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A California man has pleaded guilty to hacking an employee of The Walt Disney Company by tricking the person into running a malicious version of a widely used open source AI image-generation tool. ....

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Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) shot down two Su-30 Flanker multirole fighters with AIM-9 Sidewinder infrared-guided air-to-air missiles fired by Magura-7 drone boats, the head of the agency told The War Zone exclusively. This marks the first time fighter airecraft have been downed by drone boats and the first use of the AIM-9 f...

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When Insta360 launched the X4 last year, it felt like a giant leap forward for 360° content creators. With stunning 8K video and a sleek design, it quickly became the go-to camera for adventurers, vloggers, and anyone who wanted every angle covered. But now, Insta360 is back with the new X5, and it’s not just leveling up — it’s rewriting the rules....

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Heartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccineHeartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccine

, starting with mood swings, personality changes, depression, lethargy, and possibly fever and headache. ....

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Northrop Grumman Lumberjack Jet-Powered One-Way Attack Munition

– Northrop Grumman has just unveiled its new Lumberjack loitering one-way attack drone at the Modern Day Marine conference in Washington, D.C.. TWZ talked to Michael Bastin, director of technology for the firm, on the show floor to get the low-down on Lumberjack and what it brings to the table.

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A recent hearing by the US House Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs revealed a troubling surge in unauthorized drone activity over US military installations, posing what officials describe as a serious threat to national security.

“These incursions are not from hobbyists being blown off course,” said sub...
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Signal clone used by Trump official stops operations after report it was hackedSignal clone used by Trump official stops operations after report it was hacked

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The Defense Innovation Unit and the Joint Counter-small UAS Office, announced a new solicitation for low-collateral defeat (LCD) options in support of Replicator 2 that can scale across the joint force and integrate into existing Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) programs of record.

As part of the Replicator initiative, the call for...

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The Robot Report Podcast · Live from the 2025 Robotics Summit

In Episode 194 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman recap the 2025 Robotics Summit and Expo from the show floor. We also catch up on the showfloor with some friends of the show, including Amos Miller, Aaron Prather and Samantha Johnson.

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OpenAI scraps controversial plan to become for-profit after mounting pressureOpenAI scraps controversial plan to become for-profit after mounting pressure

The restructuring would have also allowed OpenAI to remove the cap on returns for investors, potentially making the firm more appealing to venture capitalists, with the nonprofit arm continuing to exist but only as a minority stakeholder rather than maintaining governance control. ....

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UK Research on Drones& Role in Future Construction

A new wave of technology is poised to revolutionize the industry, with flying robots at the forefront. Researchers in the UK are exploring how drones could not only build skyscrapers but also transform how we approach construction, from routine repairs to disaster relief efforts.

Reaching New Heights: the Promise of Aerial Construction

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Teradyne today announced leadership changes for both of its robotics departments, efficient immediately. Jean-Pierre Hathout shifts from leading Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) to changing Kim Povlsen as the president of Universal Robots (UR). Kevin Dumas prospers Hathout as the brand-new president of MIR. Povlsen is pursuing an external profession ...
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– Silvus Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of  advanced wireless networking communications, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – the DualStream PTT Controller – at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Designed for the connected operator, the DualStream PTT Controller streamlines tactical communications,...

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There are two major players in the 360 camera market, Insta360 and GoPro. Both offer similar products but at much different price points, so which is better?

