Give robots a specific job—say, placing a can on a conveyor belt in a factory—and they can be extremely efficient. But in less-structured environments with varied tasks, even seemingly simple things like unscrewing a light bulb or turning a door handle, things get a lot trickier.Give robots a specific job—say, placing a can on a conveyor belt in a factory—and they can be extremely efficient. But in less-structured environments with varied tasks, even seemingly simple things like unscrewing a light bulb or turning a door handle, things get a lot trickier.[#item_full_content]
The University of Cincinnati is working with Ohio’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to use digital-twin technology to make workplaces safer.The University of Cincinnati is working with Ohio’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to use digital-twin technology to make workplaces safer.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]
Nigerian profitable food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator
Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery startup that has stayed profitable in a notoriously tough and low-margin market, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to launch a quick commerce strategy and expand into more cities in Nigeria and Ghana. The equity round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, […]Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery startup that has stayed profitable in a notoriously tough and low-margin market, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to launch a quick commerce strategy and expand into more cities in Nigeria and Ghana. The equity round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment,[#item_full_content]
Why investors just bet $85M on this Indian company’s generic drug strategy
Truemeds has taken a different route from other Indian online pharmacies — and it has helped the startup double its revenue.Truemeds has taken a different route from other Indian online pharmacies — and it has helped the startup double its revenue.[#item_full_content]
The computer science dream has become a nightmare
Well, the coding-equals-prosperity promise has officially collapsed. Fresh computer science graduates are facing unemployment rates of 6.1% to 7.5% — more than double what biology and art history majors are experiencing, according to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York study. A crushing New York Times piece highlights what’s happening on the ground. The […]Well, the coding-equals-prosperity promise has officially collapsed. Fresh computer science graduates are facing unemployment rates of 6.1% to 7.5% — more than double what biology and art history majors are experiencing, according to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York study. A crushing New York Times piece highlights what’s happening on the ground. The[#item_full_content]
The Interior’s “Energy Density” Order Is Nonsensical
The post The Interior’s “Energy Density” Order Is Nonsensical appeared first on Energy Innovation.
Today, only 4 percent of U.S. renewable energy is located on federal lands, but over 23 million acres of federal land is leased for oil and gas extraction.
The post The Interior’s “Energy Density” Order Is Nonsensical appeared first on Energy Innovation.[#item_full_content]
Former Googlers’ AI startup OpenArt now creates ‘brain rot’ videos in just one click
OpenArt launched a new feature to help creators make AI-generated brain rot videos.OpenArt launched a new feature to help creators make AI-generated brain rot videos.[#item_full_content]
Don’t let your competitor steal the brand spotlight — secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
For 20 years, startups have come to TechCrunch Disrupt to meet their first investors, land their biggest partnerships, and spark the idea that takes them to the next level.For 20 years, startups have come to TechCrunch Disrupt to meet their first investors, land their biggest partnerships, and spark the idea that takes them to the next level.[#item_full_content]
OpenAI priced GPT-5 so low, it may spark a price war
Developers who have had early access are touting GPT-5’s pricing as much better than competing models.Developers who have had early access are touting GPT-5’s pricing as much better than competing models.[#item_full_content]
“A building is only as strong as its foundation” is a common adage to signify the importance of having a stable and solid base to build upon. The type and design of foundation are important for ensuring the structural safety of a building.”A building is only as strong as its foundation” is a common adage to signify the importance of having a stable and solid base to build upon. The type and design of foundation are important for ensuring the structural safety of a building.Engineering[#item_full_content]
