A detailed narrative for those who couldn't attend. Written by Bogdan Cristei, PLAUD and Manus AI | September 25, 2025 Executive Summary Actuate 2025, hosted by Foxglove on September 23-24, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in the physical AI revolution. The conference brought together over 500 attendees from leading
Paris Summit 2025 Demo Day Winner (Early Stage): Hive Autonomy - BuiltWorldsHive Autonomy enables green, safe, and efficient global logistics operations, supporting customers in transitioning to digital operations and laying the foundation for autonomy-assisted operations through innovative technologies. Watch Fredrik Bringager, …BuiltWorldsMadeline Dulabaum Hive Autonomy enables green, safe, and efficient
You have a brilliant idea, the passion to execute it, and the drive to build something that matters. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional, a recent graduate, or a career-changer ready to take the entrepreneurial leap, launching a startup in Silicon Valley requires navigating a complex landscape of
Figure 1: Data center energy consumption surges amid the AI boom, with dramatic increases projected through 2030 Executive Summary: As we enter the latter half of 2025, the deep tech landscape is undergoing a seismic transformation defined by two powerful, intersecting currents: the undeniable rise of physical AI and a
Written by Manus AI based on a conversation between Tim Kentley Klay and Bogdan Cristei. Figure 1: The elegant double helix structure of DNA, showing the mathematical precision underlying the blueprint of life. Source: National Human Genome Research Institute Introduction: The Unheard Music of Reality Have you ever felt a
AlteregoIntroducing Alterego, the first near-telepathic interface, designed to make technology as intuitive as using your inner voice. “Near-telepathic… silent communication at the speed of thought.” 🚀 Huge congrats to Max Newlon and Arnav Kapur for bringing alterego out of stealth. AlterEgo is a silent-speech interface that turns intent into action—no
Topics covered: where robotics stands today, hype vs. reality, and key breakthroughs driving progress. We touched on which industries are likely to be transformed first, the biggest bottlenecks ahead, how Al is accelerating robotics, and where early investors might want to place their bets. Company Snapshot * Founder & CEO: Gary
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Hive and Toyota Material Handling Announce Partnership for AI-Driven TrucksHive and Toyota Material Handling Announce Partnership for AI-Driven Trucks AI-powered autonomous trucks and remote operation pave the way for the future of logistics.Hive Autonomynicole.shevchenko AI-powered autonomous trucks and remote operation pave the way for the future of logistics.
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Exciting news: Positron AI has raised $51.6M Series A led by Valor Equity Partners, Atreides Management, LP and DFJ Growth to work on their next generation inference AI accelerator. They look forward to working closely with Gavin Baker, Randy Glein, Vivek Pattipati and their teams to deliver a compelling
Thoughts from the August 8th Panel on Robotics and AI in Manufacturing and referenced sources. Introduction The convergence of artificial intelligence and robotics is fundamentally reshaping the manufacturing landscape, creating unprecedented opportunities while simultaneously challenging long-held assumptions about production, labor, and economic competitiveness. As we stand at the intersection of