Ebots positions itself not as another incremental automation supplier but as a platform designed to make high-precision manufacturing economically viable in the US again.
Ebots positions itself not as another incremental automation supplier but as a platform designed to make high-precision manufacturing economically viable in the US again.
OpenAGI, a research lab committed to building an open ecosystem for computer-use agents, emerged from stealth today with the release of Lux, its most advanced foundation computer-use model to date. On the Online-Mind2Web benchmark, which covers more than 300 real-world web-based computer-use tasks,Lux achieved a score of 83.6, surpassing Google Gemini CUA (69.0), OpenAI Operator (61.3), and Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4 (61.0).
OpenAGI, a research lab committed to building an open ecosystem for computer-use agents, emerged from stealth today with the release of Lux, its most advanced foundation computer-use model to date. On the Online-Mind2Web benchmark, which covers more than 300 real-world web-based computer-use tasks,Lux achieved a score of 83.6, surpassing Google Gemini CUA (69.0), OpenAI Operator (61.3), and Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4 (61.0).
Dramatic improvement in search quality for both fast and agentic search
Dramatic improvement in search quality for both fast and agentic search
This paper proposes and examines a historical regularity: when technology eliminates a natural form of human activity, markets inevitably generate an “artificial compensatory industry” to meet the biological or psychological needs that persist.Based on this framework, the emergence of the modern fitness industry and the modern entertainment industry were not accidents or cultural trends, but structural outcomes of the Industrial Revolution and modern media revolutions.By comparing the historical transition from agricultural to modern societies—specifically the transformations from physical labor → fitness industry, and from ritual life → entertainment industry—this paper develops a Substitution–Compensation Industrial Model.Using this model, the paper argues that AI’s takeover of cognitive labor will cause humans to lose natural cognitive load and meaning-making processes. This will trigger a third substitution–compensation cycle: the rise of the Mind–Body–Spirit Industry, built around heart-mind labor, psychological resilience, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaning construction.
This paper proposes and examines a historical regularity: when technology eliminates a natural form of human activity, markets inevitably generate an “artificial compensatory industry” to meet the biological or psychological needs that persist.Based on this framework, the emergence of the modern fitness industry and the modern entertainment industry were not accidents or cultural trends, but structural outcomes of the Industrial Revolution and modern media revolutions.By comparing the historical transition from agricultural to modern societies—specifically the transformations from physical labor → fitness industry, and from ritual life → entertainment industry—this paper develops a Substitution–Compensation Industrial Model.Using this model, the paper argues that AI’s takeover of cognitive labor will cause humans to lose natural cognitive load and meaning-making processes. This will trigger a third substitution–compensation cycle: the rise of the Mind–Body–Spirit Industry, built around heart-mind labor, psychological resilience, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaning construction.
Lumotive's high-level elevator pitch basically goes something like this. The company creates programmable optoelectronic devices - and has come up with a way of manipulating light beams electronically. This is done using solid-state nanoscale structures that can be produced via cost-effective fabrication technologies, in order to make the resulting devices economically viable - thereby giving them a lot of appeal in contexts like robotics, road vehicles, consumer electronics, etc.
Lumotive's high-level elevator pitch basically goes something like this. The company creates programmable optoelectronic devices - and has come up with a way of manipulating light beams electronically. This is done using solid-state nanoscale structures that can be produced via cost-effective fabrication technologies, in order to make the resulting devices economically viable - thereby giving them a lot of appeal in contexts like robotics, road vehicles, consumer electronics, etc.
Jesus’s life was, in essence, a startup story —He defined a mission, built a team, inspired a community, faced rejection and betrayal, and ultimately left behind an organization that has lasted over two thousand years: the Church.
Jesus’s life was, in essence, a startup story —He defined a mission, built a team, inspired a community, faced rejection and betrayal, and ultimately left behind an organization that has lasted over two thousand years: the Church.
Menos AI has officially launched its institutional-grade AI platform, starting with Sonar—an AI-powered idea generation agent purpose-built for hedge funds and asset managers. Developed in collaboration with leading hedge fund partners, Sonar stands out through its proprietary Alpha Signal Extraction technology, which surfaces early, accurate, and high-quality investment insights. It’s designed with institutional-grade performance, security, and compliance in mind, and an upcoming Voice Scoring feature will further enhance its capabilities by identifying and tracking consistently valuable sources.
