Generative AI Leads the Way: Humanoid and Service Robots Receive Major Upgrades Robotics is poised to remain a central focus in 2025 as advancements in AI and robotics accelerate, driven by major players like NVIDIA and Tesla. The development will emphasize training machine learning, digital twin simulation platforms, collaborative robotics, mobile robotic arms, and humanoid robots to adapt to various environments and enable seamless human-machine interaction. Humanoid robots, backed by substantial investment from U.S. and Chinese manufacturers, are set to ...

Providing products with consistently high quality, excellent luminous efficacy, and high cost-effectiveness, ams OSRAM has become the top supplier candidate for high-end and new energy vehicles. ams OSRAM is dedicated to full-service optical solutions for automotive lighting and display, driver / occupant monitoring system, infrared sensing, and sterilization and disinfection. Thanks to its customers’ support, product advantages and wide industry customized experience, ams OSRAM always can satisfy its customers’ needs and seek innovative market opportunities. Tr...

Fabrication process. (a) Formation of p-electrodes and etching masks. (b) Formation of active and slotted channels. (c) SEM image of slotted channel. (d) Deposition of insulator layer and photoresist opening. (e) Insulator layer opening. (f) Metallization and facet coating. Credit: Applied Physics Express (2024). In a new study, researchers at Osaka University have created the world's first compact, tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser, a significant advancement for far-ultraviolet light technology with promising applications in sterilization and disinfection. ...

photos: Luke Dyson UK – Red Haute Glammies is the annual celebration of the hard-working Glambassadors of the UK’s fastest growing UK skincare brand, Tropic. Utilising over 500 ROE CB5 LED panels in giant video walls, CPL Enhanced Technology deployed Brompton Tessera SX40 processors and XD data distributors to power the ever-changing backdrop, chosen because of their extensive range of features and built in redundancy. Tropic is a UK-based company owned and created by Susie Ma, Founder and CEO. Growing up in Cairns, Australia, S...

Image: Exertis Almo Exertis Almo announced it has become the sole North America distributor of select models of Planar's Leyard LED video walls, according to a press release. The partnership focuses on the Leyard VDS Series line of Chip on Board indoor fine pixel pitch LED video walls and the Leyard MGS Series line of outdoor fine pixel pitch LED video walls. "Being named the sole North American distributor for these LED video wall product lines is a significant milestone in our longstanding relationship with Planar," Tom Keefe,...

Rijk Zwaan's High Tech Trial Centre (TCHT) enables the comprehensive collection of crop data. Recently, the company has started a new LED Cucumber trial to showcase the production potential under 327 µmol PAR Light. Marcel van Koppen, Crop Coordinator of Cucumber at Rijk Zwaan, elaborates on this trial and shares what other varieties can be seen at Rijk Zwaan's TCHT. Rijk Zwaan aims for higher yields with a new LED cucumber trial In this new LED cucumber trial, Rijk Zwaan planted the high-wire crop on 18 October at the TCHT. F...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokid is poised to unveil its groundbreaking next-generation smart glasses, the Rokid Glasses, at the highly anticipated Rokid Jungle 2024 event, set to take place on 18 November in Hangzhou, China. Seamlessly integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence with augmented reality, Rokid Glasses represent the pinnacle of innovation. As the most eagerly awaited event in the augmented reality calendar, Rokid Jungle 2024 is destined to be the largest and most consequential gathering of its kind on the global stage...

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) has garnered significant recognition for its cutting-edge smart life solutions at the CES® 2025 Innovation Awards, securing over 20 awards, including three prestigious Best of Innovation Awards. The CES Innovation Awards program, presented annually by the Consumer Technology Association, celebrates groundbreaking consumer products and services across a diverse array of device and technology categories at the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. A high...

MADRID - Nov. 12, 2024 - Ommatidia LiDAR, an innovator in advanced 3D optical metrology and LiDAR systems, announced that it will officially simultaneously launch its Q2 Laser RADAR at two major industry events this year: SPS 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany (November 12-14), and Precisiebeurs 2024 in s’Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (November 20-21). The Q2 Laser RADAR represents a significant leap forward in the industry, blending high-precision 3D dimensional metrology with advanced vibration analysis, all in one powerful tool. This new system is...

It can now be revealed that INFiLED, a global manufacturer of LED display solutions, provided the backbone for Jason Derulo’s performance at EarthSoul, the UAE’s premier eco-conscious music festival, which made its debut at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena in June. INFiLED provided a massive 9m by 5m LED wall that became the focal point of the performance, as well as two IMAG screens measuring 6m by 3.5m. Aligning with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability, EarthSoul festival was headlined by Jason Derulo and also featured regional st...

