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  • KULR, EDOM Tech Announce AI Supply Chain Collaboration

    KULR, EDOM Tech Announce AI Supply Chain Collaboration

    HOUSTON, TX, Feb 4, 2025 – KULR Technology Group, Inc. announced its partnership with EDOM Technology , a long-standing NVIDIA Channel Partner and a integration and distribution company. This collaboration positions KULR to deliver KULR Xero Vibe (KXV) and KULR ONE product lines to Taiwan, a global epicenter of AI supply chain development, by leveraging its suite of energy management products and solutions to address the need for large-scale systems cooling within the AI ecosystem.

    Image: KULR Technology Group, Inc.

    The partnership will enable KULR to service both server and edge computing devices within the AI supply chain while deploying its suite of energy management products and solutions to meet the needs of the entire AI ecosystem. By aligning with EDOM, KULR is positioning itself to address the global surge in demand for AI infrastructure, fueled by initiatives like The Stargate Project making a recent $500 billion push to accelerate AI infrastructure expansion in the United States.

    “Our partnership with EDOM underscores our commitment to scaling our AI solutions to meet the growing demands of the industry,” said Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group. “EDOM’s deep-rooted relationship with NVIDIA and extensive expertise in the AI supply chain make them an ideal partner to integrate and distribute our technologies, such as the KXV and KULR ONE, across the region.”

    Taiwan plays a pivotal role in the global AI supply chain, driving advancements that shape the future of AI infrastructure. Highlighting this prominence, Bloomberg featured Taiwan’s importance in the AI ecosystem. With EDOM as a key partner, KULR plans to grow its AI business across Taiwan and the broader Asian market by tapping into EDOM’s market knowledge.

    In recent months, the company has made progress advancing its infrastructure buildout to support the AI ecosystem, including:

    KXV Licensing Partnership for Data Center Cooling: KULR secured a licensing agreement with a Japanese company specializing in systems integration and semiconductor solutions. Their KXV technology will help optimize large-scale fan systems for data center cooling, HVAC, and other industrial applications.

    KXV with NVIDIA Jetson: KULR introduced KXV, integrated with NVIDIA Jetson, to improve vibration control for edge AI systems. This integration combines strong vibration management with AI capabilities, ensuring high performance and reliable operation in edge AI environments.

    Carbon Fiber Cathode Licensing Agreement in Nuclear Reactor Systems: KULR has signed a licensing agreement with a technology partner in Japan for advanced carbon fiber cathode use in nuclear reactor systems. The license focuses on supporting laser-based nuclear fusion systems and small modular reactors (SMRs), offering a cost-effective and reliable method for producing fusion energy with high-powered lasers.  According to Goldman Sachs Research, nuclear power will be a key part of a suite of new energy infrastructure built to meet data-center power demand driven by AI.

    Mo concluded, “With our shared focus on innovation and a commitment to driving progress, this collaboration with EDOM empowers us to deliver cutting-edge technologies, from thermal management solutions to AI-optimized products like the Jetson AI platform, to the rapidly expanding AI supply chain.”

    KULR and EDOM are focused working together to advance AI and energy management, creating a supply chain ecosystem that supports future AI technologies.

    About KULR Technology Group Inc.

    KULR Technology Group Inc., founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, specializes in developing and commercializing high-performance thermal management technologies for electronics, batteries, and other components. The company’s products, lithium-ion battery thermal runaway shields, automated battery cell screening systems, and fiber thermal interface materials, serve industries including space, aerospace, defense, electric vehicles, energy storage, battery recycling transportation, cloud computing, and 5G communication devices. As of 2023, KULR employs approximately 60 individuals. In 2023, the company reported revenues of $10 million.

    About EDOM Technology

    EDOM Technology Co., Ltd., established in 1996 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a distributor of integrated circuits (ICs) and electronic components. The company offers a diverse range of products, including analog ICs, batteries, connectors, embedded modules, memory, microcomponents, sensors, and optoelectronics. The products serve various industries such as automotive, computing, consumer electronics, Internet of Things (IoT), medical, mobile, networking and data centers. With over 800 employees worldwide, EDOM operates 32 offices across Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and India. In 2023, the company reported revenues of approximately US$3.43 billion.

    Source: KULR Technology Group, Inc.

  • Volta Insite Will Use Apolo’s Generative AI to Monitor Electrical Equipment

    Volta Insite Will Use Apolo’s Generative AI to Monitor Electrical Equipment

    CHARLOTTE, NC, Jan 27, 2025 – Volta Insite has announced a collaboration with Apolo to enhance its automated intelligence capabilities using generative AI. This partnership focuses on transforming how businesses track and address equipment performance, improving efficiency and minimizing downtime.

    The collaboration brings generative AI capabilities into Volta’s AI framework, leveraging Apolo’s powerful AI platform that combines high-performance computing (HPC) resources, an enterprise-grade MLOps platform, and expert AI/ML consulting services. These AI-powered notifications will adjust based on the unique conditions of each piece of equipment at customer sites. They will provide clear, actionable insights to help improve operations. Using Apolo’s platform, Volta Insite is able to process large datasets, train machine learning models, and generate insights in less time, minimizing errors.

    “We are thrilled to partner with Apolo to integrate generative AI into our platform,” said Denis Kouroussis, CEO of Volta Insite. “Apolo’s combination of HPC power, advanced MLOps tools, and expert consulting has elevated the scalability and relevance of our notifications, ensuring our customers receive precise, actionable insights in real time. It’s a major step forward in predictive maintenance.”

