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- 1Terror probe: suspects pictured, robot fires at vanโTerror probe latest updates as suspects are pictured and robot fires at van
Police investigating a suspected terrorist plot have released images of the suspects, and a bomb-disposal robot fired at a van during the operation. Sky News is running live updates on the probe as details emerge about the arrests and the controlled action taken against the vehicle. Further official information on charges or links has not yet been confirmed.
- 2Robotics startup Microagi hires eight university researchersโRobotics startups are courting university researchers. Microagi just hired eight.
Robotics startup Microagi has hired eight university researchers, the latest example of young robotics companies recruiting directly from academia. The trend points to growing competition for specialized talent as startups race to develop advanced robots and compete with established labs for the limited pool of researchers with hands-on expertise.
- 3Ukraine deploys grenade-launcher robots against Russian sheltersโUkraine sent grenade-launcher robots into Russian shelters while infantry stayed outside direct contact. Operators contr
Ukraine's Third Army Corps says it used ground robots fitted with grenade launchers to attack Russian shelters while infantry stayed out of direct contact. Operators reportedly controlled the machines from safe positions tens of kilometers away. The unit claims no side has used similar tactics before in this war, with United24 also covering the operation.
- 4J.P. Morgan Highlights Gecko Robotics Banking PartnershipโGecko Robotics: Scaled Banking for a Critical Industries Startup
J.P. Morgan is spotlighting its work with Gecko Robotics, a startup that builds robots to inspect critical infrastructure like power plants, pipelines and defense assets. The bank describes how it scaled banking services to support the company's rapid growth, a sign of continued institutional interest in startups serving heavy industry and national security sectors.
- 5Abu Dhabi Companies Back US Startup Maven RoboticsโAbu Dhabi companies invest in US startup Maven Robotics
Companies from Abu Dhabi have invested in the American startup Maven Robotics, according to Arabian Gulf Business Insight. The move reflects growing interest from Gulf investors in US technology ventures, particularly in robotics. Details about the size of the investment and the Abu Dhabi firms involved have not yet been made public.
- 6Canadarm2 robotic arm on the space station stops workingโThe large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working
The large robotic arm on the International Space Station, known as Canadarm2, has reportedly stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is critical for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would be a significant operational problem for the station's crews and their partners at NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.
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- General-Instinct/InstinctFlash High-Performance Serving Runtime for Robotics Models