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- 1Labour conference blocks motion to cancel Palantir NHS contractโSurprise Report: "Labour conference blocks motion to cancel Palantir contract over Israeli army links". The motion, put
Labour's annual conference has blocked a motion, put forward by the Socialist Health Association and three constituency parties, that urged the government to cancel a ยฃ330 million NHS contract with data analytics firm Palantir. The motion criticised the company over its links to the Israeli army. Party leadership control over conference business drew criticism from left-wing members.
- 2Robot makers race to secure humanoid training dataโผRobot makers race to secure humanoid training data in US, China and Korea
Robotics companies in the United States, China and Korea are competing to secure the data needed to train humanoid robots. As the industry moves from lab prototypes toward commercial deployment, access to large, high-quality training datasets is becoming a key competitive resource, prompting firms to collect motion, sensor and interaction data at scale across the three countries.
- 3Bumblebees filmed landing on sideways-moving flower modelโ๐ NEW: # Bumblebees returning to a hive were filmed landing on a # flower model sliding sideways twice a second. Three h
Researchers filmed bumblebees landing on an artificial flower sliding sideways twice per second, using three high-speed cameras to record 48 landings reconstructed in 3D. The bees banked their bodies to match the platform's motion, lagging slightly behind it, and the resulting models offer new insight into how insects control mid-air landings.
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A software developer, Ryan Strace, has released a project aimed at making motion control easier to implement, arguing that the technology has long been difficult to work with. The release is drawing significant attention online, with viewers praising the effort to lower the barrier to entry for motion-based interfaces.
- 5Kevin Kelly and Wang He on humanoid robots' dual-brain eraโKevin Kelly ร Wang He: Humanoid Robots Are Entering the New Era of Cerebrum and Cerebellum Coordination
Kevin Kelly, the futurist and Wired co-founder, has discussed the future of humanoid robots with Wang He, describing the field as entering a new era of 'cerebrum and cerebellum' coordination. The idea is that robots now pair high-level AI reasoning with fast, low-level motion control, combining thinking and physical agility in one machine. The conversation has drawn attention among robotics and AI watchers.
- 6Paper-thin swimming robot powered by living muscle cellsโA paper-thin, biohybrid swimming robot powered by a single layer of genetically engineered, living muscle cells that fla
Researchers have unveiled a paper-thin biohybrid swimming robot driven by a single layer of genetically engineered, living muscle cells that contract in response to light, making the device move with a flapping motion. The work combines mechanical and biological engineering, and is drawing attention as an example of how living tissue can be integrated into soft robotics for swimming machines.
- 7Researchers Steer Quantum Vortices Along Atomic RailsโผResearchers At Nanoarchitectonics Center Guide Quantum Vortices With Atomic Rails
Researchers at the International Center for Nanoarchitectonics report guiding quantum vortices using atomic-scale rails, offering a new way to control vortex motion in quantum materials. The approach could inform future work on superconductors and quantum devices, though detailed results and independent reaction to the findings remain limited so far.
- 86-Axis Hexapod Robot Moves 1,100lbs With Sub-Micron PrecisionโผNews: 6-Axis Hexapod Robot Moves 1100lbs Load with Sub-Micron Precision
A six-axis hexapod positioning robot has been showcased moving a load of 1,100 pounds while maintaining sub-micron precision. Hexapods use parallel actuation across six degrees of freedom, making them valuable for applications such as optics alignment, semiconductor manufacturing, and metrology. The claim of combining such high payload capacity with extreme accuracy is drawing attention from engineers and automation specialists interested in precision motion control.
- 9Hexapod Robot Moves 1100lbs With Sub-Micron PrecisionโผHexapod 6-Axis Robot Moves 1100lbs Load with Sub-Micron Precision
A new hexapod, a six-axis parallel robot, has been shown handling loads of up to 1,100 pounds while positioning with sub-micron accuracy. The combination of heavy payload and extreme precision makes it notable for industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, optics and metrology, where large components must be aligned with near-nanoscale accuracy. Automation industry observers are highlighting it as an example of how parallel kinematics continues to advance industrial motion control.
- 10ElevenLabs Launches v4 Voice Models Amid IPO TalkโDiscover the new ElevenLabs v4 voice models. Explore enhanced emotion control, lightning-fast audio cloning, and the mul
ElevenLabs has released its v4 voice models, offering improved emotion control and faster audio cloning. Coverage is also drawing attention to the company's reported multi-billion dollar IPO ambitions, with commentators in the AI and tech community discussing both the technical upgrades and what a public listing would mean for the fast-growing voice AI startup.
- 11Silicon Motion strengthens grip on consumer controller marketโSilicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) Dominates Consumer Controller Market Amid Competitor Exit
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, the Taiwan-based NAND flash controller maker, is drawing attention after a rival's exit from the consumer controller market left it in a stronger position. Reports say the company now dominates that segment, raising questions about how the shift will affect pricing, competition and its share of SSD and memory card controller demand.