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June 12, 2025
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Next generation satellite servicing spacecraft completed by Northrop Grumman



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 12, 2025
Northrop Grumman has successfully integrated a robotics payload onto its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), advancing its satellite servicing platform under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program. The MRV, developed by Northrop Grumman subsidiary SpaceLogistics LLC, incorporates the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's robotics payload, marking a major step toward deploying the first commercial spacecraft capable of robotic ser ... read more

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'Applied AI' set to dominate France's Vivatech trade fair
Paris (AFP) June 11, 2025
Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, Paris's Vivatech trade fair opening on Wednesday will spotlight hoped-for economic benefits from AI. ... more
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UK to boost 'homegrown talent' in new AI skills drive
London (AFP) June 9, 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to boost "homegrown talent for the AI age" by teaming up with tech giants to train 7.5 million workers in artificial intelligence skills. ... more
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Set it and forget it: Autonomous structures can be programmed to jump days in advance
Raleigh, NC (SPX) Jun 04, 2025
Researchers have created dynamic structures that leap into the air on a predetermined schedule without intervention from computers or external stimuli. Precisely when these "metashells" jump, and ho ... more
WATER WORLD
Self powered jellyfish cyborgs offer eco friendly tools for ocean monitoring
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 28, 2025
Unlike fish, jellyfish move through the sea with minimal energy thanks to a simple muscle-driven propulsion system. This natural motion, known as "embodied intelligence," lets them travel efficientl ... more
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Ping pong bot returns shots with high-speed precision
Boston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025
MIT engineers are getting in on the robotic ping pong game with a powerful, lightweight design that returns shots with high-speed precision. The new table tennis bot comprises a multijointed r ... more
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Robotic flight meets instinctive adaptation in groundbreaking drone research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 28, 2025
Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places-even a squirrel leaping through treetops. For David Saldana, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at Lehigh University, such a ... more
SPACEMART
After 50 successful years, the European Space Agency has some big challenges ahead
Nottingham UK (SPX) May 28, 2025
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally r ... more
ROBO SPACE
Picking fruit with just a wave? New robot makes harvesting more efficient
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 04, 2025
In the wave of agricultural automation, fruit picking has long been a technical challenge. Traditional manual harvesting is inefficient and costly, while fully automated robots often struggle with i ... more

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In Canada lake, robot learns to mine without disrupting marine life
Collingwood, Canada (AFP) June 3, 2025
Three robotic arms extended under the water in a Canadian lake, delicately selecting pebbles from the bed, before storing them back inside the machine. ... more
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US labor unions fight to contain AI disruption
New York (AFP) June 4, 2025
As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labor unions are scrambling to protect workers, demand corporate transparency, and rally political support-an uphill battle in a rapidly changing world. ... more
TECH SPACE
Virtual Reality Could Revolutionize Recycling Workforce Training
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025
Working with robots is increasingly essential in recycling, but training workers to handle these systems effectively remains a challenge. Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a vi ... more
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Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles down
Vancouver (AFP) May 29, 2025
Two and a half years since ChatGPT rocked the world, scientist and writer Gary Marcus still remains generative artificial intelligence's great skeptic, playing a counter-narrative to Silicon Valley's AI true believers. ... more
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Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly: Mark Zuckerberg
San Francisco (AFP) May 29, 2025
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg touted the tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant on Wednesday, telling shareholders it is used by a billion people each month across its platforms. ... more
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Telegram to get $300 mn in partnership with Musk's xAI
New York (AFP) May 28, 2025
Telegram established a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to provide the Grok generative artificial intelligence program on the messaging service for one year, Telegram's CEO announced Wednesday. ... more
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AI to spur more music creativity, not a threat: Spotify CEO
Stockholm (AFP) May 28, 2025
Artificial intelligence will encourage more people to create music in the future and is not a threat to the industry, the founder and CEO of streaming giant Spotify said. ... more
TECH SPACE
World first 3D printed soft robots walk off the printer fully formed
Edinburgh UK (SPX) May 28, 2025
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed the world's first soft robots capable of walking immediately after being created by a 3D printer. This breakthrough system allows robots to b ... more
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Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischievious
San Francisco (AFP) May 23, 2025
Anthropic launched its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new standards for reasoning but also building in safeguards against rogue behavior. ... more
MARSDAILY
Martian dust devil photobombs NASA Perseverance rover in milestone selfie
Pasadena CA (JPL) May 22, 2025
A swirling Martian dust devil made a surprise appearance in a selfie captured by NASA's Perseverance rover on May 10, commemorating its 1,500th sol on Mars. The photo was taken while the rover was p ... more
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UAE unveils new Arabic-language AI model
Dubai (AFP) May 21, 2025
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday announced a new Arabic-language artificial intelligence model, describing it as the best-performing in the region. ... more
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China's Baidu posts rise in Q1 revenue as seeks to grow AI presence
Beijing (AFP) May 21, 2025
Chinese internet giant Baidu on Wednesday posted a quarterly revenue increase of three percent, as the firm seeks to grow its presence in artificial intelligence and expand its robotaxi business abroad. ... more
MARSDAILY
NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover to Take Bite Out of 'Krokodillen'`
Pasadena CA (JPL) May 20, 2025
Scientists expect the new area of interest on the lower slope of Jezero Crater's rim to offer up some of the oldest rocks on the Red Planet. NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is exploring a new r ... more
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AI talking trees feature at Chelsea Flower Show
London (AFP) May 19, 2025
Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers - the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future with a focus on innovation and climate-change adaptation. ... more
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Teaching Robots Theory of Mind to Boost Collaboration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025
Researchers from Duke University and Columbia University have developed a novel approach to robotic collaboration by integrating Theory of Mind-a uniquely human cognitive trait-into robotic systems. ... more
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US states oppose AI regulation ban in Trump tax bill
San Francisco (AFP) May 17, 2025
A mix of Democratic and Republican state attorneys on Friday called on Congress to reject a moratorium on regulating artificial intelligence included in US President Donald Trump's tax bill. ... more
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Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorized' tweak for 'white genocide' posts
Washington (AFP) May 17, 2025
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to generate misleading and unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa. ... more
MARSDAILY
A Tough Drill at Witch Hazel Hill
Pasadena CA (JPL) May 15, 2025
After a busy few months exploring the outer slopes of the Jezero crater rim at an area named "Witch Hazel Hill," the Perseverance Science Team was eyeing another sample of these truly ancient rocks, ... more
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3D Printing Technologies Pave the Way for Moon and Mars Construction
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2025
NASA is pushing the boundaries of construction technology to support long-term human exploration of the Moon and Mars. By focusing on in-situ resource utilization, the agency aims to reduce the need ... more
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Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drills
Phnom Penh (AFP) May 14, 2025
Cambodia and China on Wednesday began their largest-ever joint military exercises, involving advanced Chinese military hardware including artillery, warships and robot battle dogs. ... more
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Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall
Boston MA (SPX) May 14, 2025
The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is ex ... more
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Robotic Hand Achieves Human-Like Grasp Through Adaptive Compliance
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 14, 2025
Researchers at EPFL's CREATE Lab have developed a robotic hand that can replicate human-like grasps without precise spatial data, using a principle known as compliance. As Kai Junge, a PhD student i ... more
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Microsoft cites 'new technologies' in decision to cut staff
San Francisco (AFP) May 13, 2025
Microsoft on Tuesday said it was slashing unnecessary layers of management and seizing the benefits of new technology as reports said the tech behemoth was laying off thousands of workers. ... more
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