SS Innovations International's SSI Mantra 3.

The SSI Mantra 3 has been installed in 75 hospitals around the world so far. | Source: SS Innovations International

SS Innovations International Inc. today announced that it has completed its first robotic cardiac surgery in the Americas with its SSi Mantra 3 surgical robotic system.

On June 8, Dr. Juan Zuniga, a cardiothoracic surgeon at...

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Premier Automation launches innovation hub in Pennsylvania

Government and industry leaders attended the Premier Innovation Hub opening. Source: Premier Automation

While the U.S. debates how to reshore manufacturing, several initiatives are occurring at the state level. Premier Automation last week announced the launch of the Premier Innovation Hub, which it asserted will be a national model for industrial...

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These VA Tech scientists are building a better fog harpThese VA Tech scientists are building a better fog harp

Unlike standard fog harvesting technologies, "We're trying to use clever geometric designs in place of chemistry," Boreyko told Ars. ....

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MITRE and Gambit Partner to Advance Autonomous Systems for Homeland and National Security

– MITRE and Gambit announced a strategic partnership to transform the deployment and safe use of autonomous ground and aerial vehicles for homeland security and national defense.

The collaboration aims to enhance situational awareness, operational efficiency, and mission safety by integrating Gambit’s proprietary software solutions, capable of e...

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The concept of AI self-improvement has been a hot topic in recent research circles, with a flurry of papers emerging and prominent figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman weighing in on the future of self-evolving intelligent systems. Now, a new paper from MIT, titled “Self-Adapting Language Models,” introduces SEAL (Self-Adapting LLMs), a novel...

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Google can now generate a fake AI podcast of your search resultsGoogle can now generate a fake AI podcast of your search results

NotebookLM is undoubtedly one of Google's best implementations of generative AI technology, giving you the ability to explore documents and notes with a Gemini AI model. ....

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Since the FAA’s ADS-B Out mandate took effect in January 2020, much of the focus has been on compliance and the benefits delivered to Class A, B, and C airspace and operations above 10,000 feet. But there is a vast swath of U.S. airspace where these requirements don’t apply.

The Invisible Aircraft at the Highest Risk

According to the FAA’s own e...

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Share My Research is Synced’s column that welcomes scholars to share their own research breakthroughs with over 2M global AI enthusiasts. Beyond technological advances, Share My Research also calls for interesting stories behind the research and exciting research ideas. 

Meet the authorInstitutions: Penn State University, Duke University, Google...

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Trump&s FTC may impose merger condition that forbids advertising boycottsTrump’s FTC may impose merger condition that forbids advertising boycotts

"If advertisers get into a back room and agree, 'We aren't going to put our stuff next to this guy or woman or his or her ideas,' that is a form of concerted refusal to deal," Ferguson said. ....

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Renault has actually taken the wraps off the brand-new Vision 4Rescue principle. It's based upon the Renault 4 E-Tech and features a drone that can be released from a roof-mounted storage box.Billed as a mobile fire command center, the Vision 4Rescue includes a brilliant red exterior with a mix of matte and gloss graphics motivated by emergency situation services. They're signed up with b.

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These are your final hours to use to the most renowned pitch competitors in tech-- Startup Battlefield 200. Battle it out in front of 10,000+ startup leaders, financiers, and media at A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt 2025. It's your moment to be seen, moneyed, and remembered-- and perhaps even leave with $100,000 in equity-free funding.This isn't your ...

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-- Stark Flight, a company of farming drone technology, has announced the launch of its advanced drone platform, created to transform modern farming with exceptional precision, cost savings, and ecological benefits. This ingenious option empowers farmers, agribusinesses, and scientists to enhance crop management, reduce operational ...

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Last countdown-- less than one week to save as much as $210 on A Technology NewsRoom All Stage passes! Creator or financier, this is your last chance to save huge before June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.Founders, hone your edge. Investors, satisfy the next space rocket. On July 15, startup and VC leaders will collect at SoWa Power Station in Boston for TC All ...

