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China's new humanoid robot offers 98% success rate, handles EV assembly
Xiaomi's humanoid robot reaches 98 percent assembly success, adds new factory tasks, and moves closer to human-level performance. > Republished by AIC Engineering. All rights belong to the original publisher; see Source below.
Humanoid Robots Just Performed Surgery Using Standard Medical Tools
Two human-like robots just used regular surgical instruments and their bare android hands to competently operate on a living animal for the first time. > Republished by AIC Engineering. All rights belong to the original publisher; see Source below.
Microrobots Carrying Medicine Find their Way Magnetically Through the Bloodstream
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a microrobot capable of transporting drugs to specific locations within the body, with the potential for use in hospitals in the near future. A magnetic navigation system enables reliable control in the bloodstream and in complex brain…
New York Bans AI Data Center Construction in Nation's First Statewide Freeze
New York data center moratorium: Governor Hochul signed the nation’s first statewide permitting freeze on new AI data centers drawing 50 megawatts or more, but the order cannot stop 48 projects totaling 12 gigawatts already in NYISO’s interconnection queue from accumulating…
ChargePoint expands charging network in eastern US
ChargePoint has announced two new charging infrastructure partnerships in the US. The agreements will > Republished by AIC Engineering. All rights belong to the original publisher; see Source below.
India switches on first hydrogen train
Prime minister Narendra Modi today flagged off India's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, marking a significant milestone in the nation's journey towards sustainable and green rail transportation. The train will initially operate on the 89 km Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana.
MultiDimension Technology Launches High-Performance TMR Magnetic Encoder Chip TMR3111D
The newly released TMR3111D high-performance tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) magnetic encoder chip supports both on-axis and off-axis magnetic circuit designs, delivering a compact and highly reliable solution for humanoid robots, quadruped robots, servo motor systems, and high-precision motion control applications. According to MEMS Consulting, MultiDimension Technology, a global leader in magnetic sensors and a pioneer in TMR technology, recently introduced the TMR3111D to provide high-speed, high-accuracy rotational position detection for robotics and industrial automation. The chip integrates advanced TMR sensing with digital signal processing in an ultra-compact package, offering superior angle accuracy, repeatability, and long-term stability. By outperforming traditional Hall-effect encoders in magnetic sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio, and tolerance to mechanical misalignment, the TMR3111D simplifies system integration while enhancing overall reliability. With support for multiple industrial interfaces including SPI, ABZ, PWM, and UVW, and a maximum rotational speed of 40,000 rpm, it is optimized for high-dynamic joint actuators and precision servo drives. The AIC Engineering team highlights its potential to accelerate next-generation motion control architectures.
Wisk eVTOL Sets Another Milestone for e-Powered Aircraft
Powerful permanent magnets assembled into motors for primary propulsion are increasingly making their way aloft in passenger aircraft – albeit mostly in test flights at present but relentlessly proving their way toward operational status in the future. One of [...]
H55 Selects Safran to Supply Propulsion for Bristell Electric Airplane
Safran Electrical & Power in France and Swiss company H55 have signed an agreement to integrate the Safran ENGINeUS permanent-magnet motor into the H55 electric propulsion system, powering the fully electric B23 Energic aircraft from Czech aircraft company Bristell –…
Leonardo DRS Developing Modular Permanent Magnet Machines to Advance Electrification
Across marine, government and industrial sectors, electrification is accelerating—but the requirements are rarely simple. Platform designers and system integrators are being asked to deliver more power in less space, improve overall…
TDK Shows New Power Electronics Products at PCIM as EMC Testing Center in Germany Nears Completion
Visitors to PCIM 2026 at Nuremberg in June were able to see a wide array of new products from TDK including developments in passives, sensors and switches, many of which involve advanced magnetic technology. In Regensburg, Germany, the company is nearing completion of…
Bosch wins Major Order from Mercedes-Benz, One of 50 e-Mobility Automakers It Serves
May 19, 2026 Stuttgart, Germany – The electrification of mobility continues to gain momentum – and together with its customers, Bosch is actively shaping this transformation. The company recently received a major new order from Mercedes-Benz to <a class="mh-excerpt-more"…
Mercedes-AMG unveils electric CLA 45 with three axial-flux motors
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the all-electric CLA 45 4MATIC+. The model is available as a saloon and ‘Shooting Brake’ and is the first vehicle in the CLA series to be equipped with three axial-flux motors. Two of these motors are positioned at the rear axle, with a third at the…