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Kratos Reveals XQ-58 Valkyrie with Built-In Landing Gear

Kratos ratos has released a rendering offering the first look at a version of its stealthy XQ-58A Valkyrie drone with built-in landing gear. The company first announced that this new version, which might present certain advantages over the original runway-independent design, was in the works last year.

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On Sunday, 21-year-old Chungin “Roy” Lee announced he’s raised $5.3 million in seed funding from Abstract Ventures and Susa Ventures for his startup, Cluely, that offers an AI tool to “cheat on everything.”

The startup was born after Lee posted in a viral X thread that he was suspended by Columbia University after he and his co-founder developed a...

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A new bill that was quietly introduced in the Senate this month could reshape how, where, and even if you can fly your drone in the U.S. Introduced as the Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), the bill seeks to allow local governments the right to regulate drone flights below 200 feet.

The bill creates a new legal term, “immediate reaches of a...
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Italy&s ELT Group Launches New Counter UAS KARMA (Kinetic Anti-drone Mobile Asset)

The ELT Group  has launched its new product KARMA (Kinetic Anti-drone Mobile Asset), a rapidly deployable (AI based) Counter UAS system – both in mobile and fixed configuration – capable of detecting, recognising and identifying class 1 and 2 UAS, through Artificial Intelligence algorithms that increase the effectiveness of on-board sensors and eff...

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Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has planted multiple concept versions of its EV on the streets of California. It’s a marketing tactic that teases the secretive startup’s strategy to sell a “Transformer”-like vehicle, people familiar with the company’s internal discussions told A Technology NewsRoom.

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It has been a quiet few weeks on the Mavic 4 Pro leak story, minus a few videos of the drone out in the wild, which are old news at this point. But the previously rumored release date should be near, right? I mean, we’ve only been waiting for this drone to finally hit store shelves for several months at this point. W...

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Russian Airline Aurora Group Gets Approval to Perform UAV Services

East Russian carrier Aurora Group has been granted an operating certificate for a subsidiary which will focus on unmanned aerial vehicles.

Aurora Group claims the division – known as Aurora BAS – is the only such company in Russia established with an airline at its foundation.

It states that the operating certificate, following assessment by federal...

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The tech market doesn’t need to be soaring up and to the right to foster healthy M-A activity. Deals can get done even in down markets. But can M-A thrive in an uncertain market? That’s a harder question.

The venture market soured in 2022 as fundraising and exits largely dried up. Since then, venture investors have been waiting in the wings...

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Harvard equips its RoboBee with crane fly-inspired landing gear

A comparison shot shows the relative size of the current RoboBee platform with a penny, a previous iteration of the RoboBee, and a crane fly. | Source: Harvard University

Nearly eight years ago, Harvard University researchers unveiled RoboBee, a small, hybrid robot that could fly, dive, and swim. Now, engineers at the Harvard Microrobotics...

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With spring officially here, you may be thinking it’s time to finally get into or serious about this drone flying thing. However, there’s a wide range of drones you could purchase from the leader of the pack, DJI. Some are due for upgrades and others have various versions, so which DJI drones should and shouldn’t you buy?

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Despite a still tight venture capital market, new unicorns are still being created every month.

Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, A Technology NewsRoom tracked down the newly VC-backed startup minted unicorns so far this year (as of the end of March). These include healthcare companies like Hippocratic AI and satellite space companies like...

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Every now and then, a Silicon Valley startup launches with such an “absurdly” described mission that it’s difficult to discern if the startup is for real or just satire.

Such is the case with Mechanize, a startup whose founder – and the non-profit AI research organization he founded called Epoch – is being skewered on X after he announced it. 

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DJI has rolled out a major new firmware update for its enterprise-grade Dock 3 and Matrice 4D drone series. Here’s what you need to know about these cutting-edge tools and how the latest firmware enhances their capabilities for autonomous operations, data management, and mission efficiency.

The DJI Dock 3 is an advanced “drone-in-a-box” solution des...
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This June, the most influential minds in artificial intelligence will converge at TC Sessions: AI — and your brand has a unique opportunity to be part of the action.

From June 1–7, A Technology NewsRoom is curating a weeklong series of Side Events that orbit the main stage event on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. This is your moment to...

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Google adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shiftsGoogle adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shifts

Google's history with music services is almost as convoluted and frustrating as its history with messaging. ....