    Volta Insite’s Electrical Signature Analysis solution has already redefined predictive maintenance by providing deep insights into equipment health. Its ability to detect issues ranging from belt degradations in mechanical systems to contactor-type faults and ground faults in electrical distribution systems sets it apart in the industry.

    “Partnering with Volta Insite to integrate generative AI into their groundbreaking predictive maintenance technology is a game-changer,” said Bill Kleyman, CEO and co-founder of Apolo.us. “By combining their innovation with Apolo’s advanced AI platform, we’re setting a new benchmark for data centers, hyperscaler’s and critical infrastructure. This collaboration will redefine operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and unlock transformative potential across the industry.”

    About Volta Insite

    Volta Insite, founded in 2022 and based in Cornelius, North Carolina, provides AI-powered tools for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of electrical systems. Their InsiteAI platform analyzes data to detect potential problems early, helping prevent equipment failures. They serve industries including manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, wind energy, oil and gas, entertainment, mining, cement, water treatment, hydro energy, airports, data centers, steel and metal, cryptocurrency mining, HVAC, chemical, and utilities. Volta Insite is known for improving electrical asset management, increasing efficiency, and minimizing unplanned downtime across multiple sectors.

    About Apolo

    Apolo, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, focuses on upgrading data centers for AI capabilities. The company provides a white-label platform that works directly with existing systems. Their solution includes an abstraction layer and orchestration for AI tools, allowing collocation and hybrid cloud providers to offer GPU-as-a-service near clients’ data. The setup avoids data migration and complies with security, privacy, and regulatory standards. Apolo serves data centers, businesses, and startups needing advanced AI and machine learning solutions. They deliver customized options to improve operations and support AI development.

    Source: Volta Insite

  • Nemetschek Unveils AI Assistant in ALLPLAN and Archicad at BAU 2025

    Nemetschek Unveils AI Assistant in ALLPLAN and Archicad at BAU 2025

    MUNICH, Germany, Jan 16, 2025 – The Nemetschek Group has introduced its latest AI advancements to drive innovation, creativity and productivity. Key highlights include the integration of the AI Assistant, the Group’s first AI-agent-based technology, into ALLPLAN and Archicad by Graphisoft.

    At BAU 2025 the Nemetschek Group introduced the AI Assistant starting with two of its brands – ALLPLAN and Graphisoft. It simplifies workflows and fosters collaboration by unifying the ecosystem under a cohesive, intelligent interface.

    “Our AI Assistant represents a foundational shift in how we approach innovation and collaboration. By unifying our ecosystem with a seamless, intelligent AI Assistant and by combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with decades of expertise in the AEC/O industry, we are enabling our users to push boundaries and reimagine workflows, while offering trust and reliability,” said Charles Sheridan, chief AI and data officer at the Nemetschek Group.

    “The AI Assistant is our first AI agent-based technology, and it builds on the AI layer announced in October 2024,” explained Julian Geiger, VP, head of AI product and transformation at the Nemetschek Group. “The AI Assistant delivers a consistent and cohesive user experience across our brands, empowering users to enhance creativity and productivity with smarter tools while seamlessly transitioning between brands through a familiar interface.”

    Within Archicad by Graphisoft, the AI Assistant is embedded directly into the software as an integrated AI chatbot. It provides features such as product knowledge, industry insights, BIM model queries, and AI Visualizer integration, enabling users to design and refine projects through a streamlined chat interface. In ALLPLAN, the AI Assistant showcases multi-touchpoint functionality by extending its capabilities to the internet. It provides access to product knowledge, AECO industry insights, and advanced tools to tackle complex project requirements.

    With its unified design principles, the Nemetschek Group aims to expand the AI Assistant to other brands within the company in 2025 and onwards, showing its dedication to empowering architect, engineers, contractors, and other professionals with innovation in the AEC/O industry.

    Source: Nemetschek

  • Innatera Unveils Spiking Neural Processor for Battery-Powered Sensing at CES

    Innatera Unveils Spiking Neural Processor for Battery-Powered Sensing at CES

    LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 14, 2025 – Innatera has showcased Spiking Neural Processor (SNP) that transforms the way battery-powered devices make sense of the physical world at CES 2025.

    Delft University’s Spiking Neural Processor uses a unique architecture for brain-like cognition within ultra-low power envelope.

    “At this pivotal moment in computing, Innatera’s breakthrough Spiking Neural Processor delivers unmatched energy-efficient, brain-inspired cognition for sensors, unlocking the promise of ambient intelligence,” said Sumeet Kumar, CEO of Innatera. “This revolutionary processor provides an all-in-one solution that simplifies and optimizes sensor data processing at the edge.”

    Innatera’s SNP combines a Spiking Neural Network (SNN) engine with a RISC-V processor core and other accelerators to deliver a complete solution in energy-constrained environments. The single-chip solution brings intelligence closer to sensors, enabling next-generation AI and signal processing for applications in consumer electronics, smart homes, and industrial IoT, such as audio interfaces, touch-free interfaces, presence detection, activity recognition, and ECG recognition.

    The SNP achieves high-performance pattern recognition at the sensor edge and enables real-time analysis of sensor data to detect and identify embedded patterns, with sub-milliwatt power dissipation and sub-millisecond latency.

    Ambient Intelligence marks a major departure from computing technology as we know it, paving the way for a future where digital interactions are as natural as breathing.

