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What if AI could imagine and plan a complex design before building it?

Skyfall AI, founded by deep learning pioneers behind Maluuba, is introducing SKY-001, the first engineering world model designed to turn text prompts or 2D sketches into structured CAD designs.

Most world models research show applications in robotics and Physical AI domains but SKY-001 shows a novel approach of how useful and effective world models can be in tackling long-horizon tasks in real-world software applications.

It delivers results up to 100× faster and 150× cheaper than GPT Astra for CAD and BIM tasks, offering a different approach to complex engineering design.

This is just the beginning of Skyfall AI’s vision of “Dreaming as a Service,” the neo lab is looking to reimagine manufacturing firms with the model and sets a new standard for autonomous manufacturing.

[Sam Pasupalak @spisallyouneed]

Introducing SKY-001, the first Engineering World Model.
On CAD and BIM tasks, it beats GPT-6 Astra and every frontier model we tested:

-> 51-125x faster
- > 150-210x cheaper
-> Higher IOU than all frontier models

SKY-001 lets you dream a physical object before you build it.

18 months of work. Built by the team out of Maluuba's deep learning lab (acq. by @MSRResearch).

The first ‘AI General Engineer’ will be the backbone for Autonomous Manufacturing.

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Researchers at South Korea’s KAIST have demonstrated a humanoid robot that can push objects weighing up to 35 kg and lift loads of up to 20 kg.

The robot uses learning-based control and visual feedback to improve how it interacts with objects.

They have also showcased its athletic abilities, including high-speed running and Michael Jackson’s iconic Moonwalk.

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Swedish AI startup IntuiCell developed a digital nervous system that allows robots to learn through real-world interactions without pre-training.

Its technology was demonstrated on a Unitree robot dog that learned to stand through experience.

The system aims to help robots adapt to unfamiliar situations, similar to how humans and animals learn.

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An Einstein ring is a rare cosmic phenomenon that occurs when a massive foreground galaxy bends the light from a distant background galaxy through gravity.

This gravitational lensing effect magnifies and stretches the light into a nearly perfect circle around the foreground galaxy.

It acts like a natural cosmic telescope, helping astronomers observe distant galaxies that would otherwise be difficult to see.

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D1 is a modular robot developed by Hong Kong-based Direct Drive Tech.

It can connect into a larger quadrupedal robot or separate into smaller units depending on the task.

This flexible design helps it navigate challenging terrain and carry heavier loads.

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According to Axios, major U.S. banks are detecting unauthorized AI agents accessing customer accounts and potentially acting without user instructions, prompting urgent security measures.

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Mantis is an autonomous construction robot developed by London-based All3 to perform tasks on real building sites.

It uses AI to place, fasten, finish, and inspect components without human help.

Mantis can carry up to 100 kg, switch tools, and work using real building data.

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Google DeepMind tested Gemini 4 Argon by having it watch a human play cornhole and simulate the movements for Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid robot.

Using MuJoCo simulations, Apollo successfully made seven consecutive shots in the real world.

Google says this video-to-simulation-to-real-world approach could cut simulation development time from weeks to hours.

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Chinese robotics company Ahead Form has unveiled its Elf-Xuan 2.0 humanoid robot styled after the Skyborne elf race from World of Warcraft: Forever.

The robot features expressive facial movements and natural eye movements, bringing the fantasy character closer to reality.

It is being showcased at the World of Warcraft Infinite Party in Shanghai, China.

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Unitree showcases a new humanoid robot with superhero-like strength and the potential to save lives in emergencies.

[Unitree @UnitreeRobotics]

Unitree Introducing: H2-X Kung Fu Legend Guardian🤖
Powerful performance to serve and guard you, with a maximum endurance of approximately 8 hours.
Please use the robot safely and in a friendly manner.

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🚨Elon Musk says SpaceX will attempt to catch both Starship and its Super Heavy booster during the next test flight.

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South Korean company Sungho SI has developed Eve Clever, an AI-powered agricultural robot for automated crop monitoring and harvesting.

Using RGB-D cameras, AI vision, and a robotic arm, it identifies ripe produce and harvests strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.

Its cloud-connected platform enables farmers to monitor crop conditions and manage agricultural data remotely.

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NASA is searching for hidden caves on the Moon that could shelter astronauts and serve as potential locations for a future lunar base.

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Researchers have developed PingpongDuo, a system that enables two humanoid robots to play table tennis doubles through coordinated movements and shot planning.

It combines AI-based planning, agile footwork, and precise racket control to return shots while avoiding collisions.

After each shot, the robots reposition themselves to clear the hitting area and prepare for the next return.

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Elon Musk says his family’s wealth could shrink significantly over generations and predicts that money may eventually lose its importance.