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Dassault Aviation Tests AI Systems Aboard Rafale Fighter Jet

Dassault Aviation has conducted flight tests evaluating artificial intelligence systems aboard a Rafale multirole fighter jet. The tests assessed how AI technologies can support pilot decision-making, sensor fusion, and mission management during flight operations. The integration of AI into existing military aircraft platforms represents a significant area of development

Inside China's AI Boom: Funding, Chip Development, and Robotics Ambitions

A recent Reuters newsletter examines the current state of China's artificial intelligence landscape, highlighting three interconnected dynamics shaping the country's tech sector. Investment Activity China's AI startups continue attracting significant capital, with funding rounds supporting both established players and emerging ventures across the AI

Qualcomm Acquires PickNik Robotics, Will Maintain MoveIt as Open-Source

Qualcomm has announced the acquisition of PickNik Robotics, the company behind the widely-used MoveIt open-source robotics manipulation framework. The deal is expected to strengthen Qualcomm's position in the robotics market by combining PickNik's expertise in robotic manipulation with Qualcomm's existing embedded computing

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Deep-Sea Drones Poised to Map 98% of World's Oceans by 2028

A new class of ocean-sensing drones is being engineered to withstand the extreme conditions of the deep ocean, potentially enabling coverage of up to 98 percent of the world's oceans by 2028. These autonomous underwater vehicles are designed to endure crushing pressures at the deepest points of

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Joby Aviation Completes 3,100-Mile Autonomous Cross-Country Flight

Joby Aviation has completed a fully autonomous flight spanning approximately 3,100 miles across the United States, from California to North Carolina. During the entire journey, no human pilot took control of the aircraft at any point—a notable achievement in autonomous aviation. The flight demonstrates the scalability of Joby&

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Waymo Robotaxis' Emergency Reporting Raises Privacy Questions

The Incident In early September, two teenagers boarding a Waymo robotaxi in Los Angeles triggered the company's safety systems when the vehicle allegedly detected a "violation of terms of service involving a firearm." Rather than continuing the trip, the autonomous vehicle pulled over and contacted emergency

NASA Tests Autonomous Robot Science Teams for Deep Space Exploration

NASA has conducted a test featuring three robots working together as an autonomous science team, marking a significant step toward more capable deep space missions. The robots demonstrated the ability to make scientific decisions collaboratively, without requiring direction from ground controllers on Earth. Traditional space robots rely on constant communication