Deep inside the $40 million project to develop next-generation bionic contact lenses, scientists have developed a new material primed to transfer information from a mobile phone directly on to eyeballs. How humans engage with media could be about to change. As more is understood about the damage of excessive screen time on phones and laptops, biometric solutions are under development to limit the time spent staring at an LED screen. While a brain-computer interface built by Elon Musk’s Neuralink Corp takes the idea to the extreme – by surgically attaching a neura...

Shelton Nyakundi, an 18-year-old student at the Menengai boarding school in Nakuru, Kenya, believes one simple thing could make the difference between the academic success and failure of many pupils: light.  Nyakundi says to save money, his school switches off its inefficient incandescent lights at 10 p.m. depriving students of valuable studying time. “Right now, lack of light is a limiting factor, both in the evenings and in the mornings,” says Nyakundi, who wants to work in healthcare when he graduates. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) C...

Illuminated tomato cultivation has largely switched to LED lighting. Certainly growing under Full LED has its challenges. That is why this winter a group of 27 growers and cultivation managers of tomato farms, will meet every four weeks to gain and exchange knowledge, shares Annelies Hooijmans on Kas als Energiebron. The lack of radiant heat under LED compared to the sun or SON-T is one of the reasons for the big differences in approach to cultivation. Furthermore, the options in the spectrum, plant power, and the choice of dimming give many options and therefore ...

3,480 exhibitors, about 80,000 visitors The world’s leading trade fair more international than ever electronica presents itself as global platform for the All Electric Society Where the future meets the present: At electronica 2024 in Munich, the international electronics industry impressively demonstrated in 18 exhibition halls that digital technologies are the key to achieving a carbon-neutral future. From November 12 to 15, 3,480 exhibitors presented their innovations across the entire spectrum of electronics to about 80,000 visitors at the world’s le...

Yokneam Illit, Israel – November 14, 2024 – Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), an award-winning pioneer in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-based wearable gesture control technology, announced that its latest Mudra Link, neural interface wristband, has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association as a CES®[TN1] 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree. This award, in the XR Technologies & Accessories category, underscores Mudra Link’s breakthro...

LEUVEN, Belgium & SILICON VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Swave Photonics, the true holographic display company, today announced that its Holographic eXtended Reality (HXR) platform has been selected as an Honoree for the CES® 2025 Innovation Awards in the XR Technologies and Accessories category. HXR is the world’s first chipset designed to create holographic images for augmented reality (AR) form factors that will enable AI-powered spatial computing. The CES Innovation Awards® 2025 program rec...

Mumbai Central Depot Installs India's First 2-Way LED Pit Lighting for Rail Maintenance Mumbai’s Western Railway (WR) has installed India’s first two-way switch-controlled LED lighting system at its Mumbai Central Coaching Depot, setting a benchmark in the railway sector for sustainable lighting. The new illumination system is designed with 120 LED pit lights (16W/48V each) and is controlled via two-way switches, allowing for segmented control across two circuits. This unique setup not only prevents energy wastage but also significantly e...

The new state-of-the art studio at the Chargers' recently opened training facility and corporate headquarters – The Bolt – delivers a wide range of content creation opportunities for the team's in-stadium production unit, digital media team and outside media outlets alike. The Los Angeles Chargers today officially unveiled their state-of-the-art, in-house content studio at The Bolt – the team's El Segundo-based training facility and corporate headquarters that first opened its doors this past July. Located in the heart of Los Angeles's ...

Amazon's Fire TV Omni mini-LED TVs have a light sensor that auto-adjusts picture quality based on Ambient light. (Image source: Amazon) Amazon has announced new models for its Omni line of smart TVs. What makes these new TVs special is that they are the first models in the Omni line to use mini-LED technology. They also have features that make them great for gaming. The new Fire TV Omni Mini-LED series has a QLED mini-LED display with a peak brightness of up to 1,400 nits and up to 1,344 dimming zones. Amazon says the TVs also have suppo...

Ennostar (TWSE: 3714) has deep expertise in the automotive sector, and today, Lextar, a subsidiary of Ennostar, and Inova Semiconductors jointly announce the signing of a license agreement in which Inova Semiconductors will provide its ISELED and ILaS technology to Lextar. This license agreement solidifies Lextar’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries and delivering state-of-the-art solutions for the next generation of automotive interactive lighting applications. The completion of this agreement marks a significant milestone, positioning Lextar&rs...

