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Robotics and Automation

Why Is Persona AI Choosing Ship Welding as the Starting Point for Humanoid Robots?

Instead of competing with other companies in warehouses and homes, Persona AI is betting on a humanoid-like robot to perform long linear welds in shipyards. The choice is based on a shortage of skilled labor, the task’s suitability for robots, and the possibility of increasing ship production rather than merely reducing labor costs.

2026-08-17

Electric Cars

Samsung SDI Takes Full Ownership of Indiana Battery Plant After General Motors Exit

Samsung SDI is purchasing General Motors’ 49.99% stake in a joint battery plant venture in Indiana, becoming the sole owner of the $3.5 billion facility. The shift comes as electric vehicle demand growth slows, while the company plans to add a line for producing energy storage batteries.

2026-08-11

Electric Cars

Factorial Partners with SK On to Test Solid-State Battery Production on Existing Lines

Factorial Energy has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with SK On to evaluate the feasibility of mass-producing solid-state battery cells using existing lithium-ion battery production lines. The collaboration aims to address one of the biggest obstacles facing the technology: scaling manufacturing while maintaining quality and reducing defects.

2026-07-29