Topic: robotics innovation
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This $30M Startup's Dog Crate-Sized Robot Factory Learns by Watching Humans
MicroFactory has developed a compact, tabletop manufacturing system with dual robotic arms that learn from human demonstrations for precision tasks like circuit board assembly. The startup, founded by Igor Kulakov and Viktor Petrenko, was inspired by their manufacturing challenges and uses a non-...
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Humanoids, AVs & Beyond: AI Hardware's Future at Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco will host over 10,000 attendees to explore AI hardware advancements, featuring leaders from Waabi and Apptronik. The session will focus on integrating AI into physical systems like autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots, addressing challenges such as ener...
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UAE-Zhejiang Trade Soars 20% to $9.3B in H1 2025
Bilateral trade between the UAE and China's Zhejiang province grew by nearly 20% in the first half of 2025, reaching $9.34 billion, reinforcing the UAE's position as Zhejiang's key trading partner in West Asia. Electric vehicle exports from Zhejiang's Ningbo port to the UAE surged by 273% in the ...
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Colin Angle on iRobot's Failed Amazon Deal and the FTC
iRobot's Chapter 11 bankruptcy is attributed by founder Colin Angle to a blocked $1.7 billion Amazon acquisition, which he argues was a preventable outcome of prolonged regulatory scrutiny that stifled innovation. The exhaustive 18-month investigation consumed company resources during a critical ...
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Nvidia Deepens AI Partnerships with Hyundai, Samsung, SK, Naver
Nvidia is expanding its presence in South Korea through strategic alliances with Hyundai Motor, Samsung, SK Group, and Naver to enhance the nation's AI infrastructure and capabilities in physical AI systems. The South Korean government will procure over 260,000 of Nvidia's latest GPUs, with 50,00...
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AI Dominates Investor Focus for the Coming Year
AI is the dominant investment focus, creating a fast-paced and crowded market that presents unique challenges for startups seeking funding and long-term success. Investors emphasize that founders must demonstrate resilience, a clear market fit, and a defensible technological edge, such as a uniqu...
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