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Galbot Unveils DexNDM & NavFoM: Major Breakthroughs in Embodied AI for Robotics Robotics firm Galbot has announced two significant technological advancements in embodied intelligence: DexNDM and NavFoM. DexNDM is a neural dynamics model designed to enhance robotic dexterous manipulation, enabling robots to perform high-precision, in-hand rotations of various objects. NavFoM is presented as the world’s first cross-embodiment, cross-task navigation foundation model, allowing robots to autonomously perform complex tasks in diverse environments. These innovations, developed with Tsinghua and Peking University, integrate DexNDM into a teleoperation system for intricate tasks like tightening screws with high-level human commands. These advancements are poised to revolutionize industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare by improving the adaptability and efficiency of robots in real-world settings. ...

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning MIT Spearheads AI Innovation in Health, Chemistry, and Simulation This week’s AI news highlights several key developments from MIT. A new AI model named VaxSeer now surpasses the WHO in predicting effective flu vaccine strains. Concurrently, a generative AI called FlowER, also developed by MIT, can accurately model complex chemical reactions. Furthermore, MIT is establishing a new DOE-funded center dedicated to exascale simulations, pushing the boundaries of computational research. ...

Equifax Launches AI Innovation Lab in Ireland for Global R&D Equifax has officially opened a new AI Innovation Lab in Wexford, Ireland, on September 11, 2025, establishing a global hub for its artificial intelligence and machine learning research. Supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, the lab will unite data scientists and tech specialists to pioneer advanced AI solutions. The facility’s primary focus is on developing sophisticated AI and machine learning algorithms to improve credit risk assessment, enhance fraud detection, and promote greater financial inclusion. This launch is a key part of Equifax’s overarching EFX.AI strategy, building on its decade of AI innovation. ...