Insta360 has been the go-to brand for consumer and professional-grade 360 cameras since it launched in 2015. Since then, 360 cameras have become another tool in the action camera lineup,...
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April 2025 had plenty of huge modifications for the robotics market, consisting of shake-ups at large business, new implementations, and the statement of this year&& s RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. In addition, the month closed with - the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.Here are the 10 most popular posts on The Robot Report in the past ... April 2025 had lots of big modifications for the robotics market, including shake-ups at large companies, brand-new releases, and the statement of this year: s RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. In addition, the month closed with the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.Here are the 10 most popular articles on The Robot Report in the past month. Sign up for The Robot Report Newsletter and listen to The Robot Report Podcast to keep up to date on the most recent robotics advancements.10. H2 Clipper plans to release robotic swarms in aerospace manufacturingH2 Clipper is one action closer to its objective of utilizing self-governing and semi-autonomous robotic swarms in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing. Its most current patent brings the company to 15 granted patents. The patent is a continuation of H2 Clipper: s (H2C) fundamental robotics patent given in December 2023. It extends the scope of H2C: s exclusive robotics declares to cover large-scale air travel and aerospace production. Read more.9. Serve Robotics brings self-governing delivery robotics to Dallas in April 2025Serve Robotic released its service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The business stated the strategic growth, in continued collaboration with Uber Eats, represents a major milestone in its plan to release AI-powered delivery robots throughout the United States by the end of this year. Read more.8. New KUKA operating system includes a virtual robotic controllerKUKA unveiled the iiQKA.OS2 os. which it said is scalable, customizable, and includes a total virtual robot controller. The business claimed that its system is all set for expert system and the brand-new ISO 10218:2025 industrial robotic security requirement. It likewise said iiQKA.OS2 is: cyber-resilient,: making digital production future-proof. KUKA added that a robot controller with the operating system is easier to use and more accessible. Read more.7. CMR Surgical raises $200M to expand Versius robotic gain access to across the United States CMR Surgical Ltd. revealed last month that it has closed a financing round of more than $200 million through a mix of equity and debt capital. The company stated surgeons have currently utilized its Versius Surgical Robotic System to finish more than 30,000 cases in over 30 countries. Learn more.6. Hugging Face bridges space in between AI and real world with Pollen Robotics acquisitionSignaling its move into the physical world, expert system leader Hugging Face has gotten French robotics firm Pollen Robotics. The business did not divulge the quantity of the transaction. The acquisition underscores Hugging Face: s ambition to place robots as the next frontier for AI, promoting for an open, available, and adjustable future. Find out more.5. Agility Robotics shows off most current advances for Digit humanoid in April 2025At ProMat, Agility Robotics revealed new abilities for Digit that the business stated expand the humanoid robot: s energy for its growing user base.: These upgrades enable Agility to expand Digit: s capabilities to satisfy our broadening commercial and client requirements,: specified Melonee Wise, primary product officer at Agility Robotics.: Together, they enhance our dedication to cooperative security, and show a path for Digit and human coworkers to one day work side by side.: Read more.4. CNH acquires IP and properties of Advanced FarmCNH Industrial has actually agreed to acquire the possessions and copyright of Advanced Farm, a startup establishing robotic apple pickers. A number of growers in Washington state effectively piloted the apple-picking system throughout the 2024 harvest season, and it carried out as anticipated. CNH was an early investor in Advanced Farms Technologies Inc., supporting the Davis, Calif.-based business‘& lsquo; s vision of developing a novel apple and strawberry-picking robot. Read more.3. ABB prepares to spin off its robotics divisionOne of world: s top commercial automation service providers is ending up being more independent. ABB Group revealed during its earnings hire April 2025 that it prepares to spin off its entire robotics department. The Zurich-based business said it intends for the business to start trading as an individually noted business in the second quarter of 2026. Learn more.2. 50 most ingenious robotics companiesWe are enthusiastic about the impact robotics can have on the world. That: s why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have honored the most ingenious robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. This year, we brought back 3 significant awards: Robot of the Year, Application of the Year, and Startup of the Year. We added a 4th significant honor: Robots for Good, which acknowledges a robotic making a meaningful effect on society. Read more.1. Hyundai to purchase ‘& lsquo; tens of thousands: of Boston Dynamics robotsBoston Dynamics and Hyundai Motor Group revealed strategies to deepen their collaboration, which includes Hyundai acquiring: 10s of thousands: of robotics in the coming years. The car manufacturer will also help Boston Dynamics grow by incorporating its production capabilities with Boston Dynamics. Read more.The post Top 10 robotics advancements of April 2025 appeared first on The Robot Report.
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AeroVironment Red Dragon: A New Breed of Fully Autonomous, GPS-Denied One-Way Attack UAS

– AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the launch of Red Dragon, a fully autonomous capable, software-defined unmanned aircraft system (UAS) designed for one-way attack missions in high-threat, GPS-denied, and communications-degraded environments.

Developed as part of AV’s expanding portfolio of tactical autonomy, Red Dragon is built on the AV’s AVA...

