Accenture bets on General Robotics to unify factory AI across robot brands

In short: Accenture Ventures has invested in General Robotics, whose GRID platform provides a unified AI intelligence layer across 40+ robots from different manufacturers including FANUC, Flexiv, and Ghost Robotics. The deal extends Accenture’s physical AI strategy alongside its NVIDIA-powered Physical AI Orchestrator and prior investments in Sanctuary AI and Schaeffler humanoid robotics partnerships…Continue Reading

Eyeing the Richat Structure

Image of the Day for April 16, 2026 The circular geologic feature in northwestern Africa can be hard to recognize from the ground, but it is obvious when viewed from space. Apr 16, 2026 View more Images of the Day: In a remote part of northern Mauritania on the Adrar Plateau lies a desert landscapeContinue Reading

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Sponsored by Henkel. As the EV battery production scales, manufacturers face increasing pressure to design battery systems that are easier to service, repair and recover at the end of life. Debonding-on-demand technologies address this challenge by enabling strong, durable bonds that can be safely released using controlled triggers. This approachContinue Reading

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The Chinese aren’t coming—they’re here. Electric truck maker Windrose has completed its first US delivery, handing over a long-haul electric semi to Texas logistics firm Allogic for $285,000. The company is moving at China speed—founded in 2022, it has earned regulatory approval in China, the US, Europe and South America.Continue Reading

War tilts world’s energy future toward China…

The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems. Higher fuel prices are accelerating interest in electric vehicles and other clean technologies across Asia.…Continue Reading

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The platform, which is used by nearly half of minors under 16 in the U.S., is facing similar litigation in other states., The platform, which is used by nearly half of minors under 16 in the U.S., is facing similar litigation in other states., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading