at IMTS 2026

The new Gen 7 platform. Gen 7 is an entirely redesigned robot platform.

From Universal Robots USA, Inc 21 Sep 2026

OpenRobOps Brings Standard-Compliant Fleet Management to the Robotics Community

InOrbit.AI, the leader in enterprise robot orchestration, today announced the release of OpenRobOps (ORO), an open-source robot operations and fleet management software designed to support scaled deployments.

16 Sep 2026

Using AI to Navigate Craters on the Moon

Finding your way around a new place can be challenging, and often requires relying on GPS maps or knowledge of local landmarks.

10 Sep 2026

The Right Automation Can Cut a Warehouse's Carbon Emissions By Upto a Quarter

Logistics operators can reduce their total carbon emissions by up to a quarter by automating their warehouses, making it one of the most overlooked opportunities to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.

10 Sep 2026

Hupmapper Redefines the AI Narrative by Scoring Human Original Intelligence

Hupside today opened the free public beta of Hupmapper, a new product that measures how much the ideas in a piece of writing stand out from what AI would produce for the same task. Rather than detecting AI use or judging the quality of the writing, Hupmapper measures what the person contributed on top of it and gives that contribution an Originality Intensity score.

10 Sep 2026

Smart Waste System Combines RPA and IoT Sensors for Predictive Collection

A proof-of-concept smart waste system uses RPA-derived contextual data alongside physical sensors to support bin overflow prediction and collection planning.

31 Aug 2026