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DJI is pushing the limits of autonomous drone safety with its latest firmware update for the DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D series. This update introduces a new accessory: a LiDAR-based Obstacle Sensing Module that helps DJI drones avoid even the thinnest hazards in flight — including wires just 12 millimeters thick.

The update (v13.01.00.06 for both...
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An Aurora ruck driving on a road in Texas.

In over four years of supervised pilot hauls, the Aurora Driver has delivered over 10,000 customer loads across three million autonomous miles, the company said. | Source: Aurora

Aurora Innovation Inc. last week launched a commercial self-driving trucking service in Texas. The deployment will provide autonomous freight transportation between Dallas...

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– Quantum Systems – a supplier of AI-powered aerial intelligence systems for defense, emergency services, and industry – has raised €160 million in new funding, led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Hensoldt, Airbus Defense and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP-E AG and existing investors, including HV Capital, Project A, Peter Thiel, DT...

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DJI has officially teased a new drone featuring a spinning triple-camera system, with a launch scheduled for May 13 at 12 p.m. GMT. This announcement has fueled speculation about the upcoming DJI Mavic 4 Pro, and recent leaks provide insights into its anticipated features.

Here’s the new teaser video DJI just dropped:Leaked images and specs suggest...
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Iggy Rob is a humanoid robot intended to cost less than $54,000 U.S.

Iggy Rob is a humanoid robot intended to cost less than $54,000 U.S. Source: igus

As market analysts predict that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial settings by 2030, igus GmbH last week unveiled its first humanoid, Iggy Rob. The motion plastics specialist said it designed the robot to support industrial production,...

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Palladyne AI and Red Cat Complete Successful Cross-Platform Collaborative Drone Flight

– Palladyne AI Corp., a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, have announced a significant testing milestone in their ongoing...

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As disruptions to USAID’s global aid programs continue, Ghana has taken swift action to ensure vital medical supplies reach its citizens without delay — or additional cost. In a decisive move, the Ghanaian government has deepened its partnership with Zipline, a US-based company known for using drones to deliver medical goods, to maintain...

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HEBI Robotics' inchworm style robot.

HEBI&s inchworm-style robot offer a modular platform for developers. Source: HEBI Robotics

HEBI Robotics has been recognized with another RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award for its &inchworm& family of robots. The robots have feet that use suction, magnets, or other types of grippers to traverse challenging environments end over end.

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AFRL Awards URSA MAJOR $28.6M Contract for Responsive Space, Hypersonic, and On-Orbit Propulsion

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards AFB, Calif., has awarded URSA Major Technologies Inc., Berthoud, Colorado, a $28,565,857 firm-fixed price contract for responsive space, hypersonic, and on-orbit propulsion. This new contract will follow-on work completed to mature advanced liquid rocket engines and...

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California-based drone maker Skydio has delivered its first batch of X10D drones to a deploying US Army unit as part of Tranche 2 of the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program. The company announced that hundreds of its drones were shipped within just five days of receiving the order — an urgent request from a unit preparing for imminent d...

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Rubrik co-founder Soham Mazumdar, who left in 2023, has a new data startup called WisdomAI. The company offers AI data analytics that can deliver business insights with structured, unstructured, and even “dirty” data, meaning data not cleaned of typos or errors.

Working with data where and how it is, that’s essentially the holy grail for enterprise...

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The UK RAF has actually presented a new unmanned airplane into functional service called StormShroud. It is the very first of a new family of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP) which will revolutionise the RAF's benefit in the most contested battlespaces.StormShroud will support RAF F-35B Lightning and Typhoon pilots by blinding opponent radars, which ...
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It was just a few days ago that we saw our first potential photo of the DJI Osmo 360, although I called it sketchy and potentially photoshopped. Turns out I might owe Xdrones Studio an apology as over the weekend all the usual leakers shared more photos of the camera, although it’s still uncertain if and when it will c...

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As “vibe coding” gains in popularity and tech companies push devs in their employ to embrace generative AI tools, a platform that scans for vulnerabilities in AI-generated code has raised a fresh round of funding.

Ox Security, which models risk across both AI- and human-produced code, on Wednesday announced that it closed a $60 million Series B....

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