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Space Forge has ignited plasma aboard ForgeStar-1, marking the first commercial attempt at semiconductor manufacturing in orbit. This development demonstrates the potential for crystal growth in extreme conditions outside Earth's gravity, indicating advances in cleaner materials for power electronics.

Meanwhile, Apple has partnered with Samsung to enhance iPhone camera technology with Samsung's hybrid-bonded CMOS sensors, aiming for improved supply chain resilience. Surgerii Robotics has raised $100 million for its Shurui SP single-port surgical robot, which operates through a 1.8 cm incision for both adults and children.

NVIDIA has released new physical AI models, enabling faster robotics development for partners like Boston Dynamics, while Lego's Smart Bricks incorporate technology to enhance play interaction. Google DeepMind collaborates with Boston Dynamics to integrate AI into humanoid robots for industrial tasks. Neumo's brainwave-based driver monitoring prototype enhances road safety by detecting cognitive states, and TSMC has begun mass production of 2nm semiconductors, crucial for AI development.