Engineering Policy & Innovation Ethics Why Military AI Governance Faces Structural Obstacles Jonathan BarrettJuly 21, 2025November 26, 20250 In 2024, discussions on governing military artificial intelligence intensified, propelled by summits such as Responsible AI in the Military Domain…
Mechanical Design & Robotics India’s Robotics Funding Surges in Third Global Wave Jonathan BarrettJuly 14, 2025November 26, 20250 Indian robotics startups secured US$117 million across 41 deals in 2024, a sharp rise from US$54 million in 2023 and…
Engineering Policy & Innovation Ethics Engineering Data Transparency for a Circular Economy Jonathan BarrettJuly 13, 2025November 26, 20250 In the shift toward a circular economy, the ability to track products and materials throughout their entire lifecycle has become…
Mechanical Design & Robotics Industrial Robot Sales See Global Decline in 2024 Jonathan BarrettJuly 11, 2025November 26, 20250 Global sales of industrial robots contracted by 5.8% in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline, according to new…
Mechanical Design & Robotics China’s Embodied AI Robotics Surge Past 2024 Funding Levels Jonathan BarrettJuly 10, 2025November 26, 20250 From January to May, China’s robotics startups secured CNY23.2 billion (USD3.2 billion) in funding, surpassing the total raised in all…
Automotive Engineering Five Strategic Levers to Boost ADAS Profitability Jonathan BarrettJuly 9, 2025November 26, 20250 Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are poised to deliver substantial safety benefits, with McKinsey estimating a potential 15% reduction in accidents…
Aerospace & Spaceflight Archer and Joby Push Toward 2025 Air Taxi Launch Jonathan BarrettJune 30, 2025November 26, 20250 The U.S. electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector closed 2024 with a mix of breakthroughs and setbacks, underscoring both…
Mechanical Design & Robotics Global Trends in Industrial Robot Shipments Jonathan BarrettJune 23, 2025November 26, 20250 Data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) provides a detailed view of industrial robot installations across major regions, tracking…
Engineering Policy & Innovation Ethics Engineering Pathways Driving the Circular Economy Jonathan BarrettJune 18, 2025November 26, 20250 The REMADE Circular Economy Tech Summit brought together leaders from policy, industry, and research to explore practical routes toward mainstreaming…