Iridium and SKYWAVE Bring Hybrid Satellite Connectivity to Heavy Equipment IoT
Iridium and SKYWAVE Unite to Enhance Heavy Equipment Connectivity Iridium Communications and SKYWAVE, a subsidiary of ORBCOMM, are collaborating to integrate Iridium’s Short Burst Data (SBD) services into SKYWAVE’s satellite IoT terminals. This partnership aims to provide globally-connected solutions for heavy equipment manufacturers, particularly original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking to
Soracom Air RTC Gateway Links SIM Identity to Voice Routing for IoT Devices
Soracom has launched the Air RTC Gateway, a service aimed at enhancing voice routing for IoT devices. By utilizing SIM identity, this service connects devices directly to contact centers, VoIP providers, and AI agents. This development addresses a critical aspect of cellular IoT: facilitating voice workflows for field devices without
BYD partners with Intelematics to deliver advanced vehicle safety in Australia Sealion 8 adopts advanced eCall technology
BYD Partners with Intelematics to Enhance Vehicle Safety in Australia BYD, a leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, has announced a collaboration with Intelematics, an advanced connected vehicle technology provider, to implement enhanced eCall capabilities for Australian drivers. This partnership integrates Intelematics’ connected car platform, which facilitates features such as
1NCE connectivity to support Pessl Instruments’ smart farming sensor network
1NCE is enhancing connectivity and device management for Pessl Instruments’ METOS weather network, enabling thousands of weather stations and field sensors utilized by farmers across more than 80 countries. In precision agriculture, achieving reliable data transmission presents significant challenges. Equipment is often placed in remote fields with patchy cellular coverage,
#RoboCup2026 – humanoid league knockout stages
This weekend marked the culmination of the league competitions at RoboCup 2026 in Incheon, South Korea. The event concluded with the determination of champions across three categories: small, middle, and large humanoid divisions. Congratulations to the following teams who emerged victorious in each division: Small Division Invic, Wuhan University, China
How to Create Eye-Catching E-Commerce Product Graphics with Recraft on Pollo AI
In the realm of online shopping, product images are often the first touchpoint for customers. However, e-commerce sellers typically require more than just a single image of a product; they often need promotional banners, social media graphics, and branded visuals to complement various sales initiatives. For small businesses and independent
Soracom targets connected-vehicle lifecycle management with Automotive Suite
Soracom Automotive Suite Enhances Connectivity for Connected Vehicles The Soracom Automotive Suite introduces an integrated platform for managing multicarrier connectivity, IoT eSIM profile switching, in-car Wi-Fi management, and usage-based billing for connected vehicles. By consolidating these functionalities into a single API-driven interface, it addresses critical challenges in the automotive
Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements
Graduate student Dian Li working with a robotic hand. Credit: Melanie Gonick. Advancements in Hand Tracking Technologies The next time you find yourself scrolling through your phone, consider the intricate coordination at play: the action relies on 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments within your hand.
A flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird
Engineers Develop Innovative Aerial-Aquatic Robot Inspired by Nature Loons, gulls, puffins, and petrels are among the approximately 100 bird species that possess the unique ability to both fly and swim. These diving birds adeptly plunge into the water to hunt for prey and then take to the air with grace.
Undergrads’ weed-killing robot wins top prize
Andrew James (from left), Neil Morrison, Natalia Kurz, and Michael Neiss work on their award-winning weed-killing robot ahead of The Farm Robotics Challenge. By Holly Hartigan A team of undergraduates from Cornell University triumphed over 95 competing teams at The Farm Robotics Challenge, securing the grand prize with their innovative



