Achilles Expands with InfoControl, Peachtree Corners Upgrades with NVIDIA, and xSpecies AI Launches - Industrial AI Weekly #3
April 17, 2025 -
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In recent developments, the supply chain platform Achilles has acquired InfoControl, a company based in Latin America specializing in AI and contractor management. This acquisition is set to enhance Achilles' data processing and risk management capabilities. Meanwhile, Srikanth Vidapanakal, who was previously with Ola Electric, has launched xSpecies AI in India. The new venture aims to develop general-purpose robots and humanoids, with a goal to achieve a fully autonomous humanoid by 2027.
In the realm of smart city advancements, the City of Peachtree Corners has integrated NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPUs to upgrade its infrastructure. This integration focuses on improving traffic and crowd management. Additionally, Vitruvi Software has reported a record quarter, having secured multiple major clients who are leveraging its AI-driven construction management solutions to enhance project workflows and efficiency in infrastructure projects.
Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In recent developments, the supply chain platform Achilles has acquired InfoControl, a company based in Latin America specializing in AI and contractor management. This acquisition is set to enhance Achilles' data processing and risk management capabilities. Meanwhile, Srikanth Vidapanakal, who was previously with Ola Electric, has launched xSpecies AI in India. The new venture aims to develop general-purpose robots and humanoids, with a goal to achieve a fully autonomous humanoid by 2027.
In the realm of smart city advancements, the City of Peachtree Corners has integrated NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPUs to upgrade its infrastructure. This integration focuses on improving traffic and crowd management. Additionally, Vitruvi Software has reported a record quarter, having secured multiple major clients who are leveraging its AI-driven construction management solutions to enhance project workflows and efficiency in infrastructure projects.
Achilles Acquires InfoControl for AI Enhancement
The supply chain platform Achilles has acquired InfoControl to integrate AI tools and improve data processing and risk management capabilities. Read more
Peachtree Corners Upgrades Smart City with NVIDIA AI
The City of Peachtree Corners has adopted NVIDIA AI technology to boost its smart city infrastructure, focusing on traffic and crowd management enhancements. Read more
Vitruvi Software Gains Major Clients with AI Solutions
Vitruvi Software has announced a record quarter by securing multiple major clients who are using its AI-driven construction management solutions to enhance project workflows and efficiency. Read more
Greenscreens.ai Introduces GS Intuition for Freight Pricing
Greenscreens.ai has launched GS Intuition, a solution designed to improve long-term freight rate forecasting and optimize RFP bid strategies for brokers. Read more
Toyota and Gorilla Technology Collaborate on AI Warehouse Tools
Toyota is working with Gorilla Technology Group to develop AI-driven automation tools for warehouses in Thailand. The collaboration seeks to combine Gorilla's AI capabilities with Toyota's logistics knowledge to improve warehouse operations, with an initial focus on Thailand and potential global expansion. Read more
Former Ola Electric AI Director Launches xSpecies AI
Srikanth Vidapanakal, previously with Ola Electric, has founded xSpecies AI to develop general purpose robots and humanoids, aiming for a fully autonomous humanoid by 2027. Read more
PCBAIR Invests in AI for PCB Defect Prediction
PCBAIR, a PCB manufacturing service provider, is investing in AI to improve defect prediction accuracy in its processes, aiming to enhance quality control in sectors like aerospace and medical devices. Read more
Elm AI Raises $2 Million for Supply Chain AI Platform
Elm AI, a Cornell University spinout, has secured $2 million in funding to enhance its AI platform for supply chain sustainability and performance. Read more
Saudi Arabia Invests in AI for Mining Sector Growth
Saudi Arabia is investing in artificial intelligence to enhance its mining sector, aiming to significantly increase its GDP contribution by 2035, according to Minister Bandar Alkhorayef. Read more
Xaba Secures $6M from Hitachi Ventures for AI Robotics
Xaba, a Toronto-based startup, has received a $6 million seed investment from Hitachi Ventures to develop synthetic brains for industrial robots, aiming to improve AI-powered robotics and reduce manufacturing costs. Read more
Atomic Founded by Former Tesla Leaders for AI Inventory Solution
Former Tesla supply chain leaders have launched Atomic, an AI-driven inventory management company, aiming to optimize supply chain processes and reduce costs. Read more
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