SpaceX is aiming to put AI data centers in orbit, but the technical hurdles of radiation, heat dissipation, and maintenance in space are significant compared to Earth-based infrastructure making many wonder if this approach can move beyond niche applications.
Top Stories This Week
- SpaceX Wants To Build AI Data Centers In Space. Will It Work?
- Chinese-made Robots Are Reaching 148 Countries As Factory Task Complexity Rises
- Chinese Startup Claims World’s First 8-inch 2D Semiconductor Pilot Production Line
- Could Humanoid Robots Be Heading For The Battlefield?
- A Carmaker Is About To Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots — Mitsubishi’s New Deal Explained
- China Lands Reusable Rocket For First Time
- Will Physical AI Become The Next Main Line Of Technology?
- How Cities Can Adopt AI Without Sacrificing Public Trust
- Discovery Helps Explain Why Solid-state Batteries Often Fail
- New Flapping Robot Swims And Flies Like A Diving Bird
- HFI BIOS Aims To Provide A POST-Like Power On Screen & BIOS Setup Utility For RISC-V
Hardware Business News
Chinese-made Robots Are Reaching 148 Countries As Factory Task Complexity Rises
Chinese-made industrial robots have now reached 148 countries, signaling a real shift in the global automation supply chain as factory tasks grow increasingly complex. But what does this say about vendor strategy, interoperability, and the true capabilities behind the hardware?
Chinese Startup Claims World’s First 8-inch 2D Semiconductor Pilot Production Line
A Shanghai startup has announced what it says is the world’s first 8-inch pilot production line for 2D semiconductors, aiming to prove that atom-thin materials can be manufactured consistently at scale despite ongoing US technology restrictions.
Could Humanoid Robots Be Heading For The Battlefield?
Foundation Robotics is developing the Phantom humanoid robot for both military and civilian roles, with ambitions to produce tens of thousands for tasks ranging from supply runs to possible frontline engagement.
A Carmaker Is About To Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots — Mitsubishi’s New Deal Explained
Mitsubishi Motors has entered a deal with robotics startup Highlanders to develop and mass-produce humanoid robots for its own manufacturing plants, with production targeted for early 2027 in Kyoto.
Hardware Engineering News
China Lands Reusable Rocket For First Time
China has successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time, marking a notable technical milestone in its space program and drawing attention from industry observers. Could this achievement reshape the economics of Chinese satellite launches?
Will Physical AI Become The Next Main Line Of Technology?
AI’s next leap may be out of the lab and into physical machines, as the industry shifts focus from pure computation to real-world robotics and automation in factories and warehouses.
How Cities Can Adopt AI Without Sacrificing Public Trust
Cities adopting AI-powered video security face the challenge of balancing proactive safety measures with robust governance and transparency to maintain public trust. So how do we make sure to improve trust when creating smart cities?
Hardware R&D News
Discovery Helps Explain Why Solid-state Batteries Often Fail
Researchers at MIT and the Technical University of Munich have identified hidden electrical imbalances at grain boundaries in solid electrolytes as a key reason for solid-state battery failures, and found that processing adjustments can dramatically boost performance.
New Flapping Robot Swims And Flies Like A Diving Bird
MIT and EPFL engineers have developed a flapping-wing robot that can both swim underwater and fly through air, mimicking the abilities of diving birds.
Open-Source Hardware News
HFI BIOS Aims To Provide A POST-Like Power On Screen & BIOS Setup Utility For RISC-V
Harmonic Firmware Initiative is introducing HFI BIOS, aiming to bring a standardized POST-like power-on screen and BIOS setup utility to RISC-V boards, starting with the SiFive HiFive Unmatched.