Menos AI has officially launched its institutional-grade AI platform, starting with Sonar—an AI-powered idea generation agent purpose-built for hedge funds and asset managers. Developed in collaboration with leading hedge fund partners, Sonar stands out through its proprietary Alpha Signal Extraction technology, which surfaces early, accurate, and high-quality investment insights. It’s designed with institutional-grade performance, security, and compliance in mind, and an upcoming Voice Scoring feature will further enhance its capabilities by identifying and tracking consistently valuable sources.
Our portfolio company Aizip has partnered with Silicon Labs to launch a cutting-edge glass break detection solution that redefines what’s possible in smart home protection. By combining Aizip’s ultra-efficient AI with Silicon Labs’ Series 2 SoCs, the system can detect glass breaking from farther distances, at lower noise thresholds, with fewer false positives—all while consuming significantly less power. This collaboration delivers a reliable, low-power, and cost-effective solution, showcasing how edge AI is making everyday devices smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Our portfolio company Aizip has partnered with Silicon Labs to launch a cutting-edge glass break detection solution that redefines what’s possible in smart home protection. By combining Aizip’s ultra-efficient AI with Silicon Labs’ Series 2 SoCs, the system can detect glass breaking from farther distances, at lower noise thresholds, with fewer false positives—all while consuming significantly less power. This collaboration delivers a reliable, low-power, and cost-effective solution, showcasing how edge AI is making everyday devices smarter, safer, and more efficient.
Zūm has once again earned a spot on the prestigious CNBC Disruptor 50 List—for the second year in a row and the third time overall. This well-deserved recognition highlights Zūm’s ongoing mission to reinvent school transportation through innovation, sustainability, and scale. By leveraging AI-powered route optimization, deploying a fully electric vehicle fleet, and reimagining logistics from the ground up, Zūm is making the daily ride to school safer, greener, and smarter for students, families, and school districts across the country. Their commitment to sustainability and efficiency is not just transformative—it’s disruptive, scalable, and built for the future. As they continue to grow their impact, Zūm is setting a new standard for what school transportation can—and should—be.
Zūm has once again earned a spot on the prestigious CNBC Disruptor 50 List—for the second year in a row and the third time overall. This well-deserved recognition highlights Zūm’s ongoing mission to reinvent school transportation through innovation, sustainability, and scale. By leveraging AI-powered route optimization, deploying a fully electric vehicle fleet, and reimagining logistics from the ground up, Zūm is making the daily ride to school safer, greener, and smarter for students, families, and school districts across the country. Their commitment to sustainability and efficiency is not just transformative—it’s disruptive, scalable, and built for the future. As they continue to grow their impact, Zūm is setting a new standard for what school transportation can—and should—be.
From lights-out factories to containerized production, from software-defined supply chains to cultural integration, a new industrial paradigm is taking shape. This blog explores how smart manufacturing is escaping the efficiency trap—and how companies must evolve from “going global” to truly “becoming local.”
From lights-out factories to containerized production, from software-defined supply chains to cultural integration, a new industrial paradigm is taking shape. This blog explores how smart manufacturing is escaping the efficiency trap—and how companies must evolve from “going global” to truly “becoming local.”
Multibeam Corporation has expanded its global footprint by opening a new sales office in Yokohama, Japan, to meet the increasing demand for its Multicolumn Electron-Beam Lithography (MEBL) systems. This strategic move, announced during the Photomask Japan symposium, aims to better serve the Japanese market and aligns with the industry’s push for faster chip design and manufacturing cycles. Multibeam’s MEBL technology offers significant productivity advantages, including over 100 times the throughput of conventional EBL systems, making it a compelling solution for advanced semiconductor applications.
Multibeam Corporation has expanded its global footprint by opening a new sales office in Yokohama, Japan, to meet the increasing demand for its Multicolumn Electron-Beam Lithography (MEBL) systems. This strategic move, announced during the Photomask Japan symposium, aims to better serve the Japanese market and aligns with the industry’s push for faster chip design and manufacturing cycles. Multibeam’s MEBL technology offers significant productivity advantages, including over 100 times the throughput of conventional EBL systems, making it a compelling solution for advanced semiconductor applications.
Stanford Medicine and LEADOPTIK have initiated a research collaboration to integrate AI-enhanced, real-time optical imaging into lung cancer biopsy procedures. This partnership aims to improve lesion assessment and biopsy accuracy by providing physicians with immediate, high-resolution insights at the point of care, potentially enhancing diagnostic precision and patient outcomes.