    At CES 2025, Innatera demonstrated how the SNP can transform computing in several real-world applications:

    • Audio Scene Classification: Audio scene classification allows devices to be aware of the environment they operate in and use this information to adapt their operation. For example, noise-canceling headphones adapting to ambient noise like airplanes or city buses.
    • Robust Human Presence Sensing: The detection of human presence is important in a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications, such as security cameras, smart lighting, video doorbells and smart TVs. Using a radar sensor, this demo showcases always-on, privacy-preserving human presence detection with accuracy and power efficiency.
    • Robust People Counting Using Far Infrared Sensors: Innatera showcased how its SNP enables advanced people counting and human presence detection with passive infrared sensors. Infrared technology is a non-intrusive, low-light, and privacy-preserving method for people counting and human presence detection.

    Innatera’s presence at CES 2025 follows a remarkable year of growth and development for the innovation-driven Delft University of Technology spin-off. Earlier this year, the company announced the oversubscription of a Series A $21-million funding round that is accelerating the development of neuromorphic processors.

    Source: Innatera

  • NVIDIA Partners with Toyota, Aurora, Continental for AI-Driven Fleets

    NVIDIA Partners with Toyota, Aurora, Continental for AI-Driven Fleets

    NVIDIA announced that Toyota, Aurora and Continental have joined the list of global mobility leaders developing and building their consumer and commercial vehicle fleets on NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI.

    Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, will build its next-generation vehicles on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin, running the safety-certified NVIDIA DriveOS operating system. These vehicles will offer functionally safe, advanced driving assistance capabilities.

    The majority of present day auto manufacturers, truckmakers, robotaxi, and autonomous delivery vehicle companies, tier-one suppliers and mobility startups are developing on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform and technologies. With cutting-edge platforms spanning training in the cloud to simulation to compute in the car, NVIDIA’s automotive vertical business is expected to grow to approximately $5 billion in fiscal year 2026.

    “The autonomous vehicle revolution has arrived, and automotive will be one of the largest AI and robotics industries,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “NVIDIA is bringing two decades of automotive computing, safety expertise and its CUDA AV platform to transform the multitrillion dollar auto industry.”

    Aurora, Continental and NVIDIA also announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by NVIDIA DRIVE. NVIDIA’s accelerated compute running DriveOS will be integrated into the Aurora Driver, an SAE level 4 autonomous-driving system that Continental plans to mass-manufacture in 2027.

    Other mobility companies adopting NVIDIA DRIVE AGX for their next-generation advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicle roadmaps include BYD, JLR, Li Auto, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, NIO, Nuro, Rivian, Volvo Cars, Waabi, Wayve, Xiaomi, ZEEKR, Zoox and many more.

    NVIDIA offers three core computing systems and the AI software essential for end-to-end autonomous vehicle development. NVIDIA DRIVE AGX is the in-vehicle computer. NVIDIA DGX processes the data from the fleet and trains AI models, and NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Cosmos running on NVIDIA OVX systems test and validate self-driving systems in simulation.

    Source: NVIDIA

  • NVIDIA Launches Cosmos for Physical AI Development

    NVIDIA Launches Cosmos for Physical AI Development

    LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 13, 2025 – NVIDIA announced NVIDIA Cosmos, a platform comprising state-of-the-art generative world foundation models, advanced tokenizers, guardrails and an accelerated video processing pipeline built to advance the development of physical AI systems such as autonomous vehicles (AVs) and robots.

    Physical AI models are costly to develop, and require vast amounts of real-world data and testing. Cosmos world foundation models, or WFMs, offer developers an easy way to generate massive amounts of photoreal, physics-based synthetic data to train and evaluate their existing models. Developers can also build custom models by fine-tuning Cosmos WFMs.

    Cosmos models will be available under an open model license to accelerate the work of the robotics and AV community. Developers can preview the first models on the NVIDIA API catalog, or download the family of models and fine-tuning framework from the NVIDIA NGC catalog or Hugging Face.

    Leading robotics and automotive companies, including 1X, Agile Robots, Agility, Figure AI, Foretellix, Fourier, Galbot, Hillbot, IntBot, Neura Robotics, Skild AI, Virtual Incision, Waabi and XPENG, along with ridesharing giant Uber, are among the first to adopt Cosmos.

    “The ChatGPT moment for robotics is coming. Like large language models, world foundation models are fundamental to advancing robot and AV development, yet not all developers have the expertise and resources to train their own,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “We created Cosmos to democratize physical AI and put general robotics in reach of every developer.”

    Open World Foundation Models to Accelerate the Next Wave of AI

    NVIDIA Cosmos’ suite of open models means developers can customize the WFMs with datasets, such as video recordings of AV trips or robots navigating a warehouse, according to the needs of their target application.

    Cosmos WFMs are purpose-built for physical AI research and development, and can generate physics-based videos from a combination of inputs, like text, image and video, as well as robot sensor or motion data. The models are built for physically based interactions, object permanence, and high-quality generation of simulated industrial environments — like warehouses or factories — and of driving environments, including various road conditions.

