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Slamcore secures $14 million funding from investors including Rockwell Automation
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Slamcore secures 14 million funding with Rockwell Automation backing

Slamcore, a developer of spatial intelligence software, announced a funding round that brings its total raised to 40 million and includes heavyweight names like ROKStar Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Interwoven Ventures, and MMC. The standout investor is Rockwell Automation, via its venture arm, signali

Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations
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Figure and Catalyst Brands Deploy Humanoid Robots in Reno

Apple’s newest iPad Air is up to $100 off for the first time
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Apple iPad Air M4 hits new sale prices

Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200
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Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200

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Figure AI scales humanoid production to unprecedented speed

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Festo Unveils Compact Gripper for Cobots

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IntBot and Certis push physical AI in Singapore

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Apple iPad Air M4 hits new sale prices

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Xreal launches budget AR glasses with anti shake tech

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Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations
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Figure and Catalyst Brands Deploy Humanoid Robots in Reno

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Application engineering becomes manufacturing's biggest competitive edge

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IntBot and Certis push physical AI in Singapore

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Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200
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Utah Enacts VPN Rule Tied to Age Verification

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EU Digital Fairness Act Sparks Privacy Debate

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