➀ Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lisa Underberg has been appointed to the Chair of Digital Automation Systems at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg;
➁ Her research focuses on the enhanced application and integration of wireless communication in industrial automation systems;
➂ Underberg emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary solutions, such as the use of digital twins, and the need for human-machine interaction in implementing wireless communication systems.
➀ Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed an AI-powered robot capable of preparing coffee in a busy kitchen setting. This innovation combines advanced AI, sensitive sensors, and precise motor skills to navigate complex environments more effectively than traditional robots.
➁ The new system features a robotic arm with seven movable joints that can interpret verbal instructions, assess its surroundings, and perform tasks like finding a mug, opening drawers, and mixing coffee with water.
➂ The robot's adaptive technology ensures smooth operation even when faced with unexpected changes, such as objects being moved during task execution. This advancement highlights the potential for robots with advanced intelligence to take on more complex human tasks.
➀ Huang emphasized the need for significantly more computation for agentic AI;
➁ Nvidia announced the Blackwell Ultra GPU with Dell's 20-PetaFLOPS workstation;
➂ The company also introduced the GROOT humanoid robot and discussed collaborations with GM and T-Mobile for autonomous driving and AI-native 6G networks.
➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has released new power-management chips aimed at meeting the rising power demands of modern data centers, particularly for high-performance computing and AI applications.
➁ These chips, including the TPS1685 and integrated GaN power stages, offer enhanced protection, higher density, and improved efficiency, with a focus on reducing size by 50% compared to traditional hot-swap controllers.
➂ TI's innovations are designed to support data center engineers, power system architects, and hardware developers in creating more sustainable and energy-efficient data center infrastructures.
➀ Researchers at EPFL and IBM Research Europe have developed a novel optical amplifier using gallium phosphide-on-silicon dioxide technology, which achieves unprecedented broadband signal amplification in a compact photonic chip.
➁ The traveling-wave parametric amplifier (TWPA) demonstrates over 10 dB of gain across a 140 nm bandwidth, surpassing traditional erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs).
➂ This breakthrough in optical amplification holds potential applications in data centers, AI processors, high-performance computing, and even autonomous vehicle LiDAR systems.
➀ We are covering the NVIDIA GTC 2025 keynote live, expecting a number of announcements in GPUs, AI, networking, and robotics.
➁ The event is held at the SAP Center, San Jose, due to the large number of attendees.
➂ NVIDIA has seen massive growth with the AI boom, becoming a leader in major data center categories.
➀ Asus has unveiled the Ascent GX10, its version of Nvidia's Project Digits.
➁ The Ascent GX10 is a mini-PC that leverages the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip for AI performance.
➂ The device offers up to 1,000 TOPS of AI performance and is designed for developers and AI researchers.
➀ Researchers at the University of Houston have provided new insights into the basic process of heart development in utero, offering potential advancements in the treatment of heart disease.
➁ The study focuses on tunneling nanotube-like structures, which are long, thin membrane channels that connect cells.
➂ These structures physically connect cardiomyocytes in the myocardium to endocardial cells in the endocardium, facilitating long-distance intercellular communication essential for heart formation.
➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。
➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。
➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。
➀ NVIDIA GTC 2025正在举行，展示AI、机器人和计算进步；
➁ KIOXIA展示了其LC9系列NVMe 122.88 TB SSD，专为AI时代设计；
➂ KIOXIA还将展示其革命性的KIOXIA All-in-Storage ANNS与产品量化（KIOXIA AiSAQ）技术。
➀ Magenta Mobility推出名为NorMinc的先进物联网车辆管理平台，该平台通过实时洞察、预测分析和AI驱动的智能，提升效率高达30%，实现更智能的路线规划、主动维护和卓越的安全措施。
➁ NorMinc不仅提供车辆位置、速度和状况的实时监控，还通过分析历史数据进行性能优化。其先进的地理围栏功能可精确分析进出和逗留时间，进一步增强路线规划和安全性。
➂ 平台集成了视频远程信息处理和行车记录仪功能，支持主动驾驶员辅导和事故响应，同时提供即时电子邮件和短信警报以快速解决关键问题，延长车辆寿命并降低运营成本。
➀ Researchers at Penn State have developed a method to deliver sound to a specific location without headphones, creating private listening zones.
➁ The technology uses two ultrasonic beams focused by acoustic metasurfaces to form an audible enclave where only the intended listener can hear.
➂ The system has potential applications in enhancing audio privacy in shared spaces and improving in-car audio systems.
➀ Researchers at the University of Turku have made a breakthrough in nanotechnology by refining single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) for highly accurate sensor applications.
➁ The study focuses on separating nanotubes based on chirality, allowing precise control over their properties for optimized sensor performance.
➂ This advancement could revolutionize medical diagnostics by enabling the detection of biological markers at extremely low concentrations, with potential applications in hormone level monitoring and disease detection.
➀ The automotive industry is experiencing a revolution with the rise of software-defined vehicles and AI integration.
➁ Traditional ECU architectures are shifting towards centralized and zonal designs for efficiency and data handling.
➂ Soitec's FD-SOI technology is crucial for enhancing performance, energy efficiency, and reliability in next-generation automotive applications.
➀ Baidu has released two advanced AI models, ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, and made ERNIE Bot freely accessible.
➁ ERNIE 4.5 demonstrates significant enhancements in logical reasoning and coding abilities, matching the performance of DeepSeek-R1 at half the cost.
➂ ERNIE X1 is designed for reasoning-intensive tasks and is set to enhance user experience across Baidu's product ecosystem.
➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.
➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.
➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.
➀ Infineon Technologies has unveiled the next generation of high-density power modules to enhance AI and HPC capabilities.
➁ The OptiMOS TDM2454xx modules offer industry-leading power density and efficiency, optimizing the total cost of ownership for AI data center operators.
➂ These modules feature vertical power delivery (VPD) to reduce resistive losses and improve performance, building upon the success of previous dual-phase modules.
➀ Researchers at Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an evolving encyclopedia called the 'Tree of Robots' to classify and compare robotic systems.
➁ The encyclopedia focuses on defining specialized capabilities of robots, particularly their tactile fitness and motion fitness, which are crucial for real-world applications.
➂ The 'Tree of Robots' aims to support future research by providing a comprehensive resource for identifying suitable systems for algorithm testing and expanding with new metrics and robotic systems.
➀ Microchip Technology has introduced the PIC32A family of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) designed for high-performance applications in industries like automotive, industrial, AI/ML, and medical.
➁ Key features include high-speed analog integration with a 200 MHz CPU, 12-bit ADCs with up to 40 Msps sampling rate, and 5 ns high-speed comparators.
➂ The MCUs also offer advanced security features and support for efficient edge sensing and signal processing, balancing high performance with cost-effective system design.
➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;
➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';
➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.