    In his opening keynote at CES, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang showcased ways physical AI developers can use Cosmos models, including for:

    • Video search and understanding, enabling developers to easily find specific training scenarios, like snowy road conditions or warehouse congestion, from video data.
    • Physics-based photoreal synthetic data generation, using Cosmos models to generate photoreal videos from controlled 3D scenarios developed in the NVIDIA Omniverse platform.
    • Physical AI model development and evaluation, whether building a custom model on the foundation models, improving the models using Cosmos for reinforcement learning or testing how they perform given a specific simulated scenario.
    • Foresight and “multiverse” simulation, using Cosmos and Omniverse to generate every possible future outcome an AI model could take to help it select the best and most accurate path.

    Advanced World Model Development Tools

    Building physical AI models requires petabytes of video data and tens of thousands of compute hours to process, curate and label that data. To help save enormous costs in data curation, training and model customization, Cosmos features:

    • An NVIDIA AI and CUDA-accelerated data processing pipeline, powered by NVIDIA NeMo Curator, that enables developers to process, curate and label 20 million hours of videos in 14 days using the NVIDIA Blackwell platform, instead of over three years using a CPU-only pipeline.
    • NVIDIA Cosmos Tokenizer, a state-of-the-art visual tokenizer for converting images and videos into tokens. It delivers 8x more total compression and 12x faster processing than today’s leading tokenizers.
    • The NVIDIA NeMo framework for highly efficient model training, customization and optimization.

    World’s Largest Physical AI Industries Adopt Cosmos

    Pioneers across the physical AI industry are already adopting Cosmos technologies.

    1X, an AI and humanoid robot company, launched the 1X World Model Challenge dataset using Cosmos Tokenizer. XPENG will use Cosmos to accelerate the development of its humanoid robot. And Hillbot and Skild AI are using Cosmos to fast-track the development of their general-purpose robots.

    “Data scarcity and variability are key challenges to successful learning in robot environments,” said Pras Velagapudi, chief technology officer at Agility. “Cosmos’ text-, image- and video-to-world capabilities allow us to generate and augment photorealistic scenarios for a variety of tasks that we can use to train models without needing as much expensive, real-world data capture.”

    Transportation leaders are also using Cosmos to build physical AI for AVs:

    • Waabi, a company pioneering generative AI for the physical world starting with autonomous vehicles, is evaluating Cosmos in the context of data curation for AV software development and simulation.
    • Wayve, which is developing AI foundation models for autonomous driving, is evaluating Cosmos as a tool to search for edge and corner case driving scenarios used for safety and validation.
    • AV toolchain provider Foretellix will use Cosmos, alongside NVIDIA Omniverse Sensor RTX APIs, to evaluate and generate high-fidelity testing scenarios and training data at scale.
    • Global ridesharing giant Uber is partnering with NVIDIA to accelerate autonomous mobility. Rich driving datasets from Uber, combined with the features of the Cosmos platform and NVIDIA DGX Cloud, can help AV partners build stronger AI models even more efficiently.

    “Generative AI will power the future of mobility, requiring both rich data and very powerful compute,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. “By working with NVIDIA, we are confident that we can help supercharge the timeline for safe and scalable autonomous driving solutions for the industry.”

    Developing Open, Safe and Responsible AI

    NVIDIA Cosmos was developed in line with NVIDIA’s trustworthy AI principles, which prioritize privacy, safety, security, transparency and reducing unwanted bias.

    Trustworthy AI is essential for fostering innovation within the developer community and maintaining user trust. NVIDIA is committed to safe and trustworthy AI, in line with the White House’s voluntary AI commitments and other global AI safety initiatives.

    The open Cosmos platform includes guardrails designed to mitigate harmful text and images, and features a tool to enhance text prompts for accuracy. Videos generated with Cosmos autoregressive and diffusion models on the NVIDIA API catalog include invisible watermarks to identify AI-generated content, helping reduce the chances of misinformation and misattribution.

    NVIDIA encourages developers to adopt trustworthy AI practices and further enhance guardrail and watermarking solutions for their applications.

    Cosmos WFMs are now available under NVIDIA’s open model license on Hugging Face and the NVIDIA NGC catalog. Cosmos models will soon be available as fully optimized NVIDIA NIM microservices.

    Developers can access NVIDIA NeMo Curator for accelerated video processing and customize their own world models with NVIDIA NeMo. NVIDIA DGX Cloud offers a fast and easy way to deploy these models, with enterprise support available through the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform.

    Source: NVIDIA

  • Lenovo at CES 2025: AI Driven Innovation

    Lenovo at CES 2025: AI Driven Innovation

    LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 13, 2025 – Lenovo unveiled a lineup of AI-powered solutions at CES 2025, showcasing innovation across its commercial, gaming, and consumer segments. At the heart of Lenovo’s innovation is its Smarter AI for All vision that integrates cutting-edge AI capabilities into its Copilot+ PCs and solutions. Leading this effort is Lenovo AI Now, a powerful on-device personalized AI assistant built on Meta’s Llama 3 model that offers natural language processing for tasks like document summarization, knowledge base retrieval, and workflow assistance. Additionally, Legion Space, Lenovo’s unified gaming platform, connects AI to provide features like personalized gameplay analytics, content creation tools, and seamless device synchronization.

