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Meet Pompeii’s pet robot SPOT

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4 years ago

April 12, 2022

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SPOT, a quadruped robot, inspecting archaeological spaces and structures in Pompeii

SPOT is capable of inspecting the smallest of spaces and is designed to improve Pompeii’s monitoring operations.

The four legged robot is going to gather and record data in areas undergoing recovery or restoration to help manage the safety of the archaeological site and workers.

SPOT, a quadruped robot to monitor Pompeii’s archaeological sites.

“We wish to test the use of these robots in the underground tunnels that were made by illegal excavators which we are uncovering in the area around Pompeii,” says Pompeii’s Director general, Gabriel Zuchtriegel.

Zuchtriegel also says that the robot will be able to scan the conditions of the tunnels dug by grave robbers which are often ‘extremely precarious’.

SPOT made by the robotics company, Boston Dynamics can operate on different terrains, allowing for a safe automatic inspection. The robot was a part of an experiment that also tested the Leica BLK2FLY, a flying laser scanner that conducts autonomous 3D scans.

Flying 3D scanner and SPOT were a part of a test robot inspection.

The Archaeological park of Pompeii is using integrated technology solutions as part of its Smart@POMPEI project. Its goal is to make Pompeii a smart Archaeological park that works towards sustainable and intelligent management of park.

Rijul Baath contributed to this report

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Big Tech earnings spark investor unease over AI spending

Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

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Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.

Investors are reacting sharply to Big Tech earnings this week, sending a clear signal that massive spending must translate into real growth. Markets are becoming less forgiving as companies pour billions into artificial intelligence, data centres and future tech while returns remain uncertain.

Meta has delivered a standout performance, posting a 24 percent jump in revenue for the December quarter, fuelled by AI-powered advertising. The company is doubling down on its strategy, with aggressive investment in AI and infrastructure expected to drive a further 33 percent growth this quarter.

Microsoft and Tesla tell a more cautious story. Microsoft reported only modest growth in its Azure cloud business, raising questions about its exposure to OpenAI, while Tesla plans to double spending on AI and autonomous driving. Analysts warn of a widening gap between bold AI ambitions and what investors expect in returns.

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Memory shortages and rising prices could persist through 2027

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

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6 days ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

Memory chips critical to consumer electronics and AI data centres remain in tight supply, keeping prices elevated despite production expansion by major players including Samsung and Micron.

Lenovo warns higher memory costs will hit budget devices first, even as PC demand stays strong from Windows 11 upgrades.

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