Stanford Medicine and LEADOPTIK have initiated a research collaboration to integrate AI-enhanced, real-time optical imaging into lung cancer biopsy procedures. This partnership aims to improve lesion assessment and biopsy accuracy by providing physicians with immediate, high-resolution insights at the point of care, potentially enhancing diagnostic precision and patient outcomes.
Zoom for Government has achieved expanded IL4 (Impact Level 4) authorization from the U.S. Department of Defense, allowing secure communication of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) over both NIPRNet and internet-facing networks. This milestone underscores Zoom’s adherence to stringent federal security standards, reinforcing its position as a trusted platform for U.S. government agencies and contractors.
Zoom for Government has achieved expanded IL4 (Impact Level 4) authorization from the U.S. Department of Defense, allowing secure communication of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) over both NIPRNet and internet-facing networks. This milestone underscores Zoom’s adherence to stringent federal security standards, reinforcing its position as a trusted platform for U.S. government agencies and contractors.
eBots Inc, a pioneer in embodied AI robots for smart manufacturing, today announced that its embodied AI robot, the eBots-IDO-02, has successfully passed the factory acceptance test (FAT) conducted by Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group). This milestone accelerates the shift from labor-intensive electronics manufacturing to full automation.
eBots Inc, a pioneer in embodied AI robots for smart manufacturing, today announced that its embodied AI robot, the eBots-IDO-02, has successfully passed the factory acceptance test (FAT) conducted by Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group). This milestone accelerates the shift from labor-intensive electronics manufacturing to full automation.
SaponiQx, a leader in saponin-based adjuvant discovery, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Probius, a pioneer in quantum molecular spectroscopy for AI-driven discovery, and Ginkgo Bioworks. This partnership, fully funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) Program, aims to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation vaccine adjuvants to combat emerging viral, bacterial, and fungal threats.
SaponiQx, a leader in saponin-based adjuvant discovery, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Probius, a pioneer in quantum molecular spectroscopy for AI-driven discovery, and Ginkgo Bioworks. This partnership, fully funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) Program, aims to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation vaccine adjuvants to combat emerging viral, bacterial, and fungal threats.
Dexmate is on a mission to bridge the critical gap in robotic manipulation. By advancing dexterous hand technology, the company is enabling robots to perform tasks that were once thought to be exclusive to humans. This breakthrough is not just about improving robots—it’s about empowering industries to overcome labor shortages, enhance efficiency, and achieve operational excellence.
Dexmate is on a mission to bridge the critical gap in robotic manipulation. By advancing dexterous hand technology, the company is enabling robots to perform tasks that were once thought to be exclusive to humans. This breakthrough is not just about improving robots—it’s about empowering industries to overcome labor shortages, enhance efficiency, and achieve operational excellence.
Enables 60,000 tokens/second at 1 ms/token for Llama3 8B in a single server and 30,000 tokens/second at 2 ms/token for Llama3 70B in a single rack.
Enables 60,000 tokens/second at 1 ms/token for Llama3 8B in a single server and 30,000 tokens/second at 2 ms/token for Llama3 70B in a single rack.
The medical technology company plans to deploy its Zeta Surgical Navigation System in the US through its Pioneers Programme, a limited market release, with a broader launch planned in 2025.
The medical technology company plans to deploy its Zeta Surgical Navigation System in the US through its Pioneers Programme, a limited market release, with a broader launch planned in 2025.
Huski.ai emerges as a pioneering force dedicated to safeguarding brands in the digital age. With a mission to eliminate the staggering $3 trillion problem of brand dilution, Huski.ai leverages the collective expertise of professionals from top technology companies, legal institutions, and industry advisors. The company offers a comprehensive AI-native platform designed to manage the entire brand protection lifecycle, setting a new standard in the field.
Huski.ai emerges as a pioneering force dedicated to safeguarding brands in the digital age. With a mission to eliminate the staggering $3 trillion problem of brand dilution, Huski.ai leverages the collective expertise of professionals from top technology companies, legal institutions, and industry advisors. The company offers a comprehensive AI-native platform designed to manage the entire brand protection lifecycle, setting a new standard in the field.
Perceptive has launched the world's first fully automated robotic dental system, a cutting-edge solution designed to revolutionize dental care. This system employs advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D imaging to perform dental procedures with unprecedented accuracy and speed.
Perceptive has launched the world's first fully automated robotic dental system, a cutting-edge solution designed to revolutionize dental care. This system employs advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D imaging to perform dental procedures with unprecedented accuracy and speed.
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