➀ Uber and NVIDIA are partnering to accelerate the deployment of 100K AI-powered robotaxis;
➁ NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 platform will be used to build the autonomous fleet;
➂ The partnership aims to create a scalable framework for autonomous mobility networks.
➀ DISPLAY VISIONS launches EA HMI Series touch panels to simplify integration with industrial PLC systems, eliminating complex hardware setups;
➀ Panels feature high-brightness displays (1,000 cd/m²) and support Modbus protocols, compatible with 20+ major PLC brands;
➂ Free HMI Designer software enables drag-and-drop interface creation and real-time PLC data synchronization.
➀ PI showcases high-precision motion systems, including linear stages and piezo-driven nano-focus motors, for super-resolution microscopy and live-cell imaging at Neuroscience 2025;
➁ Advanced solutions like 6-axis hexapod manipulators and low-profile XY stages support microsurgery robotics and rapid 3D imaging;
➂ Compact voice-coil stages and nanopositioning systems emphasize OEM integration and enhanced resolution for DNA sequencing and bio-nanotechnology.
➀ Substrate, a Peter Thiel-backed startup, raised $100 million to compete with ASML in lithography tools using X-Ray technology;
➁ Its proprietary particle accelerator-based X-Ray lithography claims to produce wafers at a fraction of ASML's EUV cost, achieving 2nm resolution;
➂ The team includes experts from TSMC, Applied Materials, and U.S. National Labs, with validation from defense and intelligence-linked investors like In-Q-Tel.
➀ POLYN Technology has validated its Neuromorphic Analogue Signal Processing (NASP) chip, which performs AI inference in the analog domain with microwatt-level power consumption, significantly lower than digital processors;
➁ The NASP platform processes sensor signals in their native analog form, targeting always-on edge devices for applications like wearables, automotive sensing, and robotics;
➂ The first chip features a Voice Activity Detection (VAD) core, with future plans for speaker recognition and voice extraction, and evaluation kits are now available for ultra-low-power voice control development.
➀ Nordic Semiconductor launched an open-source Android app (nRF Toolbox) to support Bluetooth Channel Sounding, integrated with its nRF54L Series SoCs;
➁ The solution demonstrates interoperability with Google Pixel 10 smartphones, achieving ±1m accuracy within 20m range for applications like asset tracking and indoor positioning;
➂ Nordic played a key role in developing the Bluetooth LE standard, leveraging its expertise to drive adoption in healthcare, retail, and industrial sectors.
➀ University College London (UCL) has launched the Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) in IDEALondon, collaborating with the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC), UK Space Agency (UKSA), and Space South Central to strengthen the UK's space innovation ecosystem;
➁ The lab is part of a national network of 15 SELs, offering resources and a collaborative environment for space sector startups and entrepreneurs;
➂ From November 2025 to March 2026, monthly events in Edinburgh, Leeds, and IDEALondon will support early-stage space ventures through networking and co-working opportunities.
➀ Samsung led global smartphone shipments in Q2 2025 with 58 million units and 19.7% market share, followed by Apple (15.7%) and Xiaomi (14.4%);
➁ vivo and Transsion ranked fourth and fifth, with Transsion experiencing a 1.7% YoY decline;
➂ Total shipments increased 1% YoY to 295.2 million units, while 'Others' category declined by 3.1%.
➀ Lilly has deployed the world's largest AI factory for drug discovery, using NVIDIA's Blackwell Ultra GPUs and DGX SuperPOD technology;
➁ The AI factory is expected to accelerate drug discovery timelines and enable breakthroughs in genomics, personalized medicine, and molecular design;
➂ Lilly TuneLab, an AI and machine learning platform, will provide access to drug discovery models based on Lilly's proprietary data;
➃ The AI factory will enhance Lilly's capacity to manufacture high-demand medications and strengthen supply chain reliability;
➄ Lilly is ranked the No. 1 most AI-ready pharma company by CB Insights.
