{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"India Tech Report","title":"Why humanoid robots are the next big thing in AI, AWS’s Space Accelerator in India, and more","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/71c3d4a1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":448,"description":"Daily brief on deep tech and climate tech news from India and around the world.The development of humanoid robots is advancing rapidly, with early versions already being trialed in environments ranging from factory floors to hospitals. The image above shows NEURA Founder David Reger with the company’s 4NE1 robot. Courtesy company. AWS launches dedicated space accelerator for startups in IndiaAmazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a space accelerator in India, supporting 24 startups across diverse segments such as launch vehicles, satellite imagery, geospatial analysis, and precision farming, the world’s biggest cloud computing provider said in a recent press release.The 14-week program, a result of AWS’s partnership with ISRO and IN-SPACe, offers up to $100,000 in AWS credits, technical training, and mentorship. Startups will gain expertise in AI, data analytics, and business fundamentals, with the programme culminating in a demo day to showcase their innovations.Infographic courtesy AWS.Syrma SGS to build India’s largest PCB unit in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 1,800 crore investmentSyrma SGS Technology, a Chennai-based electronics manufacturer, plans to invest Rs 1,800 crore to establish India’s largest multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) and copper clad laminate (CCL) manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, Economic Times reports. The integrated unit, expected to be commissioned by 2026-27 in Naidupeta near Tirupati, will use proximity to Chennai’s electronics hub and aims to reduce India’s reliance on imported PCB materials.The company is in advanced talks with South Korean partner Shinhyup Electronics, to bring technological expertise to the project.The facility will feature backward integration by manufacturing CCL, a critical raw material for PCBs, ensuring a stable and cost-effective supply chain. It will also house an R&D centre to drive engineering innovation. The PCBs produced will target sectors such as smart metering, healthcare devices, automotive...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/klwtZi6_OVxR1RQx-EUqBBLq9JNmkk2p0xt3ov7-eeg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYjRi/MTNkNDVhMTVlOThm/MDM4ZmVlYjFmZGNl/OGFiNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}