    Redefining Business Productivity with AI-Powered ThinkPad and ThinkBook Solutions

    Lenovo introduced its latest business-focused Copilot+ PC devices, tailored for modern workplaces and professionals:

    • ThinkPad X9 Aura Editions: The ThinkPad X9 14” and 15” Aura Edition laptops offer top performance with Intel Core Ultra processors, Lenovo AI Now for automation, and premium OLED displays, ideal for hybrid professionals.
    ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition
    • ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: AI-enabled laptop with rollable display that expands vertically from 14” to 16.7”. It redefines productivity with split-screen functionality, virtual display options, and powerful Intel Core Ultra processors.
    ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable

    Lenovo also introduced new ThinkCentre desktop solutions:

    • ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6: AI enabled QHD display desktop with AI-powered noise suppression and directional audio for virtual meetings.
    • ThinkCentre neo 50q QC: The world’s first Snapdragon X Series powered commercial desktop, offering AI-driven workflows in a tiny 1-liter form factor.
    • ThinkCentre neo Ultra Gen 2: The upgraded powerhouse has Intel Core Ultra processors and Thunderbolt 4 ports.

    Additional Commercial Announcements

    Lenovo further expanded its ecosystem with advanced monitors, accessories, and software designed to enhance productivity and connectivity:

    • ThinkVision P Series Monitors: Monitors featuring high dynamic color accuracy, AI-powered energy efficiency, and modern designs with 95% post-consumer recycled plastics.
    • Self-Charging Bluetooth Keyboard: A battery-free keyboard with ambient light power, customizable tilt legs, media controls, and real-time power tracking.
    • ThinkPad X9 Accessories: Designed for professionals on the go, including:
      • Lenovo X9 Charging GaN Dock, a compact hub offering versatile connectivity with HDMI 2.1, USB-C, and SD card support.
      • Multi-Device Wireless Mouse (X9 Edition), connecting three devices with customizable AI Now trigger button.
      • Lenovo TWS Earbuds (X9 Edition) with audio, auto-switching, and noise cancellation.
      • Origami X9 Sleeves, protective covers that double as workstation stands, made from recycled materials.
    • QHD and 4K Pro Webcams: Microsoft Teams-certified webcams with AI-enhanced features like participant tracking, lighting adjustments, and real-time image optimization.

    This expanded portfolio showcases Lenovo’s leadership in delivering AI-powered, sustainable, and highly adaptable solutions that address the evolving needs of today’s businesses.

    Expanding the Lenovo Legion Gaming Portfolio: Game without Limits

    Lenovo Legion unveiled a comprehensive lineup of next-generation gaming devices, accessories, and software designed to deliver cutting-edge performance, innovation, and adaptability for all levels of gamers:

    • Legion Go S (8”, 1) and Legion Go S (8”, 1) – Powered by SteamOS: A gaming device powered by AMD processors and available in Windows or SteamOS versions.
    Legion Go S (8”, 1)
    • Legion Go (8.8”, 2) Prototype: A gaming device featuring OLED PureSight display, AMD Ryzen processors, and enhanced ergonomics.
    • Legion Pro Series Laptops: The redesigned Legion Pro 7i, Pro 5i, and Pro 5 feature Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs, and Coldfront Hyper cooling systems for competitive performance, dynamic visuals, and smooth framerates.
    • Legion 7i and Legion 5 Series: Portable gaming laptops with PureSight displays, sleek designs, and superior cooling, ideal for gamers handling STEM and academic tasks.
    Legion Pro 7i (16”, 10)

    Lenovo also introduced advanced gaming desktops, monitors, LOQ systems, and the latest Legion Tab:

    • Legion Tower Series: The Legion Tower 7i, Tower 5i, and Tower 5 offer upgradable components, Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen processors, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs
    • Legion Pro 34WD-10 Gaming Monitor: A curved 800R PureSight OLED gaming monitor featuring AI-driven burn-in protection and high-performance visuals with a 240Hz refresh rate and one-cable USB Type-C solution.
    • Legion R34w-30 Monitor: A versatile ultrawide 34” display with a 1500R curve, 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant color accuracy,
    • Lenovo LOQ portfolio: Updated Lenovo LOQ devices are available with either Intel or AMD options with NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs,
    • Lenovo Legion Tab (8.8”, 3): A portable gaming device with an 8.8” 2.5K 165Hz PureSight touch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor supporting ray tracing and 165 FPS, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. Features Legion Coldfront Vapor Chamber for efficient cooling, a 6550mAh battery for extended sessions.

    Legion Space software was fully redesigned, providing gamers with enhanced ecosystem control and AI-powered tools:

    • Game Coach: Tracks user inputs and delivers personalized recommendations to improve reaction time, accuracy, and spatial awareness.
    • Game Clip Master: Uses generative AI to edit hours of gameplay into shareable, social-ready highlights.
    • Game Companion: A customizable AI avatar that reacts to gameplay, offering encouragement and tips in real time.

    Lenovo Legion Accessories round out the ecosystem, delivering performance and convenience:

    • Legion Go S Screen Protector: Durable 9H glass that protects the handheld device without compromising touch sensitivity.
    • Legion Sling Bag: Water-resistant and adjustable, designed to carry Legion Go devices and accessories on the go.
    • Legion Glasses 2: Updated lightweight wearable virtual screen glasses with brighter visuals, wider color gamut, and up to 120Hz refresh rate for private, immersive gaming experiences.
    • Legion H410 Wireless Gaming Headset: High-fidelity sound, dual connectivity (2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.2), and a flip-to-mute microphone for seamless, high-performance audio.

    With this expanded lineup of devices, monitors, accessories, and software innovations, Lenovo Legion continues to redefine what’s possible in gaming, empowering players of all levels to game their way—whether they’re at home, in the classroom, or on the move.

    Empowering Creativity and Productivity with AI-Enabled Lenovo Yoga, IdeaPad, and IdeaCentre Devices.

