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Sensors & Measurement
Sensors, measurement systems and testing technologies for industry, research and intelligent applications, from sensing principles to digital data analysis.
Edge AI
Edge AI processes sensor data locally on devices, machines and embedded systems, fast, efficient and less dependent on the cloud.
Physical AI
Physical AI combines artificial intelligence with sensors, robotics and actuators, enabling machines to understand and interact with the real world.
Robotics
Technologies and applications for industrial robots, collaborative robots, AMRs, service robots, humanoids and intelligent robotic systems.
Industrial AI & Smart Manufacturing
AI, sensor data and connected production for predictive maintenance, quality assurance, process optimization and intelligent factories.
Machine Vision & Perception
Cameras, 3D sensors and artificial intelligence for automated inspection, object detection, quality control and robot perception.
Autonomous Systems & Mobility
Sensor fusion, artificial intelligence and navigation for driver assistance, autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, drones and mobile systems.
Smart Buildings & Homes
Intelligent buildings use sensors, connectivity and AI to improve energy efficiency, security, comfort and automated operation.
Smart Cities
Connected sensors and artificial intelligence support traffic management, infrastructure, energy systems, environmental monitoring and public services.
Gadgets & Smart Devices
Wearables, connected devices and smart gadgets that use sensors and artificial intelligence to create useful, unusual or entertaining functions.
Fundamentals & Glossary
Clear explanations of important concepts in sensors, Edge AI, Physical AI, robotics, machine vision and intelligent automation.
Markets & Companies
Market data, companies, funding rounds, acquisitions and strategic developments across sensors, robotics and artificial intelligence.
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03.08.2026

World Models: How AI Learns to Understand the Physical World

World Models: How AI Learns to Understand the Physical World

Artificial intelligence can identify objects, process language and discover complex patterns in large datasets. For machines operating in the physical world, however, pattern recognition alone is not enough. A robot should not only detect a box in front of it. It also needs to estimate how the box…

03.08.2026

New Robotic Hands for NEO: 25 Degrees of Freedom and Tactile Sensing

New Robotic Hands for NEO: 25 Degrees of Freedom and Tactile Sensing
Courtesy of 1X

1X has introduced new hands for its humanoid robot NEO. The tendon-driven system offers a total of 25 degrees of freedom. Of these, 22 are located in the fingers and palm, while three are assigned to the wrist. According to the company, the hands are designed to combine a high level of mobility…

31.07.2026

Embedded AI: When Artificial Intelligence Becomes Part of the Device

Embedded AI: When Artificial Intelligence Becomes Part of the Device

What is embedded AI? Embedded AI is the integration of artificial intelligence into a dedicated electronic device or embedded system. Instead of using AI only as external software or a centralized cloud service, the intelligence becomes part of the product itself. An embedded AI device may capture…

31.07.2026

Machine Vision and Machine Perception: When Machines Begin to Understand Their Environment

Machine Vision and Machine Perception: When Machines Begin to Understand Their Environment

For many years, machine vision was primarily associated with factory automation. Cameras inspected components, read codes or verified that products had been assembled correctly. Today, the technology is expanding far beyond conventional industrial image processing. Modern systems do not merely…

30.07.2026

Smart Buildings and Smart Cities: Connecting Intelligent Buildings with the Urban Ecosystem

Smart Buildings and Smart Cities: Connecting Intelligent Buildings with the Urban Ecosystem

Smart homes and smart buildings do not have to operate as isolated systems. When buildings communicate with energy networks, mobility services and municipal infrastructure, they become active components of a smart city. Sensors, edge AI and interoperable platforms provide the foundation for this…

29.07.2026

Changes on the Robert Bosch GmbH board of management

Changes on the Robert Bosch GmbH board of management
Photo credit: Bosch

Dr. Stefan Hartung is stepping down from his position as chairman of the board of management on June 30, 2026, and leaving the board of management at his own request and in close consultation with the shareholders. Dr. Christian Fischer will succeed him as chairman of the board of management of…

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