SolidRun & Leopard Imaging's Edge AI Vision, AssetBuilt's New AI Platform, and Las Vegas AI Expansion - Industrial AI Weekly #68
August 13, 2026 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In this edition, we bring you a range of exciting developments in the field of industrial automation. SolidRun and Leopard Imaging have teamed up to streamline the development of edge AI vision applications, combining their technologies to enhance efficiency. Meanwhile, AssetBuilt has launched AssetBuilt Intelligence™, a new AI platform designed to improve asset assessments and provide strategic advisory services for manufacturers, lenders, and operators.
In other news, the Las Vegas Economic Alliance has announced a significant $55 million investment in AI infrastructure, promising to create 430 new jobs in Southern Nevada. Additionally, a study by Houston Methodist highlights the benefits of using Apella's ambient AI in operating rooms, showing a 7% increase in surgical case volume and a reduction in late-ending OR days. Furthermore, Avatar Robotics has raised $6.5 million in seed funding to develop AI-driven solutions for labor shortages in warehousing and manufacturing. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other stories in the world of industrial AI.
Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In this edition, we bring you a range of exciting developments in the field of industrial automation. SolidRun and Leopard Imaging have teamed up to streamline the development of edge AI vision applications, combining their technologies to enhance efficiency. Meanwhile, AssetBuilt has launched AssetBuilt Intelligence™, a new AI platform designed to improve asset assessments and provide strategic advisory services for manufacturers, lenders, and operators.
In other news, the Las Vegas Economic Alliance has announced a significant $55 million investment in AI infrastructure, promising to create 430 new jobs in Southern Nevada. Additionally, a study by Houston Methodist highlights the benefits of using Apella's ambient AI in operating rooms, showing a 7% increase in surgical case volume and a reduction in late-ending OR days. Furthermore, Avatar Robotics has raised $6.5 million in seed funding to develop AI-driven solutions for labor shortages in warehousing and manufacturing. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other stories in the world of industrial AI.
SolidRun and Leopard Imaging Collaborate on Edge AI Vision
SolidRun and Leopard Imaging have announced a collaboration to simplify edge AI vision application development by integrating their technologies, reducing integration efforts for developers. Read more
AssetBuilt Launches AI Platform for Asset Assessment
On August 6, 2026, AssetBuilt introduced AssetBuilt Intelligence™, an AI platform aimed at improving industrial asset assessments and strategic advisory services. Read more
Las Vegas Economic Alliance Announces AI Infrastructure Expansion
Southern Nevada will see a $55 million investment and 430 new jobs as four businesses expand, enhancing the region's AI infrastructure. Read more
Houston Methodist Study on Apella AI in Surgery
Research from Houston Methodist shows that using Apella's ambient AI in operating rooms increased surgical case volume by 7% and significantly reduced late-ending OR days. Read more
Chainsight and Anthropic Partner for AI Supply Chain Solutions
On August 5, 2026, Chainsight announced a partnership with Anthropic to enhance supply chain operations using AI. The collaboration aims to integrate AI into decision-making processes for improved business outcomes. Read more
Landis+Gyr Partners with Future Grid and OTS in Australia
Landis+Gyr has expanded its Edge Application Ecosystem in Australia by partnering with Future Grid and OTS to enhance grid intelligence and innovation. Read more
Frost & Sullivan Hosts 20th GIL Summit in Shanghai
The 20th GIL Summit by Frost & Sullivan in Shanghai focused on AI's role in industrial transformation, gathering over 2,000 leaders and 300 speakers to discuss its impact on business strategies. Read more
Trimble Launches AI Tool for Supply Chain Automation
Trimble has introduced the Trimble Arc Agent, an AI tool aimed at automating manual workflows in transportation and logistics. The tool integrates with existing systems to enhance productivity and decision-making. Read more
QYSEA Reveals 10th Anniversary Vision for Underwater Robotics
QYSEA has announced its strategic vision for intelligent underwater systems, focusing on enhanced modeling, autonomous missions, and collaborative robotics to improve underwater operations. Read more
Compal Electronics Opens AI Server Manufacturing Center
Compal Electronics has opened its Daxi AI Server Manufacturing Center in Taoyuan, Taiwan, to enhance its AI server production capabilities. The new facility aims to double production capacity and integrate advanced technologies to meet global demand. Read more
CommanderAI Launches Open API for Waste Management
CommanderAI has released an open API designed to integrate its AI sales tools with waste management systems, aiming to improve efficiency by reducing manual data entry. Read more
Bullen Ultrasonics Receives Grant for AI Process Optimization
Bullen Ultrasonics has been awarded a $23,100 grant from the Ohio Smart Manufacturing Program to advance its AI-driven Autonomous Process Optimization initiative. The project involves collaboration with Phenx to analyze extensive data and develop a digital twin for testing algorithms. Read more
Project Prometheus Leases Space in Oakland
Jeff Bezos' AI startup, Project Prometheus, has leased 100,000 square feet in west Oakland, marking a shift towards the East Bay for AI and robotics firms. Read more
X Square Robot's AI Model Automates Logistics
During a livestream, X Square Robot demonstrated its embodied AI model and a High-Performance 6-Axis Robot Arm, achieving high efficiency and accuracy in logistics tasks. Read more
Avatar Robotics Raises $6.5 Million for AI Workforce
Avatar Robotics has secured $6.5 million in seed funding to develop AI-driven industrial labor solutions, addressing labor shortages in warehousing and manufacturing. Read more
Community Health Network Uses Clarium AI for Surgical Supply Chain
Community Health Network in Indianapolis is using the Clarium AI platform to improve its surgical supply chain and cut costs across its hospitals. Read more
Discovered Materials Uses AI for Cooler Chip Materials
Discovered Materials, a startup backed by Lightspeed India Partners, is using AI to find materials that enhance chip efficiency and reduce heat. Read more
ThinkPalm and Singapore Polytechnic Partner for AI-Driven Sustainability
ThinkPalm Technologies and Singapore Polytechnic have partnered to develop AI-driven IIoT solutions to measure sustainability for SMEs and startups in Singapore. Read more
Air and ARA Partner for AI-Driven Battlefield Logistics
Air and Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) have announced a partnership to enhance battlefield logistics using real-time fuel data. The collaboration aims to improve decision-making and situational awareness for tactical commanders. Read more
Notation Labs Launches LeakSecure® Platform 3.0
Notation Labs has introduced LeakSecure® Platform 3.0, an AI-driven solution for enhanced water management and risk reduction, aimed at improving leak detection and prevention. Read more
ketteQ Introduces Quintus™ AI for Supply Chain
ketteQ has launched Quintus™, a Free-Range AI™ solution aimed at enhancing supply chain management by offering real-time reasoning and decision-making capabilities. Read more
Principal Mineral Acquires Conductive Group
Principal Mineral has acquired Conductive Group to enhance its AI infrastructure and supply chains, focusing on advanced materials for electronics and aerospace. Read more
SiteVue AI Secures $7.5 Million Seed Funding
SiteVue AI has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to advance its AI-powered vision technology for manufacturing, food processing, and construction. The funding aims to enhance real-time video analysis for improved efficiency and safety. Read more
Action Energy and Kellton Partner for AI in Energy Sector
Action Energy Company has announced a joint venture with Kellton to implement AI solutions for digitalization and real-time monitoring in the energy sector, supporting Kuwait's production growth targets. Read more
Interloc Solutions Launches AI Platform for IBM Maximo
Interloc Solutions has introduced interloc.ai, an Agentic AI platform for IBM Maximo, aimed at automating tasks and enhancing productivity for maintenance and operations teams. Read more
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