1. (PDF) McKinsey - 휴머노이드 로봇 확산의 핵심 병목 : 하드웨어 공급망 재편액추에이터 중심의 고비용 구조 분석: 휴머노이드 제작 비용의 40~60%가 정밀 액추에이터에 집중되어 있으며, 특히 손(Hand) 부위는 소형화와 촉각 센싱이 결합된 가장 복잡하고 비싼 서브시스템으로 안착.중국의 제조 생태계 독점과 지정학적 리스크: 중국이 로봇 핵심 소재인 영구 자석 가공 능력의 90%를 장악하고 전기차 기반의 정밀 부품 공급망을 선점함에 따라 서구권 기업들의 공급망 다변화 압박 심화 상태.수직 통합에서 플랫폼 기반 소싱으로의 전환: 2035년까지 휴머노이드 시장이 OEM 직접 제조...

The robotics supply chain is the most underappreciated constraint on humanoid scale. But for companies that move now, it is the most significant opportunity in a generation.Humanoid Robotics May Be Entering Its Next Big Constraint: The Supply ChainThe humanoid robotics market is often framed as a race in AI, dexterity, and real-world autonomy. But McKinsey’s Turning Humanoid Supply Chain Constraints into Billion-Dollar Wins argues that the next decisive battleground may be far less glamorous: the hardware supply chain. The report says the c...

Newave is a French company founded by two engineers who also happen to be avid surfers. They’ve experienced firsthand the hassle of traveling with a bulky surfboard and paying extra fees for oversized luggage, so in 2023 they set out to solve this problem by designing modular boards. About a year ago, the company successfully launched its 9-in-1 modular surfboard on Kickstarter, selling over 500 units. Now the firm is back with a new product called WRocket. It's built on the same idea, but this time the concept is applied to soft-top surfbo...

Memory makers are seeing record profits due to surging demand, but their stocks are trading at a fraction of the valuation multiples of other top artificial intelligence chip names.Investors are debating whether memory has entered a supercycle, with some arguing that AI is driving unprecedented demand and others citing the lumpy nature of memory earnings.Memory valuations are still low, with companies like Samsung and SK Hynix trading at less than 6 times forward estimates, compared to 19 times for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.Memor...

New chips that lock onto signal travel time are tough to spoof.Car thieves are getting better and better at exploiting security gaps in hands-free unlocking and keyless start systems. According to recent statistics from the U.K., in fact, criminals hack cars’ keyless entry today more often than resorting to the old-fashioned, physical lock-bypass (a.k.a. slim jim) method.And now a new generation of key fob and car-security-chip systems are being developed to stop tech-savvy car thieves cold. STMicroelectronics, based in Plan-les-Ouates, Swi...

Pedle’s minimalist computer keeps older adults connected, without the tech headaches.Most technology designed for older adults starts with a regular tablet and strips features away. Dutch startup Pedle took the opposite approach. Instead of simplifying a complex device, the company built a minimalist computer from scratch for people who find phones, tablets and laptops unworkable, whether due to age, cognitive impairment or mental health challenges.The device handles video calling, messaging, news, radio, quizzes and photo sharing through a...

Clean power sources fully covered the world’s growing electricity demand in 2025, according to a new analysis by energy think tank Ember. Low-carbon power generation increased by 887 terawatt-hours (TWh) between 2024 and 2025, while global electricity use rose by 849 TWh. China accounted for around 59 percent of that increase, with demand rising by 503 TWh, followed by the United States (+131 TWh, 15 percent) and India (+49 TWh, 6 percent).However, as the following chart shows, the surge in demand was entirely met by growth in clean energy,...

During Milan Design Week from April 21 to 26, 2026, LEXUS invites visitors to experience a boundary-pushing shift in mobility, presenting the SPACE installation at the heart of the Tortona district. Centered on the LEXUS LS Concept — a six wheel, chauffeur-driven concept vehicle first unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 — the exhibition aims to prove that mobility is no longer merely a means of reaching a destination, but a transformative experience in itself. Presented alongside the immersive installation, the LEXUS LS Concept rear-s...

Zara’s new Dystopia perfume collection offers more than a packaging refresh. It presents a clear example of how beauty brands are increasingly using industrial design, scientific visual language, and conceptual storytelling to reposition fragrance as a cultural object rather than simply a personal-care product. Designed by Lavernia & Cienfuegos, the range was developed to convey a futuristic, laboratory-inspired identity, translating the idea of synthetic perfumery into a tightly controlled visual system.What makes the project especiall...