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Industrial Automation

3 articles

Futuristic factory floor with robotic arms and AI interfaces, showcasing the integration of Edge AI in industrial automation.
Automation & Robotics

What is Edge AI in Industrial Automation and Why Does it Matter?

By 2040, the Edge AI market is projected to skyrocket from $25.

Rui Almeida·June 19, 2026
A versatile, multi-limbed AI robot arm reconfiguring itself on a modern factory floor, symbolizing adaptable automation.
Research & Breakthroughs

Theker raises $85M for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot

Theker, a Spanish startup, just secured US$85 million in Series A funding, marking the largest investment ever for a European robotics company, according to Essential Business .

David Katzman·June 12, 2026
Futuristic Neural Processing Unit (NPU) powering a complex edge computing network with rapid data streams, symbolizing enhanced AI capabilities.
Hardware & Gadgets

How AI Accelerators Boost Edge Computing Power in 2026

A Neural Processing Unit (NPU) can classify video and execute large language models (LLMs) 3.

Armen Bedrosian·June 6, 2026