    Lenovo unveiled AI-driven Yoga, IdeaPad, and IdeaCentre devices designed to transform creativity, productivity, and entertainment experiences:

    • Yoga Slim 9i (14”, 10): The world’s first laptop with camera-under-display (CUD) technology, delivering a stunning 98% screen-to-body ratio and a 4K PureSight Pro OLED display. This Copilot+ PC powered by Intel Core Ultra processors saves power by up to 17 hours of battery life.
    Yoga Slim 9i (14”, 10)
    • Yoga Book 9i (14”, 10): A dual-screen OLED laptop is a creative studio with AI tools for note-taking and book synopses, featuring Air Gestures for multitasking.
    • Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14”, 10): The convertible Copilot+ PC has Intel Core Ultra processors, Lenovo Aura Edition features, OLED visuals, and a flexible 360-degree design for creators.
    • Yoga Tab Plus: Lenovo’s first on-device AI tablet, featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and AI tools like AI Note and AI Transcript.

    Lenovo also introduced more new Yoga and IdeaPad laptops for versatile users:

    • Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition: AI-powered canvas with a 2.8K OLED display, Lenovo Aura Edition features, including Smart Modes for personalized productivity.
    • Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Series: Convertible laptops featuring OLED PureSight displays and versatile form factors
    • IdeaPad Pro 5i (16”, 10): A laptop featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, and an OLED display with up to 135W TDP

    IdeaCentre Desktops deliver compact performance and AI-driven features for creative and home users:

    • IdeaCentre Mini x (1L, 10): The world’s first consumer desktop powered by Snapdragon X Series processors.
    • IdeaCentre Tower (17L, 10): A customizable desktop with Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics.

    Lenovo further expanded its tablet lineup to empower students, creatives, and families:

    • Idea Tab Pro: A tablet with Circle to Search and Google Gemini, 3K display, and boosted performance by MediaTek Dimensity 8300.
    • Lenovo Tab: A 10.1” tablet with customizable cases

    A Vision for the Future: AI-Driven Innovation and Concept Devices

    Lenovo showcased visionary AI concepts that highlight the future of smart, adaptive technology:

    • AI Display: AI improves user interaction through screen rotation, elevation, tilt, posture alerts, and voice control.
    • AI Travel Set: AI enabled wearables track activity, offer productivity insights, and provide real-time language translation for travelers.
    • Lenovo Action Assistant: An AI assistant utilizing Action Model to automate tasks through language processing.
    • AdaptX Mouse: A multi-purpose mouse that becomes a tool, hub, or power bank, offering practicality and portability.
    • AI Headphones: High-tech headphones for transparent, effective communication.

    Lenovo is committed to blend AI tech and user-centric design to create solutions that redefine productivity, collaboration, and adaptability.

  • Hyundai Teams with NVIDIA for AI Innovation

    Hyundai Teams with NVIDIA for AI Innovation

    LAS VEGAS, NV, and SEOUL, South Korea, Jan 10, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate the development of advanced AI technologies that will drive the future of mobility.

    In the AI era, Hyundai Motor Group is driving innovation through strategic AI integration, positioning itself at the forefront of smart mobility solutions. The Group operates a variety of AI initiatives and through this partnership aims to further enhance the application of intelligence to its core mobility products, such as software-defined vehicles and robotics, and across its business operations.

    (from left) Heung-Soo Kim, executive vice president and head of global strategy office at Hyundai Motor Group and Rishi Dhall, vice president of automotive at NVIDIA

    “Hyundai Motor Group is exploring innovative approaches with AI technologies in various fields such as robotics, autonomous driving, and smart factory,” said Heung-Soo Kim, executive vice president and head of global strategy office at Hyundai Motor Group. “This partnership is set to accelerate our progress, positioning the Group as a frontrunner in driving AI-empowered mobility innovation.”

    As part of the agreement, Hyundai Motor Group will harness NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI Enterprise software to help manage the massive amounts of data required to safely develop and train its AI models for various applications.

    The Group will also utilize the NVIDIA Omniverse platform to develop physical AI and digital twin applications to simulate its factories, helping improve manufacturing efficiencies and quality, and streamline costs. In addition, the Group will use the NVIDIA Isaac robot development platform to develop and safely deploy AI robots.

    Both the companies will also work closely to create virtual simulation environments for safe and reliable autonomous driving technology and robotics systems.

    “Accelerated computing, generative AI, and Omniverse are unlocking a new era of mobility,” said Rishi Dhall, vice president of automotive at NVIDIA. “This partnership will drive the creation of safer, more intelligent vehicles, supercharge manufacturing with greater efficiency and quality, and deploy cutting-edge robotics to help build a smarter, more connected digital workplace.” The initiatives pave the way for groundbreaking innovations in the partnership’s future plans, with more announcements expected soon.

  • Kyocera Unveils Advanced Tech at CES 2025

    Kyocera Unveils Advanced Tech at CES 2025

    KYOTO, Japan, Jan 9, 2025 – Kyocera Corp. has announced the technologies Kyocera Group companies will exhibit at CES 2025, in Las Vegas, NV, Jan 7-10, 2025. Kyocera’s latest innovations in aerial display technology, AI-based depth sensor, underwater wireless optical communication, millimeter-wave sensor, camera-LIDAR fusion sensor, bifocal mirror, and more solutions to further safe, autonomous driving will be showcased at booth #4816 in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility Zone, West Hall.

