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Two model classes get conflated in robotics conversations: vision-language models and vision-language-action models. They sound similar, both ingest images and text, and both come from the same lineage of multimodal pretraining. But for anyone trying to deploy an AI system that moves — not just describes — the distinction is decisive. VLM vs VLA is […]
Read full articleHuman Archive, a startup founded by Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices to collect the real-world physical training data that AI and robotics labs are racing to acquire.
Insider Brief Logistics startup Stord has raised $250 million in a Series F round at a $3 billion valuation and launched a new physical AI and robotics lab in Atlanta to go up against Amazon’s e-commerce and fulfillment network. The round was led by existing investors and included Strike Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Franklin […]
The event could redefine investment in robotics by merging blockchain liquidity with real-world robotics, potentially transforming capital markets. The post Aerodrome hosts first Virtuals launch with XMAQUINA on May 26 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Insider Brief GE Vernova announced an agreement to aquire Canadian robotics and automation integrator Robotech Automation. The energy technology company did not disclose the financial details of the deal, but said the acquisition will expand its robotics capabilities and automation efforts across its manufacturing and supply chain operations. GE Vernova said the transaction is expected […]
DeepMind's shift to 'world models' could redefine AI's role in robotics and scientific discovery, emphasizing causality over language processing. The post Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says language models can’t understand reality, pushes for ‘world models’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
A recap of the 2026 I/O Dialogues, where leaders discuss the future of AI, quantum computing, robotics and creativity.
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — IXSAR Capital, a San Francisco–based venture firm investing at the frontier of Space Technology, Autonomy, and Robotics, today announced its focused venture platform designed to back technical founders building the next generation of intelligent systems, physical AI, and advanced infrastructure. IXSAR Capital partners early with founders developing hard engineering solutions across orbit, […]
AGILINK's rapid growth and significant funding highlight the increasing demand and potential for advanced robotics in diverse industries. The post AGILINK raises hundreds of millions at $1B valuation, shipping thousands of robotic hands since January appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
