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- 1Xiaomi open-sources spatial audio-language model MiDashengLM-Spatial●Xiaomi just open-sourced MiDashengLM-Spatial. This 7B audio-language model that doesn’t just understand what a sound is,
Xiaomi has released MiDashengLM-Spatial as an open-source model. The 7-billion-parameter audio-language model, built on MiDashengLM-7B, goes beyond identifying sounds: it can determine where a sound comes from and how audio sources are arranged in space, using a dual-branch audio encoder with hierarchical processing. Tech communities in China and elsewhere are discussing the release as another notable open-source AI contribution from a major Chinese hardware company.
- 2OpenCV to demo spatial AI toolkit for physical AI systems●Computer vision used to stop at “what is this?” Physical AI needs “where is it, how far, what’s changing, and what shoul
OpenCV is hosting a live session on building what it calls a Visual Cortex for physical AI — systems that go beyond recognising objects to judging distance, tracking change and guiding robot actions. The demonstration combines OpenCV software with Intel RealSense depth cameras, NVIDIA Jetson hardware and ROS 2, plus vision-language models. It reflects a wider push to give robots real spatial understanding rather than simple classification.
- 3Hesai launches Kosmo 3D data platform for robot training▼Hesai Launches Kosmo 3D Data Platform for Robot Training and World Models
Chinese lidar maker Hesai has launched Kosmo, a 3D data platform designed to support robot training and the development of world models. The platform aims to provide spatial data infrastructure for robotics and embodied AI applications, extending Hesai's business beyond automotive lidar sensing into the growing robotics sector.
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Kornia, an open-source Python library for geometric computer vision built for spatial AI applications, is drawing fresh attention from developers. The project, hosted under the Kornia organisation on GitHub, provides tools for tasks like image transformations, calibration and depth estimation, and is gaining traction as interest in spatial AI grows.
- 5Can AI protect sea eagles from wind turbines?●Can # AI protect sea eagles from turbines? Perhaps, but slapping tech on badly chosen sites and weak environmental impac
A writer examines whether AI can help protect sea eagles from being killed by wind turbines. The argument: smart detection technology may help, but it cannot compensate for poorly chosen turbine sites and weak environmental impact assessments. The real problem, the piece argues, is a broken spatial planning process for siting wind farms, and technology alone will not fix it.
- 6DishwasherBench Tests Whether AI Models Can Stack a Dishwasher●DishwasherBench – Can Frontier Models Stack a Dishwasher?
A new benchmark called DishwasherBench, released by Composo AI on GitHub, challenges frontier language models to figure out how to stack a dishwasher efficiently. The quirky test measures spatial reasoning and everyday practical planning rather than academic knowledge, and it is drawing attention for highlighting how even top AI systems can struggle with mundane physical tasks people handle routinely.
- 7AMD to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2 billion▼AMD agrees to buy Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for 8.2 billion dollars
AMD has agreed to acquire World Labs, the spatial intelligence startup founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, in a deal valued at 8.2 billion dollars. The move signals AMD's push to expand beyond chips into AI software and spatial computing, putting it in sharper competition with Nvidia and other rivals in the artificial intelligence race.
- 8AMD Buys Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2 Billion▼AMD Buys Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2 Billion to Chase World Models
AMD has agreed to acquire World Labs, the spatial intelligence startup founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, in a deal valued at $8.2 billion. The purchase signals AMD's push beyond chips into so-called world models, AI systems that understand and simulate 3D physical environments. The move puts AMD in more direct competition with rivals racing to shape the next stage of artificial intelligence.
- 9Hesai Launches 3D Spatial Camera for AI Robotics●Hesai Launches 3D Spatial Camera to Accelerate AI-Driven Robotics
Hesai, a lidar technology company, has launched a new 3D spatial camera aimed at accelerating AI-driven robotics. The product is designed to give robots advanced spatial perception capabilities, supporting applications in automation and intelligent machines. The announcement was reported by industry press covering metrology and quality technology, where attention has focused on what the device means for robotics developers.
- 10AI Model Improves Spatial Transcriptomics Data Analysis▼AI Model Enhances Analysis of Spatial Transcriptomics Data
A new AI model has been developed to enhance the analysis of spatial transcriptomics data, a technique that maps gene activity within tissue samples while preserving their spatial context. The tool aims to help researchers interpret complex biological data more accurately, with potential applications in disease research and drug development.
- 11ACE Robotics releases spatial perception model for robots●SenseTime co-founder’s ACE Robotics releases model for robot spatial perception
ACE Robotics, a company founded by a SenseTime co-founder, has released a new AI model for robot spatial perception, enabling machines to better understand and navigate their physical surroundings. The announcement, reported by TechNode, marks a step forward for the robotics startup as it builds on the founder's track record in computer vision at SenseTime.
- 12China's Hesai launches spatial camera for AI robotics▼China’s Hesai launches spatial camera to boost AI-powered robotics adoption
Chinese lidar maker Hesai has launched a new spatial camera designed to speed up adoption of AI-powered robotics. The product is aimed at giving robots better environmental perception, supporting the company's push beyond lidar sensors into broader machine-vision hardware for the fast-growing robotics market.
- 13Apple unveils HomeView smart home display●Apple HomeView unveiled: 7-inch smart home display with Siri AI, 12MP camera and Spatial Audio # apple # applehomeview #
Apple has unveiled HomeView, a 7-inch smart home display featuring Siri AI, a 12-megapixel camera and Spatial Audio support. The device is positioned as a central hub for controlling connected home devices, with launch details and pricing being shared alongside the announcement.
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- kornia/kornia 🐍 Geometric Computer Vision Library for Spatial AI