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Inside the firm turning eerie blank streaming ads into useful nonprofit messagesInside the firm turning eerie blank streaming ads into useful nonprofit messages

DENVER—Ads shown while you're streaming shows or movies are disruptive enough. But there's something uniquely eerie about what you see when a connected TV (CTV) platform fails to sell ad inventory....

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-- Teledyne FLIR's LVSS (Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance System) provides unrivaled capabilities in countering Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Utilizing a combination of innovative 3D-radar, EO/IR cam, plus RF detection and mitigation sensors, the LVSS C-UAS provides early warning informs, detection, and non-kinetic countermeasures for different UAS ...

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Throughout her years working in technology, Jenny Wang, 28, always found herself stumbling back to one idea — a personal styling agent to help users decide what to wear and buy based on their budget, lifestyle, weather, and calendar. 

She has tried to build such a product numerous times in the past, “but the AI technology was not yet mature e...

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DJI’s updated product policy makes drone rebinding essential for second-hand purchases. Whether you’re gifting a drone, buying used gear online, or upgrading within the DJI family, there’s a crucial step you can’t skip anymore: rebinding the drone to your DJI account.

Starting June 19, 2025, DJI is strictly enforcing account binding rules for...

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Meta beefs up disappointing AI division with $15 billion Scale AI investmentMeta beefs up disappointing AI division with $15 billion Scale AI investment

Meta has invested heavily in generative AI, with the majority of its planned $72 billion in capital expenditure this year earmarked for data centers and servers. ....

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farm-ng updates Amiga robot software for small, midsize farms

A new software interface is intended to make the Amiga modular robot easier to use. Source: farm-ng

farm-ng last week announced updates to its on-robot software stack. The agricultural robotics company said the updates demonstrate its dedication to providing affordable, practical, and easy-to-use systems for small and midsize farms.

&Our goal...

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Companies may soon pay a fee for their rockets to share the skies with airplanesCompanies may soon pay a fee for their rockets to share the skies with airplanes

Assuming Falcon 9s continue to launch Starlink satellites in 2033, the fees would rise to approximately $56,000 per launch. SpaceX may have switched over all Starlink missions to its giant new Starship rocket by then, in which case the company will likely reach the FAA's proposed fee cap of $200,000 per launch....

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Ars Technica&s gift guide for Father&s Day: Give dad some cool thingsArs Technica’s gift guide for Father’s Day: Give dad some cool things

Fair warning: Dad will feel like a kid again on this thing—just insist on a high-quality helmet. The E2 Pro's 15.5 mph top speed is fast enough not to feel slow but slow enough not to be insanely dangerous, hitting that perfect sweet spot for urban commuting or a neighborhood joyride....

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Welding project uses robotics to crunch 12 workhours into 45 minutes

Figure 1: The fully automated robotic welding work cell, with all actions orchestrated by an AutomationDirect Productivity PLC, synchronizes the welding process, robot movements, and fixture positioning. Source: Properly Works

When a company known for its expertise in welding and steel fabrication secured a contract to provide fencing for...

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Biofuels policy has been a failure for the climate, new report claimsBiofuels policy has been a failure for the climate, new report claims

The new report concludes that not only will the expansion of ethanol increase greenhouse gas emissions, but it has also failed to provide the social and financial benefits to Midwestern communities that lawmakers and the industry say it has. ....

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How to draft a will to avoid becoming an AI ghost—it&s not easyHow to draft a will to avoid becoming an AI ghost—it’s not easy

"This could also invoke issues with contract, property and intellectual property rights, and right of publicity as well if AI replicas (image, voice, text, etc.) are being used without authorization," Sheehan said. ....

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The SCHURTER UHP Fuse.

The SCHURTER UHP high-current SMD fuse, which the company designed specifically for humanoid robots. | Source: SCHURTER

As humanoid robots evolve into more advanced, agile, and autonomous systems, these robots increasingly demand more compact, high-performance components. SCHURTER, a Swiss technology components provider, said it addresses this...

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