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
Urban Sky wins STRATFI contract for stratospheric balloon technologiesStratospheric ballooning company Urban Sky has won a contract from the U.S. Air Force for small balloons to complement, or replace, satellites.SpaceNewsJeff Foust WASHINGTON — Stratospheric ballooning company Urban Sky has won a contract from the U.S. Air Force to
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.
WattBuy Acquired by Schneider Electric to Accelerate Residential Electrification in the U.S./PRNewswire/ -- WattBuy, a software company providing personalized energy insights and electrification solutions for residential customers, today announced…Cision PR NewswireWattBuy WattBuy to Collaborate with EnergySage and Qmerit to Deliver Unmatched Electrification Experiences for Homeowners BOSTON, Aug.
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
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The year 2025 has been declared "the year of agents," and nowhere was this more evident than at the Berkeley Agentic AI Summit held on August 2nd at UC Berkeley. With over 2,000 in-person attendees and 10,000 online participants, this landmark event brought together visionary leaders
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Lockheed Martin Taps Librestream for Defense CollaborationLockheed Martin and Librestream have partnered with Microsoft to deploy Onsight NOW, a secure video collaboration platform for defense | XR News from AuganixAuganix.orgSam Sprigg July 31, 2025 2025, Collaborations & Partnerships, Collaborative, Defence & Security, General XR News, News, Platform, Product Launch, Remote
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TL;DR Raise Robotics raised $7.75M in seed funding to scale its multipurpose robotic platform designed for construction sites. Their robot performs tasks like drilling and bolting on steel structures, reducing human risk and increasing precision. The system is mobile, adaptable to real-world site conditions, and aims to address
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A comprehensive analysis of current market conditions, equity dynamics, and funding trends for founders and entrepreneurs Executive Summary The startup funding landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation since the end of the zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) era in 2021. What was once a predictable 18-month funding cycle has evolved
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A journey through the last fireworks show in existence and Roger Penrose's mind-bending vision of a universe that forgets itself Picture this: You're sitting in the ultimate cosmic theater, watching the very last show that will ever be performed in the universe. The stage is unimaginably
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Executive Summary: As we enter the second half of 2025, the artificial intelligence and robotics landscape is experiencing unprecedented convergence. From China's world-first subway delivery robots to North Carolina State's breakthrough in autonomous materials discovery, the boundaries between digital intelligence and physical capability are dissolving at
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TL;DR As AI grows, so do its power demands—unsustainably so. Inference (running AI models) now consumes most of the energy, prompting startups and tech giants to design energy-efficient chips optimized specifically for this task. Companies like Positron and Groq claim major efficiency and cost gains over Nvidia’s
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How the convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensing is creating the most significant investment opportunity since the smartphone revolution We are at the dawn of a new industrial era where AI escapes the confines of screens and enters the physical world. The convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, automation,
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Executive Summary The venture capital landscape in Q1 2025 presents a complex narrative of market maturation, selective capital deployment, and emerging structural shifts that demand strategic attention. This inaugural issue of Venture Pulse synthesizes critical data from Carta's comprehensive reports on pre-seed funding and VC fund performance, alongside
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Based on the fascinating investigation by Derek Muller (Veritasium) in his video "The Absurd Search For Dark Matter"* Picture this: You're standing at the edge of a gold mine in Australia, about to descend one kilometer underground—deeper than the height of three Empire State Buildings
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you fell into a black hole? Would you be crushed instantly, or would something even stranger occur? Thanks to Albert Einstein's groundbreaking work on general relativity [1], we can actually predict what would happen, and the answer is far more
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Imagine if I told you that inside your smartphone, tablet, or computer, there are billions of tiny switches working together like the world's most organized ant colony. These switches are so small that you could fit millions of them on the tip of a pencil, yet they'