Recently, Kinglight General Manager, Mr. Gongwen had a talk with LEDinside, an influential media in LED industry, over several hot topics including the trend of LED display industry, LED cinemas, LED virtual production, LED package and MiP LED technology, and Kinglight strategic plans in the future. Mr. Gong said, China LED display market are gradually recovering from the coronal virus pandemic and we will see a slow growth in 2024 as we saw in the passed 2023, and Kinglight will constantly focus on LED packaging and believes dedication is vital for th...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Using silicon photonics technology for semiconductor optical circuits, OKI (TOKYO: 6703) has successfully developed an ultracompact photonic integrated circuit chip with a broad range of potential applications, including optical fiber sensors, laser vibrometers, and optical biosensors. This makes it possible to achieve ultra-miniaturization and low power consumption similar to LSI (Note 1), as well as dramatically lower costs through mass production of optical sensor modules. Optical sensors are a technology that uses optical fibers and...

Munich – November 11, 2024 – Samsung Semiconductor Europe is presenting groundbreaking innovations in next-generation semiconductor technologies for artificial intelligence (AI), automotive and beyond at booth B6.602 at electronica 2024 from November 12-15 in Munich. Under the theme “CROSSROADS: Where the future begins”, the exhibition will focus on Samsung’s advanced technologies, highlighting how they are driving new possibilities in diverse applications including HPC, server, data center, automotive and consumer electronics. V...

In-Road Warning System (IRWL) Crosswalk at North Broadway in Yonkers Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced the installation of six new in-road solar LED crosswalks across the City. The new LaneLight In-Road Warning System (IRWL) lights up crosswalks as pedestrians cross the street using solar-powered flashing in-pavement LED and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons. The City installed the first crosswalk at School 16 on North Broadway earlier this month. Yonkers is the first city in Westchester County to install these illuminated I...

The Institute of Plant Production at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Pisa, Italy) has recently inaugurated a technology container to promote research and development in the field of vertical farming and indoor cultivation, with the aim of studying the response of horticultural crops to changes in their environment and cultivation conditions. The container for the indoor cultivation of plants This was made possible by the collaboration between C-Led and Greatit, who provided their innovative equipment as part of the Agritech project. A state-of-the-art facility has ...

Droplit - The new umbrella with built-in lights NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Introducing the Droplit LED umbrella. This is not an average umbrella – it’s a game-changer in outdoor gear, featuring a built-in LED lighting system that illuminates a large area to increase safety and visibility. Perfect for anyone who wants to stay dry while lighting up their path. Droplit is ideal for moms, dads, tech fans, college students, outdoor enthusiasts, dog owners, or anyone who braves the night or the rain. ...

The Agon Pro AG276FK is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. (Image source: AOC) AOC has expanded its Agon Pro series again, less than a month after releasing the AG346UCD (curr. $599.99 on Amazon). While the Agon Pro AG346UCD is a curved QD-OLED gaming monitor that outputs at 1440p and 175 Hz, the new Agon Pro AG276FK takes a different route. Specifically, AOC has based its new 27-inch monitor on an IPS panel that outputs at 1080p with a 81.6 PPI. Although that may sound unimpressive on the face of it, the Agon Pro AG276FK...

XIAMEN, China, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 6th, Tianma Global Innovation Conference 2024 (TIC 2024) was held in Xiamen, where Tianma unveiled its latest research and development breakthroughs. The grand event underscored Tianma's dedication to continuous exploration and innovation in display technology. Chairman Peng Xuhui of Tianma delivered a keynote speech entitled "Perseverance," providing in-depth insights from four perspectives. First, perseverance in manufacturing. Tianma remains dedicated to the manufacturing sector, ...

Beijing (Gasgoo)- Smart LiDAR solution provider RoboSense recently announced that its fully self-developed M-Core SoC chip received AEC-Q100 automotive-grade reliability certification in October, marking it as the world's first LiDAR-specific SoC chip to achieve this standard. Set to debut on RoboSense's ultra-thin mid-to-long-range MX LiDAR, the M-Core-enabled MX is expected to enter mass production in early 2025. The M-Core chip, RoboSense's inaugural self-developed SoC, integrates essential LiDAR components—including ...

Signify and the University of British Columbia has announced that their pepper production trial is now entering its fourth year. This trial, which focuses on optimizing dynamic lighting conditions, has delivered insights into how pepper plants respond to artificial lighting throughout the year. As the trial enters its fourth year, its goal has become more holistic: to achieve a target production of over 40 kg/m² of peppers for a full-year cycle with a dynamic light recipe using GreenPower LED toplighting force 2.0 (TLF 2.0) with color control functionality and taking in...