    Pioneering the Future of Mobility with Cutting-Edge Solutions

    High-Definition Aerial Display Transforms Car Interiors

    Kyocera’s aerial display, a blend of miniaturization, high resolution, and next-generation image quality, can project highly realistic, floating images. Curved mirrors maximize light efficiency, producing a high-resolution display with low power consumption. The interactive display utilizes various sensors for non-contact operation, unlike any current display. Kyocera’s booth will showcase a futuristic automotive navigation demonstration utilizing this cutting-edge aerial display technology.

    AI-Based High-Res Depth Sensor for Close Imaging

    10x More Accurate with Tiny, Transparent Objects, Towards Automation Functionality

    Kyocera’s AI-Based Depth Sensor camera, offering world-record resolution in measuring extremely small1 and shiny/semi-transparent objects2, is a versatile tool for a wide range of needs. It enables accurate measurement of objects that are difficult to measure with conventional methods, achieving 10 times greater accuracy than traditional monocular measurement. The sensor is a breakthrough for a variety of industries including manufacturing, helping robots sort tiny parts; medical, offering accurate human body measurements and recognition of shiny metallic surgical instruments; and logistics, enabling peripheral monitoring of transport robots at logistics and retail sites. This versatility makes it an asset in addressing labor shortages and improving productivity.

    Underwater Wireless Optical Communication- Fast, Reliable, Highly Secure

    Kyocera’s Underwater Wireless Optical Communication technology using GaN lasers stands out for its ability to enhance data communication by expanding optical bandwidth . In a groundbreaking demonstration, Kyocera achieved the world’s fastest communication speed underwater, reaching up to 2 Gbps. Kyocera aims to achieve 10 Gbps or more in the future using blue lasers. The unique beam shape propagation characteristics of this technology and the fast response of semi-polar GaN lasers enable targeted transmission to specific receivers, and high-speed communication is also possible underwater, while being resistant to external light such as sunlight. This next-generation communication technology provides speed, reliability, and security for highly sensitive data transmission.

    Contactless Intelligent Millimeter-Wave Sensing System for Autonomous Driving and Vital Sensing Applications

    Kyocera developed a Millimeter-Wave Sensor that can accurately detect minute vibrations without contact. This technology helps improve healthcare by measuring heart rate and other changes in vital conditions such as in a car or the bathroom, while respecting the user’s privacy. In addition, Kyocera developed a millimeter-wave simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology that can replace mechanical-based LIDAR using 4D imaging radar. As demand for driver assistance increases, this technology will enable more accurate and safer driving through sensing, even in bad weather conditions, at an ultra-low cost.

    Camera-LIDAR Fusion Sensor – World’s Highest Resolution, High Durability

    LIDAR is an indispensable technology for mobility, including autonomous driving. Kyocera’s Camera-LIDAR fusion sensor, the world’s first3 LIDAR in which a camera and optical axis are integrated into a single unit, enabling real-time superimposition of camera image data and LIDAR distance data for advanced object recognition. Its uniquely designed MEMS mirror delivers the world’s highest resolution and high durability. This enables the system to be used for obstacle detection in-vehicle driver assistance, ships, and heavy machinery, showcasing its versatility and adaptability.

    Bifocal Mirror Improves Visual Awareness for Drivers

    Electronic automotive rearview mirrors are growing in popularity, but drivers with age-related farsightedness (presbyopia) often struggle to focus on them due to differences in distance and field of view. Like a heads-up display, Kyocera’s bifocal mirror displays an enlarged image in the distance, making it easier for drivers to adjust their focus and instantly see the image. AR technology also supports safe driving by instantly displaying information recognized by the rearview camera in the mirror.

    Source : Kyocera

    1 Stereo camera capable of measuring very small objects with a resolution of 100 µm, surveyed by Kyocera in Oct, 2024.

    2 As a stereo camera capable of measuring glossy (highly reflective) objects and translucent products; surveyed by Kyocera in Oct, 2024.

    3 In the development of a sensor in which the optical axes of the camera and LIDAR are aligned and integrated into a single unit; Oct, 2024, based on Kyocera research.

  • Siemens Unveils Innovations in Industrial AI, Digital Twin at CES 2025

    Siemens Unveils Innovations in Industrial AI, Digital Twin at CES 2025

    LAS VEGAS, NV and MUNICH, Germany, Jan 7, 2025 – Siemens has presented its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens’ presence at CES 2025, the world’s most influential tech event. Siemens – the global leader in industrial software –demonstrated how its technologies are empowering customers to take bold leaps in industrial innovation.

    Peter Koerte, Member of the Managing Board, chief technology officer and chief strategy officer, Siemens AG at CES 2025, Las Vegas.

    “Industrial AI is a game-changer that will create significant positive impact in the real world across all industries. Industrial AI allows us to harness the vast amounts of data generated in industrial environments and turn it into insights that drive real business impact. We are adding new industrial AI capabilities across the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to enable our customers to stay competitive, resilient and sustainable in an increasingly complex world,” said Peter Koerte, Member of the managing board, chief technology officer and chief strategy officer, Siemens AG.

