Figure Introduces BotQ: The World’s Highest Volume Humanoid Production Line Figure is making history with BotQ, the highest-volume humanoid production line ever created—designed to transform the future of robotics and large-scale automation. Initial Capacity: BotQ’s first-generation production line is engineered to produce 12,000 humanoid robots per year—a remarkable feat in…
Month: March 2025
Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Park, Texas, is a private aerospace company specializing in small and medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles. Founded in 2014 as Firefly Space Systems by Tom Markusic—a former propulsion engineer with experience at SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic—the company set out with…
For decades, computing was a field where women thrived, leading some of the most critical innovations in programming and software development. Yet today, the industry is overwhelmingly male-dominated, with women holding only one in four computing jobs. What happened? The shift wasn’t due to lack of talent or capability—it was…
Figure is making history with BotQ, the highest-volume humanoid production line ever created—designed to transform the future of robotics and large-scale automation. Initial Capacity: BotQ’s first-generation production line is engineered to produce 12,000 humanoid robots per year—a remarkable feat in humanoid manufacturing. The production line has been designed with precision…
March 6-8, 2025 | Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa The Ivy MBA Mind-to-Market Case Challenge 2025, hosted by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, concluded with great success, bringing together some of the brightest MBA students from across the country for an intense two-day innovation competition. Held from March 6-8, 2025, the…
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, diversity remains a crucial yet elusive goal. The tech industry has long been dominated by men, raising critical questions about gender disparity, biases, and their impact on innovation. A recent research study led by Dr. Siân Brooke from the Data Science Institute at the…
The world of robotics is evolving rapidly, and Figure has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of Helix, a generalist Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model. Helix is designed to unify perception, language understanding, and learned control, addressing multiple longstanding challenges in robotics. This cutting-edge innovation paves the way for more…
The rise of AI CEOs is undeniably intriguing, but it’s far from a straightforward revolution. While the idea of an algorithm running a company might sound like a futuristic dream—or nightmare—the reality is more nuanced. AI leadership brings undeniable advantages, but it also exposes critical limitations that could make or…
The U.S. has hit pause on imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days. But what’s the real reason behind this delay? Let’s dive in: USMCA Trade Agreement – A Legal Hurdle The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) makes it clear: no country can impose tariffs without…
As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, UNI NETWORK GROUP shines a spotlight on the extraordinary women who are driving innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). From groundbreaking research to founding transformative startups, women are not only shaping the future of AI but also ensuring it is ethical, inclusive, and impactful.…