5 fundraising imperatives for robotics startups
There's never been a better time to pursue funding for robotics startups, but you are more likely to succeed if you build a strategy marked by the same sophistication you bring to your business. Lidiya Dervisheva Contrib.....»»
The EV startup boom is over. Companies are now trying to avoid a bust.
Many EV startups are struggling to pay their bills. They are contending with higher costs, government probes, lawsuits, C-suite turnover and investor burnout in a high-interest-rate environment. For many, the EV startup boom is turning into a bummer......»»
FunP raises US$3 million from Foxconn subsidiary Ennoconn
Taiwan digital advertising group funP Innovation has just raised US$3.12 million in the first closing of the latest fundraising round from a Foxconn subsidiary, Ennoconn......»»
Column: Future engineers are already at work on EVs and AVs in FIRST Robotics in high school
The FIRST Robotics competitions taking place now around the globe is a huge affair; in the United States, around 615,000 high school students work on robotic teams. The program, founded in the 1970s by inventor Dean Kamen, serves as an incubator for.....»»
The tech industry avoided an "extinction-level event," but it"s not unscathed
For much of the weekend, Silicon Valley scrambled to find a way through what one prominent tech investor described as an "extinction-level event for startups" after the collapse of a top lender in the industry......»»
Makers Get Busy In Brussels This Weekend!
For this second edition, the MakerFaire.Brussels wants to impress young and old alike. An explosion of creativity and technology that will take the form of demonstrations and workshops around 3D printing, screen printing, laser cutting, robotics, dr.....»»
Silicon Valley Bank collapse sends tech startups scrambling
The sudden collapse of a top Silicon Valley lender has pushed tech investors and startups to scramble to figure out their financial exposure and the impact on their ability to operate, at a time when many businesses were already on edge from widespre.....»»
Commercial electric trucks take center stage at work truck show in Indianapolis
Shyft Group and several startups are using the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis to debut new electric commercial trucks......»»
Three crucial moments when founding a cybersecurity startup
With 10% of startups failing in the first year, making wise and future-proof decisions for your new cybersecurity venture is essential. Building the perfect cybersecurity startup As society adapts to an increasingly digital world, opportunities for c.....»»
The 10 most innovative companies in transportation of 2023
From Ford, Bosch, and Alphabet’s Waymo to startups such as Sea Machines and Wallbox, these companies are bringing fresh thinking to moving people and goods—on land, at sea, and in the air. Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company.....»»
How Microsoft’s investment in ChatGPT could reshape Big Tech as we know it
Microsoft's investment in OpenAI and ChatGPT is a gain for both companies as well as a game-changer for Big Tech and startups. Microsoft's investment in OpenAI and ChatGPT is a gain for both companies as well as a game-changer for Big Tech and st.....»»
Automotive tech startups land $647.5 million from VCs, equity investors in February
Automotive technology startups raised about $648 million from venture capital firms and other equity investors in February......»»
Chances not high for Tesla to adopt Arbe 4D mmWave radar, say sources
Rumors of Tesla re-embracing mmWave radars for its EVs has garnered global attention, but according to industry sources the chances are not high for the EV giant to adopt 4D imaging radars from leading supplier Arbe Robotics, despite market speculati.....»»
Framework structure with nanoscopic insulation enables components for soft robotics and flexible electronics
Classical robots, such as those used for manufacturing, can lift heavy loads and repeat automated processes precisely. But they are too rigid and bulky for delicate work and interaction with humans. The research field of soft robotics works on the de.....»»
The Disruptors Who Want to Make Death Greener
Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting......»»
Lucid, Nikola and Lordstown Motors miss EV goals by big margins
Lucid, Nikola and Lordstown, three EV startups that went public by merging with SPACS, all came up well short of their original goals for 2022......»»
Nikola"s Q4 losses widen to $222 million
Loss-making U.S. startups such as Nikola and Lordstown Motors have been battling costs associated with ramping up production as they seek to grab a share in the commercial vehicles market......»»
What physicists can learn from shark intestines
In 1920, inventor Nikola Tesla patented a type of pipe that he called a "valvular conduit," which was built to draw fluid in one direction without any moving parts or added energy, and has applications ranging from soft robotics to medical implants......»»
Mesh assists startups to build international networks and focuses on new mobile technology industry
Mr. Tony Yu, partner of Mesh Ventures, indicated that the success enjoyed by the Silicon Valley model today, is a result of mind collision and brainstorming from two groups of people: firstly, countless entrepreneurs coming from different countries w.....»»
From partnership to Investment: Systex helps startups expand into international market
Known for being a leader in Taiwan's information service industry, Systex Corporation has been reinforcing its efforts to incubate Taiwanese startups since 2018. It has also actively expanded its software ecosystem. Each year, its AI+ Generator Progr.....»»
Navigating complex biological systems with smart fibers
Integrative actuators and sensors within a single active device offer compelling capabilities for developing robotics, prosthetic limbs, and minimally invasive surgical tools. But instrumenting these devices at the microscale is constrained by curren.....»»