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Drone delivery might still feel futuristic in many parts of the world, but in one Irish town, it’s already part of everyday life. Manna Aero, a Dublin-based startup, is now completing up to 80 autonomous deliveries per drone a day and it’s not just grocery runs or takeout orders. In one case, a customer even had a hot c...

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The countdown is genuine! Exhibition tables for A Technology NewsRoom Sessions: AI are nearly gone, and the May 9 due date is closing in fast.If you've been indicating to showcase your AI development, this is your last window to make it happen. No more possibly next year. No more waiting for the ideal minute. This is it! Schedule your exhibition table here.On June ...
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Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos& fiancée: &You cannot identify as an astronaut&Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos’ fiancée: “You cannot identify as an astronaut”

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New KUKA operating system includes a virtual robot controller

KUKA said the combination of the KUKA System Software, technology stacks, and the latest web technologies offers new possibilities. | Source: KUKA

KUKA last week unveiled the iiQKA.OS2 operating system. which it said is scalable, customizable, and includes a complete virtual robot controller. The company claimed that its system is ready for...

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Ghost forests are growing as sea levels riseGhost forests are growing as sea levels rise

Like giant bones planted in the earth, clusters of tree trunks, stripped clean of bark, are appearing along the Chesapeake Bay on the United States’ mid-Atlantic coast. They are ghost forests: the haunting remains of what were once stands of cedar and pine....

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Microsoft&s &1‑bit& AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems

Memory requirements are the most obvious advantage of reducing the complexity of a model's internal weights. ....

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Fulfill the Robot of the Year, Startup of the Year, Application of the Year, and Robots for Good winners.We are enthusiastic about the effect robotics can have on the world. That&& s why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have actually honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world.T ... Meet the Robot of the Year, Startup of the Year, Application of the Year, and Robots for Good winners.We are passionate about the impact robotics can have on the world. That&& s why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have actually honored the most ingenious robotics business, technologies, and applications from around the world.This year, we revived three major awards: Robot of the Year, Application of the Year, and Startup of the Year. We added a fourth significant honor: Robots for Good, which acknowledges a robot making a significant influence on society.Attend the RBR50 Gala at the Robotics SummitThe RBR50 Gala returns April 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET at the Robotics Summit - & Expo at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The event provides attendees a possibility to network with the world&& s leading robotics innovators.The Robotics Summit also has a dedicated section on the exposition floor highlighting this year&& s RBR50 winners. Tickets to the RBR50 Gala are minimal and can be bought online during Robotics Summit - & Expo registration.Read total profiles of all this year&& s RBR50 winners online at The Robot Report, and register now for the Robotics Summit - & Expo.Register now so you don't miss out on out!The post April 2025 issue: RBR50 Innovation Awards appeared first on The Robot Report.
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Automha manufactures a variety of warehouse automation equipment. | Credit: Automha

Italian robotics manufacturer Comau has announced a binding agreement to acquire Automha, an Italian company specializing in warehousing and intralogistics automation. Automha is currently owned by Trasma. The acquisition signals a significant move for Comau into...

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Synology confirms that higher-end NAS products will require its branded drivesSynology confirms that higher-end NAS products will require its branded drives

, starting with the 2025 series, will require Synology-branded hard drives for full compatibility, at least at first. ....

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Saronic's Marauder ASV, which will include capabilities from Gulf Craft.

The Marauder is Saronic&s largest autonomous surface vessel yet. | Source: Saronic

Saronic Technologies last week announced the acquisition of Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to accelerate its growth into autonomous shipbuilding. The company also unveiled its latest autonomous surface vessel, or ASV, the Marauder.

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Kollmorgen TBM2G frameless servo motors.

Join Kollmorgen at the 2025 Robotics Summit - Expo at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center! This year, Kollmorgen will be joined by Regal Rexnord brands Portescap, Warner Electric, Berg, and Thomson. Visit the companies in booths #642 and #644 to discover how our innovative solutions can enhance your robotic applications.

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To regenerate a head, you first have to know where your tail isTo regenerate a head, you first have to know where your tail is

Before a critical point in development, the animals failed to close the wound made by the cut, causing the two embryo halves to simply spew cells out into the environment. ....

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The Yarbo product family is built around a core vehicle with attachments that include a mower deck, snow blower, and leaf blower. | Credit: Yarbo

Robots could be coming to backyards near you soon. Yarbo last week said it has closed its Series B funding round, raising about $27 million. The New York-based company said a group of strategic and...

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Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive MarsLichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars

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Regrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopiaRegrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopia

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