In a global race to get solid-state batteries on the road, few would bet on two tiny companies in Estonia, known for their innovative hubless, in-wheel electric motors and motorcycles. Yet these upstarts have apparently done what Tesla, BYD and…
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Neutron beams help protect US nuclear submarines from weld cracking
Scientists have turned to neutron beams to help protect the US Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines, which operate under some of the most extreme pressure and temperature conditions on Earth.
Nuclear submarines, which are vital to US national…
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Buildroid AI expands simulation-first robotics platform to U.S. sites
A Buildroid block-laying robot at a demonstration construction site. Source: Buildroid
One reason why the construction industry has not adopted more robots is because many systems automate only isolated tasks, according to Buildroid Inc. The…
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Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU T150 to Broaden Access to Light-Payload Industrial Automation
Built for 150 kg payload applications, PUDU T150 emphasizes fast deployment, stable operation, and high cost efficiency. The new model is intended to lower the entry barrier to industrial automation for manufacturers and logistics…
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Neutrons dive deep to help protect US nuclear submarines
America’s national security relies in part on the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines, which can operate more than 800 feet below the ocean’s surface. At such dark, unforgiving depths, the crew’s survival depends on the ability of the sub’s…
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Humanoid Deploys NVIDIA Technologies to Power Advanced Humanoid Robots
Jetson Thor drives the alpha prototype of HMND 01 robots across two platforms: a wheeled system designed for industrial environments, and a recently released bipedal robot which is intended mainly for R&D for future service and household…
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Humanoid takes seven-month path to HMND 01 Alpha
Humanoid follows a simulation-first approach using NVIDIA Isaac Lab and Isaac Sim. | Credit: Humanoid
By moving from concept to a functional alpha prototype of its HMND 01 system in seven months, London-based startup Humanoid is attempting to…
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Robot Talk Episode 139 – Advanced robot hearing, with Christine Evers
Claire chatted to Christine Evers from University of Southampton about helping robots understand the world around them through sound.
Christine Evers is an Associate Professor in Computer…
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Construction Economics for January 12, 2026
Three award programs will be wrapped into one exciting day, recognizing the 2025 Best of the Best winning projects, the Top Newsmakers of 2025, and announcing the recipient of the 2026 Award of Excellence. It’s a day to be inspired by the…
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Copy of – Construction Economics for January 5, 2026
Three award programs will be wrapped into one exciting day, recognizing the 2025 Best of the Best winning projects, the Top Newsmakers of 2025, and announcing the recipient of the 2026 Award of Excellence. It’s a day to be inspired by the…
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