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Iván Hernández Dalas: Advantech introduces edge AI systems for a range of robot embodiments

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Advantech said its latest systems bring the power of NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor platform to real-world applications. | Source: Advantech Advantech, a developer of edge computing technology, introduced a new lineup of application-focused Edge AI systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules. The company is targeting real-world robotics applications through hardware-software integrated systems for robotics, medical AI, and data AI. Each offering features application-specific hardware platforms, pre-integrated with JetPack 7.0, remote management tools, and vertical software suites such as Robotic Suite and GenAI Studio. Built on a container-based architecture, these systems offer greater flexibility and faster development cycles, Advantech said. Advantech said the NVIDIA Jetson Thor series set a new benchmark for edge AI, delivering up to 2070 FP4 TFLOPS of AI performance, along with significant improvements in CPU performance and energy efficiency. In addition to providing NVIDIA Jetson...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: NVIDIA partners with Uber to deploy AVs starting in 2027

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NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 is a reference computer and sensor architecture that enables automakers to build level 4-ready, software-defined vehicles on a validated, scalable foundation. | Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA today announced it is partnering with Uber to scale a level 4-ready mobility network. The network will be built on: Uber’s robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets The new NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 autonomous vehicle (AV) development platform NVIDIA DRIVE AV software, purpose-built for L4 autonomy “Robotaxis mark the beginning of a global transformation in mobility — making transportation safer, cleaner, and more efficient,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO, NVIDIA. “Together with Uber, we’re creating a framework for the entire industry to deploy autonomous fleets at scale, powered by NVIDIA AI infrastructure. What was once science fiction is fast becoming an everyday reality.” NVIDIA said it can support Uber in scaling its global autonomous fleet to 100,000 veh...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: International Motors and PlusAI develop L4 autonomous truck with NVIDIA DRIVE AGX

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International, PlusAI, and NVIDIA are teaming to produce factory-built autonomous trucks. Source: PlusAI Artificial intelligence promises not only to make vehicles more autonomous, but also to bring them to roads faster. International Motors LLC and PlusAI Inc. today said they will combine International’s manufacturing experience with PlusAI’s SuperDrive technology. The partners asserted that this will “enable production-ready autonomous trucks for large-scale freight operations, powered by NVIDIA’s AI computing architecture.” “We are excited about the advancements we’re making in our autonomy program with our global autonomy partner PlusAI,” stated Tobias Glitterstam, senior vice president and chief strategy and transformation officer at International. “Building on our fleet trials in Texas, the collaboration with NVIDIA and PlusAI is an important step on our path to production,” he added. “By combining automotive-grade computing and AI-native autonomous driving software with our...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Nauticus Robotics aims for deep-sea rare mineral exploration with $250M line of credit

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The Aquanaut underwater robot is designed to manage aquaculture projects, repair oil pipelines, and scan seabeds. | Source: Nauticus Robotics Nauticus Robotics Inc. today announced it secured a $250 million equity line of credit to accelerate its next phase of growth and innovation. The subsea robotics developer said the credit line will enable it to grow into deep-sea rare earth and mineral exploration. The Webster, Texas-based company said the facility will enable it to pursue strategic acquisitions that expand its technological capabilities. Nauticus said this new initiative is part of its broader strategy to use its technologies in industries essential to the global energy transition. “Access to rare earth minerals is vital for the clean energy, electronics, and defense industries, and Nauticus is uniquely positioned to play a key role in enabling that supply chain,” said John Gibson, president and CEO of Nauticus Robotics. “The $250 million equity facility provides us with ...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Starship Technologies obtains funding for autonomous deliveries across the U.S.

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Starship says its delivery robots are capable of handling diverse conditions. Source: Starship Technologies Starship Technologies Inc. this month raised $50 million in Series C investment, bringing its total funding to date to more than $280 million. The company said it plans to scale its robotic deliveries from more than 60 U.S. university campuses and over 30 European cities to North American urban markets. “Delivery robotics is the next wave of urban logistics, shaping a once-in-a-generation shift in how goods move through cities,” stated Ahti Heinla, co-founder and CEO of Starship Technologies. “We own European urban markets; we own U.S. campuses. Now it’s time to replicate this proven success in American cities. Millions of U.S. consumers will soon experience sub-30-minute delivery by Starship robots as the new standard.” Founded in 2014 by Skype co-founders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis, Starship said it has completed more than 9 million deliveries with over 2,700 robots opera...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Social media round-up from #IROS2025

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The 2025 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025) took place from October 19 to 25, 2025 in Hangzhou, China. The programme included plenary and keynote talks, workshops, tutorials, forums, competitions, and a debate. There was also an exhibition where companies and institutions were able to showcase their latest hardware and software. We cast an eye over the social media platforms to see what participants got up to during the week. This week, we are participating in the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems #IROS2025 in Hangzhou #China (IRI researchers right-left): @juliaborrassol.bsky.social, David Blanco-Mulero and Anais Garrell #IRI #IROSHangzho [image or embed] — IRI-Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial ( @iri-robotics.bsky.social ) 24 October 2025 at 01:33 View this post on Instagram A post shared by ARS Control (@arscontrol_lab) Truly enjo...
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