AdventHealth Tampa has become the first hospital in the Tampa Bay area to conduct a transabdominal colorectal surgery using the da Vinci SP (single port) robotic system. The procedure, a partial colectomy, was performed by Dr. Ahmed Allawi, a colorectal surgeon at the facility.

Circus, a German company specializing in AI software and robotics for the food service industry, has received official certification as a supplier for the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense. This designation permits the company to participate in federal procurement programs and contract opportunities involving U.S. military and government agencies.

The AI for Good Global Summit 2025, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is scheduled to take place from 8 to 11 July at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. This annual event, supported by over 50 United Nations partners and co-hosted with the Swiss federal government, aims to address global AI governance and foster innovation for societal benefit.

Saab and Helsing have announced the successful completion of three test flights demonstrating the integration of Helsing’s artificial intelligence agent, Centaur, into the Gripen E fighter jet, marking a significant development in the application of AI to modern air combat. Conducted as part of Saab’s Project Beyond and fully funded by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the tests represent a step forward in deploying AI for autonomous and semi-autonomous missions in operational military aircraft.

In a crossover between industrial robotics and mainstream entertainment, Boston Dynamics brought its flagship quadruped robots, Spot, to the stage of America’s Got Talent (AGT) for a choreographed performance that captivated both judges and viewers.

At first glance, this year’s edition of Vision, Robotics & Motion may have seemed familiar to returning visitors, with rows of robotic arms, grippers, and automation platforms geared toward the manufacturing industry. But a closer look revealed a quiet yet profound shift: the rise of advanced AI vision and the growing presence of humanoid robots.

Coco Robotics has secured \$80 million in new strategic financing aimed at expanding its autonomous delivery operations and enhancing its artificial intelligence platform. The Los Angeles-based company plans to use the funding to scale its vehicle fleet and broaden its enterprise partnerships, with the goal of deploying 10,000 autonomous delivery vehicles by 2026.

At GTC Paris, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang outlined the company’s strategy for expanding AI infrastructure across Europe. Addressing an audience both online and at the Dôme de Paris, Huang described how NVIDIA is collaborating with European governments, telecommunications companies, and cloud providers to establish AI systems built on its Blackwell architecture, alongside developments in quantum computing and robotics.

Palladyne AI Corp., a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in defense and commercial sectors, has received additional funding from the U.S. Air Force under its existing contract with the Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. This development forms part of a multi-year Phase II contract initiated through the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program operated by AFWERX AFVentures, the Air Force’s innovation arm.

On 12 June 2025, the United Nations convened the second UN Virtual Worlds Day in Turin, Italy, bringing together 18 UN entities to advocate for the use of artificial intelligence-driven virtual worlds to advance inclusive and sustainable development. The event issued a global call-to-action urging collaboration among governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to integrate emerging technologies into development strategies that prioritize human well-being.