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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Advances Hydrogen Co-Firing in Gas Engines Aug. 28, 2026. - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET) has unveiled new hydrogen co-firing specifications for its KU Series gas engines, which are widely used in cogeneration systems across various industries. The engines, with an output range of 3.65 to 5.75 megawatts, can now operate with up to 50% hydrogen by volume, leveraging computational fluid dynamics and combustion reaction models to […]
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Sharp to Launch Second Poketomo AI Character in December 2026 Aug. 28, 2026. - Sharp Corporation is set to expand its Poketomo line with the introduction of a second conversational AI character in December 2026. This new character will be rolled out in Taiwan, following the success of the first Poketomo character launched last December. The second Poketomo character is inspired by a manga featured on Sharp’s official X account, presenting a self-assured and […]
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NEC’s Venture Fund Invests in U.S. Startup Dexmate for Physical AI Expansion Aug. 28, 2026. - NEC Corporation's venture capital fund, NEC Orchestrating Future Fund, has invested in Dexmate, Inc., a U.S. startup known for its AI-controlled humanoid robot, VEGA, and its Physical AI development platform. This move underscores the growing interest in Physical AI, which aims to enhance real-world interactions through advanced robotics. Dexmate, founded in 2024 by AI robotics researchers, offers a comprehensive solution […]
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