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2 days agoOops! Domino's-Partnered Robotics Startup That Was Supposed to Put Human Pizza Chefs Out of a Job Just Shut Down
Picnic, a Seattle-based startup that raised more than $53 million to develop robots capable of putting human restaurant workers out of a job - even partnering with the giant pizza chain Domino's - has shut down. The startup liquidated all of its assets after becoming insolvent, according to legal documents obtained by GeekWire. All its intellectual property has been sold off to an unnamed buyer.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoI don't worry about a robot takeover': AI expert Michael Wooldridge on big tech's real dangers (and occasional blessings)
Artificial intelligence can be taught effectively through approachable explanations, skepticism, and engaging examples like robotics and game-based learning.
fromIrish Independent
2 days agoSee photos as Tralee's Mercy Mounthawk holds its annual awards night
The evening started with a showcase of some of the school's most notable accomplishments in STEM, innovation, and the arts. Among those who were recognised on the night was Aoibheann Daly, who was a recipient of the prestigious Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Award. The school's highly successful LEGO Robotics team was also acknowledged following its outstanding second-place finish nationally.
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fromFortune
2 weeks agoThis South Korean hotel worker is training a robot to fold a banquet napkin: 'I've been doing this about once a month' | Fortune
Body-worn cameras capture skilled workers’ movements to train AI systems that can teach robots humanlike dexterity for real-world tasks across workplaces and homes.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
6 days agoAI doesn't understand the world yet, and the billion-dollar race to fix that shows the industry is starting to move beyond the architecture it spent three years selling as the path to general intelligence - Silicon Canals
Current AI lacks grounded world understanding, driving major funding toward world models that represent how reality works beyond text prediction.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 week agoQuantum Computing and Robotics Are Arriving Faster Than Most Investors Realize and After Years of Covering This Space These 3 ETFs Stand Out
Da Vinci 5 and NVIDIA-powered medical robotics are deploying now, while quantum computing progress is accelerating, making diversified ETF exposure preferable to single-vendor bets.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoAI will help make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within a year, says Anthropic co-founder
AI progress is accelerating, with predictions of major breakthroughs and growing risks, while humans may not slow development despite existential concerns.
Venture
fromTNW | Electric-Vehicle
1 week agoFaraday Future raised $25 million for its robotics pivot. The fine print tells a different story.
Faraday Future raised $25 million via convertible notes, funding Phase 1 robotics through 2026 while facing Nasdaq bid-price issues and potential dilution risks.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week agoRJ Scaringe has raised more than $12 billion across three startups and investors still want more | TechCrunch
RJ Scaringe has raised over $12.3 billion across multiple startups, including Mind Robotics and electric micromobility venture Also, attracting major investors.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week agoRJ Scaringe has raised more than $12 billion across three startups and investors still want more | TechCrunch
RJ Scaringe has raised over $12.3 billion across multiple startups, including Mind Robotics and electric micromobility venture Also, attracting major investors.
fromAxios
1 week agoAI robot can change your tires in half the time
Instead of relying on fixed routines, the AI-powered system adapts to each vehicle, collecting and analyzing data along the way. That data can generate real-time insights that can be shared across ATI's network of customers including dealerships and auto service shops.
Artificial intelligence
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 weeks agoAppetronix Acquires Cibotica: Elevating Food Robotics
Cibotica's flagship product, the Remy, is distinguished by its ingredient-agnostic technology, allowing it to dispense any ingredient accurately and efficiently. This system can assemble up to 300 bowls per hour and reduce labor costs by up to 30%, while also minimizing food waste by 50% through precise AI-driven portioning.
Food & drink
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month agoUkraine's fight shows the West why cheap robots could matter more than armored vehicles in a long war, arms maker says
Ukraine's conflict illustrates the need for cheaper, replaceable military systems over expensive armored vehicles in prolonged warfare.
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoWhy Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch
Sessions featuring Howard Wright (Nvidia), Rob Chu (AWS), and Eric Benhamou (Benhamou Global Ventures) cut through the noise to examine where AI is genuinely deployed at scale and where the real risks lie.
London startup
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month agoGreatest Economy in the World!' Eric Trump Hits Fox to Take a Victory Lap for One of His Companies Scoring a $24M Pentagon Contract
Foundation Industries secures a $24 million Pentagon contract for its humanoid robot technology, emphasizing U.S. leadership in robotics and defense.
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