In this episode of IRD Force News Digest, we explore the latest breakthroughs in AI-powered robotics, smart home automation, and edge computing:
🚀 Key topics:
🔧 How researchers use neural networks and laser tracking to upgrade industrial robots without full mechanical replacements — improving precision for welding, assembly, and even surgery.
🤖 A smarter way to search ROS (Robot Operating System) packages using semantic search models trained with AI.
🎮 How tech enthusiasts are turning Steam Decks into robot controllers, blending gaming hardware with real-world robotics applications.
🏠 The latest features in Home Assistant 2025.6, including full Alexa integration, new Bluetooth visualizations, and cutting-edge USB host support on ESP32 chips.
Whether you’re into robotics, smart homes, AI, or just love seeing unexpected tech mashups, this episode delivers the stories you don’t want to miss.
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