
The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.
Meta is testing robots in its data centers to perform tasks traditionally done by technicians, such as swapping cables and resetting servers. This development raises concerns among some workers about potential job losses in technical positions. The company's push to automate these roles represents a shift toward robotic labor in data center operations.

Sentire combines clinical workflows with integrated engineering, software, and imaging technologies. | Source: Cornerstone Robotics Medtronic PLC today announced a new partnership with Cornerstone Robotics Ltd. that includes a $700 million investment. Medtronic has also gained the rights to distribute Cornerstone Robotics’ Sentire surgical system in select markets outside the U.S. where the system is approved. Medtronic will distribute Sentire alongside its own Hugo robotic-assisted surger

Collaborative robot arms from JAKA Robotics (left) and Universal Robots. Get the popcorn ready. The patent fight between Teradyne Robotics and JAKA Robotics has turned into a full-blown public brawl. Teradyne, parent company of Universal Robots, sued JAKA’s German subsidiary last week, alleging infringement of patents covering hardware and software used in its cobot arms. Today, JAKA hit back, saying it has gone to court seeking injunctive relief over what it calls Teradyne’s “false, misleading,

NexCOBOT, which exhibited at the Robotics Summit & Expo, provides a range of controllers. Source: NexCOBOT Humanoid robotics and physical AI developers are not only raising billions of dollars; they’re also getting acquired by big technology companies. This has implications for industrial adoption, according to Jenny Shern, general manager of NexCOBOT. For instance, Mobileye acquired Mentee Robotics for $900 million in January, Amazon bought Fauna Robotics in March, and Meta picked up
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