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Ukraine is Adding Anti-Drone Cages to Drones

Ukrainian forces are now equipping drones to fly with metal mesh meant to protect them from other drones. The first video of an up-armoured Ukrainian drone just circulated online.

The first anti-drone cages, which Ukrainian observers dubbed “cope cages,” began showing up on Russian armored vehicles shortly after Russian forces widened their war on...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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From a having a hard time family tea estate to an innovative climate venture, Alt Carbon has raised $12 million in a seed round as it prepares to scale its co2 elimination work in the South Asian country. The environment tech start-up, which locks away carbon for thousands of years through boosted rock weathering on farmlands, brought in financial investment led by ...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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When you claim to have the world’s most powerful video intelligence platform, you probably know a thing or two about foundational models. We’re pleased to announce that TwelveLabs CEO Jae Lee will be joining us on the main stage at A Technology NewsRoom Sessions: AI, happening June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall.

One of the biggest pioneers in...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Estonian Drone Plant will have Daily Capacity of 2,000

Estonian company Meridein Group is set to build a high-capacity unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production plant to bolster the Baltic region’s defense capabilities. The facility will be capable of producing up to 2,000 drones per day. The exact location of the plant has not been disclosed.

The first drones are expected to roll off the production...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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“The only thing worse than being a public company CEO is being a private company CEO right now,” says Ali Kashani, co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics. Access to capital, he argues, is everything in robotics. And in today’s “FOMO-driven” venture climate, securing funds is far from guaranteed.

Backed by Nvidia and Uber, Serve recently raised $80...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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We’re thrilled to announce that Danielle Perszyk, the leader of Amazon AGI SF Lab’s human-computer interaction efforts, will be taking the main stage at A Technology NewsRoom Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. The AGI SF Lab is at the forefront of developing foundational capabilities for AI agents that can operate in the real...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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We’re about a week out from the release of DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro, and while it may seem like everyone got one on social media, the number of US owners is still extremely low due to DJI’s decision not to sell the drone in the US. However, that supposedly was not 100% true, as both DJI’s own NYC store and Adorama were able to sell the d...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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LM Arena, a crowdsourced benchmarking project that major AI labs rely on to test and market their AI models, has raised $100 million in a seed funding round that values the organization at $600 million, according to Bloomberg.

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and UC Investments, which manages an investment portfolio for the University of California, led...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Our rebranded Boston summit, A Technology NewsRoom All Stage (formerly Early Stage), is back on July 15! And we are looking for some incredible volunteers to help us make this event happen. If you are interested in finding out what goes into building tech events, apply to volunteer. If you are selected, not only will you get a behind-the-scenes...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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What if your ski patrol had rotor blades instead of skis? DJI has released a must-watch video that shows exactly that — its new Dock 3 in action at Japan’s Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, where drones are redefining how ski areas manage safety and efficiency in harsh, snow-packed conditions.

With deep snow, steep slopes, and remote terrain, Nozawa Onsen...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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There is a new accounting software in town, coming in with a fresh $17.2 million raise and a desire to shake things up. The company, Filed, hopes to automate the grunt work.

“The tax industry is facing a genuine crisis,” Leroy Kerry, Filed’s co-founder CEO, told A Technology NewsRoom. Many CPAs are approaching retirement while a dwindling number of...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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In the U.S., a number of startups aim to be the corporate spend manager of choice for small and large businesses. Brex, Ramp, and Mercury are among those companies, just to name a few.

Moving north of the border to Canada, the options are fewer, but growing.

Keep is a startup that has built a financial platform specifically designed for small and...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Rainbow Robotics' RB-Y1 robot from the waist up.

The RB-Y1 features two arms mounted on a wheeled mobile platform. | Source: Rainbow Robotics

Rainbow Robotics, a Korean robotics developer that spun out of the Humanoid Robot Research Center of KAIST, unveiled two new features for its RB-Y1 system at ICRA 2025 this week. RB-Y1 is a semi-humanoid robot that features a torso and two arms with a...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Meta is launching a new program to incentivize startups to adopt its Llama AI models.

The program, Llama for Startups, provides companies “direct support” from Meta’s Llama team, as well as funding in certain cases. Any U.S.-based firm that is incorporated, has raised less than $10 million in funding, has at least one developer on staff, and is bui...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Google DeepMind is at the forefront of AI innovation, and no one is more poised to speak to this than Senior Product Manager Logan Kilpatrick. We are pleased to announce he will be joining us on the main stage at A Technology NewsRoom Sessions: AI, happening June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall.

TC Sessions: AI is almost here — and this is your m...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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10 robotics trends spotted at Automate 2025

Automate 2025 convened in Detroit last week. Source: The Robot Report

DETROIT — At the height of trade show season, Automate 2025 provided opportunities to see the state of commercial and industrial automation. From robot arms and mobile platforms to grippers, sensors, and software, as well as educational and technical workshops, there was...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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An increasing number of meetings have an AI note-taker present that transcribes the call and provides action items. Siro wants to do the same for sales folks who are on the ground and talking to customers face-to-face.

The company on Wednesday announced it has secured $50 million in a Series B round led by SignalFire with participation from Dick...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Only the $58,995 Ioniq 9 S is available with a rear-wheel drive powertrain. ....

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 20 May 2025

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Automate 2025: 5 ways cobots and AMRs top humanoid robots

Cobots and AMRs can help manufacturers improve quality, accuracy, productivity, and profitability, said Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, during his Automate 2025 keynote. Credit: Mark T. Hoske, Control Engineering

DETROIT — Unlike other automation, humanoid robots aren&t yet ready for widespread usage in...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Robert Falck, the founder of electric and autonomous trucking startup Einride, is stepping down from the role of CEO as the company works toward scaling its technology, raising more funds, and exploring the possibility of an IPO.

Falck will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board where he will focus on Einride’s long-term s...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Google's own view on the impact of the March 2024 update is unsurprisingly positive. ....

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 20 May 2025

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TRON1 robot extends its reach with a new optional arm

TRON1 can pick up items from the floor. Source: LimX Dynamics

Mobile manipulation can take many forms. TRON1 is a cute two-legged mobile robot, reminiscent of the AT-ST walker in Star Wars. It is one of the primary offerings of LimX Dynamics.

Exhibiting at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Atlanta this week, LimX is...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Tuesday Telescope: Finally, some answers on those Martian streaks

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Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 20 May 2025

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Simbe upgrades vision platform with AI-powered capabilities

Simbe&s Tally robot autonomously navigates stores and scans shelves to find out-of-stock items, incorrect tags, misplaced items, and more. | Source: Simbe Robotics

Simbe Robotics Inc. today announced advancements to Simbe Vision, the computer vision technology behind its Tally robots. The San Francisco-based company said these enhancements...

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 22 May 2025

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Biotech company Regeneron to buy bankrupt 23andMe for $256M

Biotechnology company Regeneron will acquire 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million, with a plan to keep the DNA-testing company running without interruption and uphold its privacy-protection promises. ....

Details: Category: Startup World; Published: 20 May 2025

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Orbit 5.0 adds features to Boston Dynamics& Spot quadruped robot

Orbit 5.0 for the Spot quadruped uses AI to provide more insights into site health. Source: Boston Dynamics

The Spot robot is already conducting inspections in numerous facilities, and Boston Dynamics Inc. today announced the latest version of its software, enabling the quadruped to collect more actionable data. Orbit 5.0 allows operators to detect...