robotics

Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technology, has unveiled AEON, a humanoid robot designed to revolutionize industrial operations. Launched at the Hexagon LIVE Global event, AEON aims to address labor shortages and enhance efficiency across various sectors, including manufacturing...

Hexagon, a leader in manufacturing and measurement systems, has unveiled AEON, a humanoid robot developed in collaboration with Microsoft and NVIDIA. This innovative robot is designed to address labor shortages and enhance operational efficiency across various industries, including...

In the summer of 2022, as wildfires ravaged vast swathes of the United States, a team within Microsoft's innovative hub, The Garage, embarked on a mission to revolutionize wildfire management. Their project, "Robotics for Wildfire Protection and Mitigation," has since garnered significant...

The devastating 2022 wildfire season in the United States was an urgent wake-up call for both citizens and corporations alike. As flames consumed over 7.5 million acres—according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center—individuals, emergency responders, and private sector innovators...

Schneider Electric has unveiled its latest innovation, the Industrial Copilot, at Automate 2025 in Detroit. This Generative AI-powered assistant, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, aims to enhance productivity and workforce efficiency in industrial settings. By integrating Microsoft...

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American manufacturing stands on the cusp of a digital revolution, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and software-defined automation. At the heart of this transformation is Schneider Electric, a global powerhouse in energy management and automation, which took center...

Negotiations between UPS and Figure AI—an emerging robotics startup specializing in humanoid robots—have attracted significant attention within the logistics and technology sectors. This possible collaboration, as reported by Bloomberg and covered broadly by the tech media, posits a scenario...

The manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital renaissance, and generative AI is emerging as the powerhouse behind this transformation. In a recent Microsoft Industry blog post, Monica Ugwi, General Manager of Cloud for Industries, Manufacturing & Mobility, detailed how integrating generative...

Microsoft Unveils Magma: Bridging the Physical-Digital Divide Microsoft is once again pushing the boundaries of technology with its latest announcement—a revolutionary foundational model named Magma. Designed to seamlessly integrate operations in both physical and digital environments, Magma...

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The rapid pace of innovation in robotics and materials science has taken another giant leap forward, as Johns Hopkins APL partners with Microsoft to harness the power of AI. This collaboration is poised to accelerate advancements in autonomous robot teaming and the development of novel materials...

Below is an in-depth, no-nonsense guide to clearing out old FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) software clutter from your Windows 11 system. This article explains why a tidy development environment is vital, the potential pitfalls of underneath chaos, and walks you through a detailed, step-by-step...

Robust manipulation of optical transceivers in cluttered cable environments has long been a technical challenge—one that demands more than brute force or simple, pre-programmed routines. Recent Microsoft research is tackling this problem head on by integrating advanced 3D scene understanding...

Nvidia stole the spotlight at GTC 2025 with a series of breakthrough product launches that not only push the envelope in high-performance computing and generative AI but also forge tighter integrations with cloud giants Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. For IT professionals, developers, and...

Microsoft’s newest venture into the realm of artificial intelligence promises to redefine the boundaries of traditional machine learning. In an unexpected yet visionary partnership, the tech giant is teaming up with the Swiss startup Inait to develop an AI model that simulates the reasoning...

In a significant move that could redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence, Microsoft is joining forces with Swiss start-up Inait to commercialize cutting-edge digital brain technology. This collaboration, announced on March 18, aims to blend decades of research with today’s...

Telexistence is boldly redefining the boundaries of retail automation by deploying AI-powered, remote-controlled robots in 300 convenience stores. This innovative breakthrough, built on the robust foundation of Microsoft Azure, is not only a testament to the company’s pioneering spirit but also...

Navigating Cultural Landscapes: A Heart-Focused Research Journey at Microsoft Research Asia Across the globe, diverse cultures paint a vivid mosaic—a tapestry where every hue tells its own unique story. In the high-tech corridors of Microsoft Research Asia, this vibrant interplay of cultural...