    Siemens is bringing Industrial AI directly to the shop floor with the new Siemens Industrial Copilot for operations, enabling AI tasks to run as close as possible to machines. This facilitates rapid, real-time decision making for shop floor operators and maintenance engineers, boosting productivity, operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. The Siemens Industrial Copilot ecosystem is continuously evolving to offer AI capabilities across the industrial value chain and into sectors including discrete and process manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility. This suite of copilots can enhance human-machine collaboration across all experience levels, helping to accelerate development times and innovation cycles. The Siemens Industrial Copilot will be integrated with the Industrial Edge ecosystem, which has been enhanced with AI for deploying, operating and managing AI models within the production environment.

    JetZero Selects Siemens Xcelerator Platform 

    During Siemens’ press conference at CES 2025, the company announced an agreement with JetZero, a pioneering aviation startup working to build the future of sustainable air travel, to collaborate on the development and production of JetZero’s revolutionary blended wing aircraft. The innovative blended wing design aims to improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent, reduce noise and deliver the promise of zero carbon emissions by 2035. JetZero will leverage the Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform to design, manufacture and operate their new aircraft.

    Blended wing aircraft by JetZero

    JetZero is planning to build “Factory of the Future”, a new greenfield factory in the United States where they intend to tightly integrate Siemens’ automation hardware, software and services to help it achieve its remarkably ambitious vision encompassing electrification, automation and digitalization of both the aircraft and its production. The JetZero aircraft and its associated manufacturing operations will be simulated virtually using comprehensive digital twins – enabling the company to de-risk the manufacturing process, validate the approach and scale processes long before any ground is broken or jets take to the skies.

    “Siemens is giving us the confidence to take a leap, not just a step, in revolutionizing air travel,” said JetZero CEO Tom O’Leary. “Their digital twin and industrial metaverse technologies will be instrumental in helping us design, build and operate the world’s first fully digital aircraft, delivering a better experience for passengers and airlines while also reducing fuel consumption by 50 percent.”

    Siemens democratizes industrial tech for startups

    Siemens’ presence at CES also highlighted the company’s commitment to enabling startups and companies of all sizes to use its industrial metaverse technologies. Through the new Siemens for Startups program, innovators of any size have access to the intelligence, ecosystems and technologies they need to turn their big ideas into world-changing innovations. Siemens is providing access to venture partnering and clienting services along with dramatically reduced cost access to software and hardware from the Siemens Xcelerator open business platform. In addition, Siemens is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to offer AWS credits, business development resources and access to the AWS Activate program for technical and go-to-market support.

    Collaborating with NVIDIA to bring photorealism to PLM

    Together with NVIDIA, Siemens announced new additions to the Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform, including the Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer powered by NVIDIA Omniverse, which brings large-scale, physically based visualization directly into the product lifecycle management (PLM) system. This capability also enables teams to collaborate in a secure, digital twin environment using their live 3D data, reducing errors and data discrepancies while streamlining workflows and decision-making.

    “Our continued collaboration with NVIDIA will be transformative for our customers, empowering them to virtualize and visualize product and plants like never before. Bringing together the best-in-class capabilities of each company, we’re equipping customers with the tools they need to make informed decisions, optimize their operations and accelerate their digital transformation,” said Koerte.

    Enabling immersive engineering with Sony

    In collaboration with the Sony Corp., Siemens is delivering a new solution for immersive engineering that brings together Siemens NX software for product engineering with a breakthrough head-mounted display from Sony to enable content creation for the industrial metaverse. Now available for pre-order and shipping beginning in February, Siemens’ new Immersive Engineering toolset brings the power of mixed reality to the product engineering and manufacturing community, enabling high-fidelity mixed reality and 3D-focused collaboration.

    “In the era of digital twins, Siemens and Sony have collaborated closely to bring NX Immersive Designer to market. With 4K OLED Microdisplays, intuitive controls and the comfortable design, closely integrated with Siemens’ advanced software, we firmly believe this new immersive engineering solution will pave the way for the future of engineering.” said Seiya Amatatsu, Incubation Center, XR Technology Development Division, Sony Corp.

    Introducing Designcenter for product engineering

    Koerte was joined on stage at CES by Tony Hemmelgarn, president and CEO, Siemens Digital Industries Software, to unveil Siemens’ new Designcenter software suite, which brings together its portfolio of design and engineering software including Solid Edge and NX software in one unified offering so that companies of any size can design and collaborate using the industry-leading Parasolid modeling kernel.

    “A lot of companies make their design software available to small businesses or to the very largest enterprises. Designcenter is unique in that it is truly open and accessible for everyone – companies of every size can scale with the same solution set, their data in the same format – without interruption,” said Hemmelgarn.

    Technology to transform the everyday

    At the Siemens booth in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Siemens is showcasing how its technology transforms the everyday, for everyone, through examples of solutions created by Siemens and its customers that impact personal, local and global communities. In addition to JetZero , these examples include:

    • Spinnova is a Finnish technology company that enables circularity in textile manufacturing with sustainable and chemical-free fabric production using Siemens’ Digital Twin technologies and factory automation.
    • Wayout International , a Swedish water technology company developing a proprietary drinking water production solution to improve personal health and well-being in daily life using Siemens’ edge computing, digital twin technologies and Insights Hub, the industrial IoT as a service solution from Siemens.
    • Desert Control is a Norwegian startup aiming to revolutionize sustainable agriculture and urban greening in regions suffering from desertification, fostering agricultural prosperity and healthy green space using Siemens’ Industrial Operations X.
    • Arc is an American company focused on the electrification of the marine industry and making boating more modern, enjoyable, and sustainable using Siemens’ NX, Teamcenter and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software.