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International Federation of Robotics
With its 15th five-year plan, China has placed robotics at the center of its new industrial strategy. The aim is to focus AI research on physical applications and use robotics as the main driver of economic growth.
read more...Real-world laboratory for AI compliance
The new real-world laboratory for legally compliant AI and robotics has started its work at the AI Progress Center in Stuttgart. It primarily supports small and medium-sized companies with technology development, regulatory issues and the implementation of the EU AI Act.
read more...According to a global SAS survey of 500 managers, the productive use of quantum technology currently remains unclear for many companies. At the same time, experts expect quantum hardware to be more widely available in the early 2030s.
read more...After difficult years, the European machine vision industry is sending out the first signs of recovery: growth is expected again in 2026 - driven by global demand, AI and automation. However, uncertainties and weak investment in Europe continue to slow down the momentum.
read more...In the 'GenSATIOn-Edge' project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS is working with partners to develop intelligent sensor systems for the continuous monitoring of industrial processes. AI models run directly on edge devices and enable adaptive process monitoring without a cloud. The first results are now available.
read more...The MIPI Alliance has announced the establishment of a Physical AI Birds of a Feather (BoF) group. The aim of the collaboration is to research new technologies and trends in the field of physical AI, with an initial focus on humanoid robots.
read more...Humanoid robots are already performing various tasks in industrial production. A representative survey commissioned by the digital association Bitkom shows how the industry views this overall.
read more...Physical AI with virtual twins and robotics
Dassault Systèmes and Neura Robotics combine virtual twin technologies and cognitive robotics to scale physical AI. The partnership combines virtual planning, AI training and real automation in a continuous end-to-end pipeline.
read more...In Germany, many companies are already using generative AI in software development. However, there is a reluctance to use agent-based AI. The main reasons for this are integration problems, legacy systems and governance requirements.
read more...Teamviewer has introduced key enhancements to its industry solutions 'Agentless Access' and 'Assist AR'. The company is thus strengthening its AI-supported offering at the interface between operational technology (OT) and IT.
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