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AI-powered robots help tackle Europe’s growing e-waste problem

AI-powered robots help tackle Europe’s growing e-waste problem

Photo credit: Muntaka Chasant, reproduced under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. By Kaja Šeruga Just outside the historic German town of Goslar, a sprawling industrial complex receives an endless stream of discarded electronics. On arrival, this electronic waste is laboriously prepared for recycling.  Electrocycling GmbH is one of the largest e-waste recycling facilities in Europe. … Read more

Methyl Donor Intake, Parental Obesity Linked to Obesity Risk

Methyl Donor Intake, Parental Obesity Linked to Obesity Risk

In recent years, the intricate relationship between nutrition and genetic expression has emerged as a focal point for understanding complex diseases such as obesity. A groundbreaking study now sheds light on how the consumption of methyl donor nutrients—vital compounds involved in DNA methylation—can influence the onset of obesity across populations. This revelation opens new doors … Read more

Vulcan Robots: Amazon’s Stowing Game-Changer

Vulcan Robots: Amazon’s Stowing Game-Changer

At an event in Dortmund, Germany today, Amazon announced a new robotic system called Vulcan, which the company is calling “its first robotic system with a genuine sense of touch—designed to transform how robots interact with the physical world.” In the short to medium term, the physical world that Amazon is most concerned with is its … Read more

Zambian President Inaugurates 100 MW Solar Power Project in Kabwe

Zambian President Inaugurates 100 MW Solar Power Project in Kabwe

Representational image. Credit: Canva Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema officially inaugurated a 100 MW emergency solar project in Kabwe, developed by POWERCHINA. The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Minister of Energy Peter Makozo Chikote, Wang Li, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, and other senior government officials and representatives. President Hichilema highlighted the … Read more

Spotlight on… Ruby, Kraken Technologies

Spotlight on… Ruby, Kraken Technologies

Our business is made up of 1000+ fantastic people working on stuff you’d never expect, all pushing hard towards a shared goal: driving the global green energy revolution. In our Spotlight series, we’ll introduce you to some of the brilliant people behind the scenes at Octopus. One of Octopus’ first ever energy specialists, Ruby started … Read more

Light Up Your Life with Our Extraordinary Battery-Powered Sconces 💡

Light Up Your Life with Our Extraordinary Battery-Powered Sconces 💡

Renters often face challenges when trying to personalize their spaces, especially when it comes to lighting. Non-permanent lighting solutions, like mobile wall lights, provide an innovative way to enhance your environment without the risk of damaging walls or losing security deposits. This blog explores how renters can creatively use rechargeable lighting to make their homes … Read more

Apera AI updates Apera Forge design and AI training studio

Apera AI updates Apera Forge design and AI training studio

De-racking simulation and training in Apera Forge. | Source: Apera AI Apera AI Inc. this week announced updates to its Apera Forge, a web-based design and AI training studio that simplifies 4D vision-guided robotic projects. The latest release introduces new features to support advanced robotic cell design, end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT)-mounted camera configurations, and full simulation and … Read more

Stellantis Joins Growing List Of Hydrogen Mobility Retreats

Stellantis Joins Growing List Of Hydrogen Mobility Retreats

Last Updated on: 12th July 2025, 10:36 am Stellantis, one of the world’s five largest automakers and a proponent of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles for light commercial vehicles, has now formally signaled a retreat from its hydrogen ambitions. This pivot away from hydrogen-powered transportation represents yet another confirmation of the longstanding challenges faced by … Read more

MassRobotics Sponsors Reception and Future of Robotics at Harvard SEAS: A Convergence of Industry, Academia, and Startups

MassRobotics Sponsors Reception and Future of Robotics at Harvard SEAS: A Convergence of Industry, Academia, and Startups

On Feb 6 and 7, MassRobotics welcomed corporate sponsors, startup founders, and academic leaders to two key events designed to strengthen connections within the robotics, physical AI, and automation ecosystem. The Sponsors Reception at MassRobotics provided an opportunity for industry leaders to engage directly with both resident startups and the newly announced 2025 MassRobotics Accelerator … Read more