Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a wireless underwater robot called SquidBot, designed to navigate coral reefs using water jets. Made from soft materials, it minimizes harm to marine life while capturing images, showcasing its ability to swim at speeds of 18 to 32 cm per second.
Drones, robots, and AI technologies are showcased at the Yangtze River Delta International Emergency Disaster Reduction and Rescue Expo in Shanghai. With over 3,000 innovative exhibits, the event highlights advancements in emergency response, including firefighting drones and quadruped robots, emphasizing their growing role in disaster relief efforts.
Space Forge has secured £22.6 million in Series A funding, the largest ever for a UK spacetech company at this stage. This investment will accelerate the development of their returnable satellite, ForgeStar®-2, aimed at revolutionizing in-orbit manufacturing and reducing CO₂ emissions in key industries like semiconductors.
IonQ executives will present at the 2025 Q2B Tokyo Quantum Technologies Conference, discussing the intersection of quantum computing and generative AI. Their session will explore how quantum technology can enhance AI models, particularly in scenarios with limited data, showcasing IonQ’s commitment to advancing quantum applications in Japan.
Elon Musk showcased a video of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, performing impressive dance moves, highlighting advancements in machine learning. The robot, which can also care for children and clean, demonstrates significant progress since its announcement, marking a leap in its capabilities and potential applications across various fields.
Huawei has partnered with UBTech to advance humanoid robots for factories and households. The collaboration aims to transition robotic innovations into widespread use, focusing on developing bipedal and wheeled service robots. Huawei will establish an innovation center to enhance AI capabilities, contributing significantly to China’s robotics sector.
Researchers have developed innovative robots made from fish food that can navigate water without electronics. These biodegradable robots utilize the Marangoni effect to move and can dissolve into fish snacks after completing their tasks, offering a sustainable solution for environmental monitoring and safe delivery of nutrients in aquaculture.
Tech giants IBM and Google have unveiled quantum technologies that could slow aging and accelerate drug development. IBM showcased a 433-qubit system for modeling complex molecules, while Google introduced an algorithm for analyzing protein interactions related to cellular aging, potentially revolutionizing personalized medicine and extending active life spans.
A new era of quantum AI is here, as showcased by ILĀ’s latest track, “Recurse.” Utilizing Quantum Reservoir Computing, this innovative approach allows artists to collaborate with AI while retaining creative control. Unlike traditional generative AIs, this method aims to produce more human-like, expressive music.
The demand for talent in AI-related fields is soaring, with estimates reaching one million positions. As industries adopt advanced technologies, new roles like remote equipment operators and AI algorithm engineers are emerging, offering young professionals exciting career opportunities in a rapidly evolving job market driven by innovation.
