The future leaves
signals in time.

Daifuku's Cecile Dick-Calmes said success is no longer measured solely by automation density or equipment utilization, arguing that real-time execution has become a new competitive advantage. The commentary was published by The Robot Report.

Xpeng, the Chinese maker of electric cars, robots and drones, has launched its own robotaxi brand, Xpeng Yoyo, unveiling an autonomous ride service and opening registration for its first external users in China. For fleet operational management, the company plans to rely on external partners.

Jena-Optronik announced a partnership with MDA Space, which will use Jena-Optronik's ASTRO HP star sensor on a low Earth orbit (LEO) mission — the first mission for ASTRO HP. MDA Space is described as a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, space exploration and infrastructure.

The new $179 Fitbit Edge tracker features an OLED screen, week-long battery life, and Pixel Watch smarts.

Ars Technica examines Amazon's push into robotics: the second-largest corporate employer has bet big on robot workers to scale its operations, and the report explores what this means for the future of human work.

Seeking EU-wide approval for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance system, Tesla has renamed it "Tesla Assisted Driving" at the demand of the German federal government. Transport Minister Steffen Bilger (CDU) had described the previous name as misleading.

Today's edition of MIT Technology Review's weekday newsletter The Download covers "moon city problems" and drone traffic controllers. It notes the US and China are racing to build bases on the moon, with NASA hoping to establish a small (source text truncated at this point).

Power group Engie has put a 142MW/802MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Chile into operation, while IPP Grenergy has secured financing for the fifth and final stage of its Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project, reported at 1,769MWh in the headline.

Regulatory filings in Japan, first spotted by UploadVR, may have inadvertently leaked external and internal images of Pico's next flagship headset 'Space Pro' under certification number 202-JWM032. The Vision Pro competitor is planned for a Q4 2026 launch.

South African utility Eskom has launched a qualification process to select strategic partners for up to 6 GW of renewable energy and storage projects, including at least 2 GW of solar and 1 GW/4 GWh of battery storage. Selected developers will join a five-year co-development and investment framework.

Researchers in Indonesia found through simulations that higher soil resistivity significantly increases lightning-induced overvoltage in PV systems, while multiple grounding points and connections closer to the lightning strike location can substantially reduce transient voltages, by up to 55%.

Valve says the order queue for Steam Frame, its recently launched standalone VR headset, has stretched into 2027. Customers can check their expected order window, meaning holiday availability could be uncertain.

Energy Dome has opened a new manufacturing plant in Italy. The facility will supply components for long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects in India, the United States and Ireland.

MIT Technology Review describes a 'second space race': where the Soviet Union and the United States once competed to plant flags, America and China—alongside a host of varyingly friendly and rival nations—are now sprinting to the lunar surface. The piece notes Mars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behind.

Scientists found that declining levels of the protein Menin may help drive aging; restoring it in older mice reversed several age-related changes within 30 days. Supplementing with the amino acid D-serine improved memory and learning in mice, suggesting a potential approach to age-related cognitive decline—evidence so far comes from mouse models only.

Draft rules for South Korea's new renewables auction market, reported by pv magazine, provide for monthly difference payments from Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco), a separate track for projects up to 500 kW, and an exit route for renewable energy certificate (REC) spot-market sellers. The market is intended to replace the renewable quota system.

A Utility Dive article says battery storage is expanding rapidly, reshaping power systems and supporting a more flexible grid. The headline indicates it addresses how utilities can trust storage to perform, but the supplied context is sparse and provides no further details.