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Fanuc strengthens Nvidia partnership for AI robot simulation and digital twins
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (765+ words) May 18, 2026 by David Edwards Fanuc has further strengthened the integration between Nvidia's open robot simulation reference framework Nvidia Isaac Sim and Fanuc's robot simulation software Robo Guide, enabling intuitive operation within a virtual factory and realizing highly accurate, seamlessly integrated…...
Sheng Shu unveils world action model to offer "infinite possibilities" for robotic intelligence
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (890+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards Sheng Shu Technology has unveiled Motubrain, a world action model that replaces multiple task-specific systems with a single, unified model that functions as a robotic brain for the physical world. Shen Shu describes Motubrain as one…...
RLWRLD unveils "dexterity-first" foundation model for humanoid robots
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (763+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards RLWRLD, a physical AI company developing robotics foundation models for dexterous manipulation, unveiled RLDX-1 at "Dexterity Night in SF, introducing a model designed to help humanoid robots perform contact-rich tasks such as grasping, pouring and tool…...
Best Arizona Contractor Coverage Options for Construction Firms
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (872+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards Running a construction firm in Arizona means dealing with insurance demands that go far beyond what a single-trade contractor faces. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors won't issue or renew your license without proof of general liability....
Achieving Dataset Parity to Close the Robotics Training Gap
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (970+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards It was in 1954 when the world witnessed its first real industrial robot, Unimate, a machine built to perform repetitive factory operations. Fast forward to 2026: today robots like Unitree GD01 are being trained to learn adaptive mobility, AI…...
Xpanner secures $18 million Series B funding to scale AI-powered automation in construction
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (576+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards Xpanner, a provider of construction automation equipment, has raised $18 million in Series B bridge funding. The round was led by Korea Investment Partners with participation from KB Investment (KBIC), both existing global investors. The raise brings…...
All3 raises $25 million in Seed funding to "triple productivity" in the construction industry through robotics and AI
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (515+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards All3, a European company developing a heavy-duty robotic platform for construction, has announced a $25 million seed funding round. The round is led by RTP Global with significant participation from Super Seed, and additional investment from Begin Capital,…...
From expo momentum to deep-tech investment: Osaka pushes to become Asia's next global financial hub
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (867+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards Osaka is the second-largest city in Japan after Tokyo, which was, for a long time " until this year, the most populous city in the world " having lost the title this year to Jakarta, Indonesia. The "Vision…...
Hexagon and Fill Maschinenbau partner to advance manufacturing autonomy using humanoids
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (283+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards Hexagon Robotics and Fill Maschinenbau are have announced a collaboration to define how humanoids can work alongside Fill's manufacturing solutions to increase autonomy in advanced manufacturing. AEON, Hexagon Robotics' multi-purpose humanoid, will be piloted on one…...
Seacon Logistics selects Dexory to strengthen operational continuity across 90, 000 sq m of warehouse space
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (242+ words) May 15, 2026 by David Edwards Seacon Logistics has selected Dexory to deploy Dexory View across two warehouse locations in Maasbree, the Netherlands. This strengthens the company's focus on data-driven warehouse operations. The deployment covers approximately 90, 000 square metres of racked warehouse space…...