2 robots worth a look today — tap any image to watch the clip on X.
Jotun's HullSkater robot scrubs ship hulls to cut CO2
Jotun's HullSkater is a robotic hull-cleaning system that removes biofouling from ship bottoms without dry-docking. Less drag means lower fuel use and CO2 output — a practical win for the maritime industry. The company is Norwegian, bootstrapped, and focused on performance coatings.
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Jotun (Norway) — bootstrapped · backers: Orkla ASA, Gleditsch family
Norwegian multinational paint and coatings company dealing mainly in decorative paints and performance coatings
UBTECH launches U1 hyper-bionic humanoid in Shenzhen
UBTECH unveiled its U1 hyper-bionic humanoid robot in Shenzhen, showcasing advanced locomotion and dexterity capabilities. The launch highlights China's push in humanoid robotics with a focus on industrial and service applications.
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UBTECH Robotics Inc. (9880) — HKEX · mkt cap $1.2B
Leading humanoid robots and smart service robots company specializing in industrially integrated robotic solutions.