Vision Meets Touch for Real-time Dexterity The recently released model ViTacFormer: Learning Cross‑Modal Representation for Visuo‑Tactile Dexterous Manipulation introduces a novel neural architecture that fuses high-resolution visual data and dense tactile sensing to enable agile, adaptive control of anthropomorphic robotic hands. Validated on real-world benchmarks, this architecture now achieves continuous,…
Month: August 2025
Advancing Human-to-Robot Motion Translation A groundbreaking paper titled “Robust and Expressive Humanoid Motion Retargeting via Optimization‑Based Rig Unification” has been officially accepted to IROS 2025, which will be held October 19–25 in Hangzhou, China. Led by Taemoon Jeong, the research—conducted in collaboration with NAVER LABS Corp. and Joohyung Kim at…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that the upcoming Optimus Gen 3 humanoid robot will exhibit agility on par with an agile human—a bold assertion that has teeth thanks to recent video evidence from Optimus 2.5 demonstrating notable mobility gains ahead of the Gen 3 rollout Recent Demo Highlights: Optimus…
BLUETTI, the global clean energy leader, has officially launched the Apex 300 portable power station into retail, following an astonishing $5.4 million raised via its Indiegogo campaign—making it 2025’s top-funded energy project. This move brings high-performance, sustainable energy innovation into homes, RVs, and remote locations across the world. Crowdfunding Champion…
Kepler Robotics made headlines at WAIC 2025 by showcasing its Forerunner K2 “Bumblebee”, the world’s first humanoid robot to complete an 8-hour continuous livestream, proving its real-world viability in demanding industrial automation scenarios. With this, Kepler marks a defining moment for embodied AI and next-generation robotic workforce solutions. World’s First…
More than 6,500 cyclists and 3,500 volunteers are taking to Massachusetts roads this weekend as the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) returns for its 46th edition. With a bold target of $76 million, the world’s most successful athletic fundraiser continues its legacy of championing cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.…
Redefining Motion in a New Robotic Era In the age of advanced automation and intelligent machines, Celera Motion, a Novanta company, is not just supplying components—it’s powering the beating heart of humanoid robotics. As the precision motion division of Novanta Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVT), Celera is enabling robotic systems to move…
A Trailblazing Life Honored During Black History Month As Black History Month celebrates legacies that continue to shape the future, few modern stories resonate like that of Dr. Trisha Bailey—a visionary leader whose journey from hardship to billionaire entrepreneur is shaking boardrooms and breaking glass ceilings. Captured in her bold…
Carol Voorhees has been officially named President and Chief Executive Officer of NJM Insurance Group, marking a historic milestone as the first woman and the tenth individual to lead the company since its founding in 1913. Her appointment was unanimously approved by the NJM Board of Directors at their meeting…
Overcoming these 7 workplace challenges in 2025 is crucial for business sustainability. Today’s problems extend beyond hiring and retention. With the U.S. economy facing low unemployment and declining quit rates, the real struggle lies in employee psychology — low engagement and deteriorating well-being. Ignoring these could result in business failure.…