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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
GITAI, a US-headquartered space robotics company, says its Japanese subsidiary, GITAI Japan, has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a concept study for a unique robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover. (See video below.)This rover is part of Japan’s contribution to the Artemis program and is designed to enable long-duration human exploration of the Moon’s polar regions.
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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
Earnings surprise, strategic loans, and smart manufacturing innovations fuel investor confidenceSince hitting a low point in early April 2025, Rockwell Automation’s share price has surged more than 30 percent, reaching new highs and catching the attention of analysts and institutional investors.
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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
The global space economy is growing fast, expected to surpass $511 billion by 2029, according to GlobalData. While satellite launches and communication services currently dominate that figure, a more radical idea is beginning to gain serious momentum: manufacturing in space. Once considered a speculative fantasy, orbital manufacturing is being taken seriously by a growing number of aerospace firms, venture capitalists, and national agencies. But why manufacture anything in space in the first place?
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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
A new architectural marvel, the Tor Alva, or “White Tower”, was inaugurated this week in the remote Swiss alpine village of Mulegns. Standing at an impressive 30 meters (approximately 98 feet), it claims the title of the world’s tallest 3D-printed structure. The project is a significant step in showcasing the potential of digital fabrication techniques in construction, particularly for creating load-bearing structures without the need for traditional formwork.
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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
Dürr says its 19,000th painting robot will be delivered to BYD’s first European plant in Szeged, Hungary. Equipped with the high-speed EcoBell3 rotary atomiser, this robot will provide BYD with exceptional paint quality while supporting sustainable production. BYD Auto Company Limited, a leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer, is among the first Chinese car manufacturers to establish a factory in Europe.
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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
Collaborative robot specialist Doosan Robotics is significantly escalating its focus on humanoid robot development, marking 2025 as a pivotal year for an AI-centered strategic transformation. The company is channelling investment into creating “practical humanoids” capable of performing complex tasks efficiently, alongside launching new “intelligent robot solutions”. At a recent company-wide town hall meeting, CEO Kevin Kim announced a strategic shift from a hardware-centric model.
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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
Apple is investigating a more effective way to train humanoid robots by incorporating human instructors alongside robot demonstrators, a novel combined strategy the company has dubbed “PH2D”, according to a report on Apple Insider. This development was detailed in a research paper published on Wednesday, just a week after the tech giant unveiled its Matrix3D and StreamBridge AI models, signaling a continued push into artificial intelligence and robotics.
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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
Beyond Imagination, a humanoid robot startup co-founded by acclaimed inventor and futurist Dr Ray Kurzweil, is reportedly in discussions to secure a significant $100 million investment, according to a report on the Reuters website. The news agency, citing sources familiar with the matter, indicated that these talks are for a Series B funding round.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Chris Mason |Sam Francis
Sir Keir Starmer is due to sign a deal handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on Thursday. Under the terms of the deal Mauritius would gain sovereignty of the islands from the UK, but allow the US and UK to continue operating a strategically important military base on one of the islands for an initial period of 99 years in exchange for a multi-billion pound payment.
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2 weeks ago | 
roboticsandautomationnews.com | Sam Francis
ABB and Red Hat have extended their collaboration to develop automation systems for the future of industrial IT, enabling more secure and modular deployment of control applications for process industries. The collaboration builds on ABB’s automation leadership and Red Hat’s industry-leading enterprise open source platforms, combining industrial innovation and digital capabilities – including data analytics and artificial intelligence – to help pave the way towards autonomous operations.
