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What is Quantum Anyway? Check Out NIST Primer
Looking to brush up on the basics of quantum computing? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has posted a mini primer that explains many aspects of quantum information science in layman terms. The post What is Quantum Anyway? Check Out NIST Primer...
Berkeley Lab Boosts Fusion Research Using ML Models on NERSC Supercomputers
A significant advance in the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms could accelerate fusion energy research. Previous research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shown how physicists can utilize machine learning techniques to conduct their...
igus introduces Iggy Rob low-cost humanoid for service, industrial applications
As market analysts predict that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial settings by 2030, igus GmbH last week unveiled its first humanoid, Iggy Rob. The motion plastics specialist said it designed the robot to support industrial production,...
Research Suggests Powerful AI Models Now Possible Without High-End Hardware
Large language models (LLMs) often require substantial computing resources that are usually met by high-performance hardware. These systems are built to handle vast amounts of data and execute the intricate calculations that power these models. The post Research...
50 most innovative robotics companies
For 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards [has] honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. This year we brought back three major awards: Robot of the Year, Application of the Year, and Startup of the...
Which Liquid Cooling is Right for You? Immersion and Direct-to-Chip Explained
Over the next two years, the number of liquid-cooled data centers is projected to grow from less than 1 percent of the market to about 30 percent of all installations. The reason behind such spectacular growth is clear – the power of the processors is growing rapidly...
A New Quantum Algorithm Speeds Up Solving a Huge Class of Problems | WIRED
It’s been difficult to find important questions that quantum computers can answer faster than classical machines, but a new algorithm appears to do so for some critical optimization tasks.Source: A New Quantum Algorithm Speeds Up Solving a Huge Class of Problems |...
A3: North American robot orders remain steady to start 2025
Robot orders in North America remained essentially flat in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). The organization found that companies purchased 9,064 units valued at $580.7 million in Q1 of 2025. The post A3: North...
New enabling technologies from Automate 2025
DETROIT — With more than 40,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors, Automate 2025 as a prime place to see and learn about the latest industrial automation. The post New enabling technologies from Automate 2025 appeared first on The Robot Report.
Near Earth Autonomy to deliver miniaturized autonomy systems for U.S. Marines
In support of the U.S. Navy, SURVICE Engineering today awarded Near Earth Autonomy a $790,000 contract. Under the contract, Near Earth will deliver and support miniaturized autonomy systems under SURVICE’s prime contract for the U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Resupply...
Waymo robotaxis to map Boston
Waymo is sending a small fleet of robotaxis to map the city of Boston. The cars won’t be driving autonomously. Instead, the vehicles will have trained, human autonomous specialists behind the wheel at all times. The post Waymo robotaxis to map Boston appeared first on...
Harvard equips its RoboBee with crane fly-inspired landing gear
Nearly eight years ago, Harvard University researchers unveiled RoboBee, a small, hybrid robot that could fly, dive, and swim. Now, engineers at the Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory have outfitted RoboBee with its most reliable landing gear to date, inspired by the...