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🤖 Sumbu: “Outdoor Explorer” Dual-Vector Exoskeleton

Sumbu unveiled the Exo-S3 series, introducing the world's first commercial dual-vector wearable for public use. The lineup includes Standard ($1,199), Pro ($1,499), and Ultra ($1,999). The flagship Ultra uses a high-density automotive-grade energy cell to sustain dual-vector torque. Human-intent Recognition AI autonomously switches torque modes (climbing, cycling, stairs) within a lightweight ergonomic IP65-rated composite chassis. Commercial availability is set for June 2026.

🎓 IIT Roorkee: VentureStage DeepTech Launch

The IIT Roorkee Alumni Association convened its Global Alumni Meet 2026 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Under the theme "Reinventing in the Age of AI."Keynotes from Abhishek Singh (IndiaAI) and Manish Bhardwaj (NDMA) anchored the launch of "VentureStage," a platform connecting alumni startups in DeepTech and AI with investors. The summit focused on "stewarding national assets," signaling a policy pivot for India's digital infrastructure.

⚖️ Levantage: Software-Agnostic AI Governance

Levantage AI Advisors (founded by Ty Brown) launched its specialized consulting practice, differentiating itself as a "software-agnostic" firm that does not sell proprietary tools. The attorney-led model focuses exclusively on strategy and ethical safeguards, offering vendor-neutral vetting and hands-on pilot programs to help law firms mitigate malpractice risks while integrating generative AI.

🩺 EXOSYSTEMS: Digital Therapeutic (DTx) Class

EXOSYSTEMS (Seoul) highlighted exoRehab ( at Venetian Expo (Booth 50017), positioning it as a Digital Therapeutic (DTx) and CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree (Digital Health Validated by a Roche Korea study, the FDA-registered device uses the Muscle Function Index (MFI) to control closed-loop NMES stimulation. The system provides objective, clinic-grade data, supporting Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) reimbursement (e.g., CPT 98975) for at-home care.

🏙️ Gwangju City: 19-Company AI Delegation

Gwangju City showcased its "AI-Mobility Convergence" roadmap leading a 19-company delegation to position the region as a global autonomous logistics testbed.The group is headlined by LBS Tech, which won the prestigious Best of Innovation Award (Travel & Tourism) for "MaaS-Bridge." Other key honorees include GhostPass (3rd consecutive Fintech award for "CityFlow"), inDJ (Situational Music AI),innoDtech, DeepScent, AllTheTime, and MainSpace. Leveraging cluster-based subsidies, the city aims to secure vital institutional investment.

🏛️ Jeonnam Pavilion: AI Physical Intelligence Debut

Jeollanam-do provincial government inaugurated the Jeonnam Pavilion at CES 2026. Verified Innovation Award winners include IIST (for Argus-D disaster-detection cams), Turbine Crew (for AI edge-computing drone algorithms and Smart Poles), Newjak for its "Meta-Room" (glasses-free XR spatial computing), and Korea Optron for its MEMS-based sensors used in digital health and autonomous LiDAR. Other exhibits featured Hogreen Air’s hydrogen fuel cell drones and BA Energy’s battery safety box for EV logistics.

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💻 Biren Technology: First Chapter 18C IPO of 2026

Biren Technology (06082.HK) listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Jan 02), raising HK$5.58 billion ($717M) as the first "Chapter 18C" IPO of 2026. Following a massive 2,348x retail oversubscription, shares priced at HK$19.60, opened at HK$35.70, and surged 119% (from offer) to an intraday high of HK$42.88. This peak pushed the market capitalization past HK$100 billion ($12.8B USD). Proceeds will fund mass production of the Biren™ 106 and the high-performance Biren™ 166 to supply China's domestic GPGPU demand.

🎮 Ramen VR: Coding Agent, 'Telos' & 3D Tools

Ramen VR launched Aura, an AI agent platform for Unreal Engine. It features three core components: the Editor Agent (for Blueprints via the proprietary Telos engine), the Coding Agent (writes/fixes C++), and Prompt-to-3D asset tools. Verified by a case study with Sinn Studio (creators of Zombonks), Aura reduced environmental asset sourcing from 3 days to 4 hours. Early adopters gain access to Anthropic Claude Opus 4.5 as the premium reasoning engine.

🧸  Luka: Pocket-Sized Wearable & 'Magic Camera'

Luka (Ling Technology) showcased the Luka AI Cube and Luka Robot at CES Booth 8913. Powered by Ling OS, the ecosystem features the Luka AI Cube (a pocket-sized wearable) and the Robot (tabletop), targeting Generation Alpha with the "Language Partner" feature. It utilizes a local 4-TOPS NPU for its "Magic Camera" mode, allowing the device to recognize plants/objects in real-time while maintaining strict GDPR/COPPA compliance.

🛡️ MetaGuard AI: Full Source Code & MDA Funding

MetaGuard AI (Quantum Ventura) debuted CyberNeuroRT at Venetian Suite 29-116, a defense-grade platform optimizing BrainChip Akida processors. The system includes the "ML-X" development suite and offers Industry-First Full Source Code Access for custom threat modeling. Explicitly supporting Zeek and Corelight integrations, it delivers milliwatt-efficient detection in air-gapped environments, validated by U.S. Department of Energy and Missile Defense Agency funding.

📺 Samsung: Freestyle+ Gen 3 & Q-Symphony

Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) launched The Freestyle+ (Gen 3) (Jan 02) with 430 ISO Lumens (nearly double the previous gen). The hardware is powered by the AI OptiScreen suite, featuring 3D Auto Keystone, Real-time Focus, Screen Fit, and Wall Calibration. The projector debuts Q-Symphony audio synchronization and the Vision AI Companion, a personalized platform integrating an enhanced Bixby with partner generative agents for natural interaction with on-screen content.

📶 Origin AI: 'Compatible With Origin' SoC Certification 

Origin AI launched the "Compatible With Origin™"certification to validate Wi-Fi SoCs for IEEE 802.11bf. Partnering with leading chip manufacturers, the program pre-loads the Live Motion Engine for immediate ISP-level scale. It certifies Channel State Information (CSI) linearity, ensuring precise, camera-free spatial awareness in IoT gateways without requiring any hardware upgrades.

📗 Book Summary: The Order of Time
Author: Carlo Rovelli

🧠 Main Idea:
Rovelli rethinks what time actually is. Drawing from modern physics, philosophy, and poetry, he shows that time is not a single, universal flow but a complex, relative phenomenon shaped by motion, gravity, memory, and entropy.

🔍 Key Concepts:

• No Universal “Now”:
  Physics shows there is no single present moment shared by the entire universe—time depends on perspective and motion.

• Time Slows and Warps:
  Near massive objects or at high speeds, time passes differently (relativity).

• Entropy and the Arrow of Time:
  Time’s direction comes from increasing disorder, not from a built-in cosmic clock.

• Memory Creates Time:
  Our sense of past and future arises from how the brain stores information.

• Time Without Flow:
  At the most fundamental level of reality, time may not “flow” at all—events simply exist in relation to one another.

🌱 Core Lessons:

• Time is not absolute; it is relational and flexible.

• Human experience of time is shaped by memory and perception.

• Physics and philosophy together deepen understanding of reality.

• Letting go of rigid ideas of time opens new ways of thinking about existence.                                                                                                                                                                                                    AI TOOLS

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