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The latest trade deals negotiated between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are just as important to competitiveness as the DARPA's push for the "third wave" of AI. Plus, this week's robotics roundup looks at workforce shortages.

Aethon's new T4 is designed to be smaller and easier to use than other autonomous mobile robots, and its LogicOS allows TUGs to be controlled with industry-standard PLCs.

Japan and China are collaborating on a number of automation initiatives, but how does that affect their geopolitical rivalry? Plus, Germany wants a DARPA-like agency for cybersecurity.

Robotics, AI and autonomous vehicle companies continue to clean up from investments.

Not only can persistent drones such as PARC relay communications during emergencies; they are also serving security and commercial needs now, explains CyPhy Works CEO Lance VandenBrook.

Autonomous sailboat competition tackles challenges of moving robotic boats on the water and avoiding collisions.

Changing light conditions and durability standards create need for optical filters for lidar in automotive systems.

Startups in the AI, robotics, and unmanned system space all saw financing in recent weeks.

As robots spread quickly into multiple industries, the need for automation safety to be part of companies' adoption plans also grows.

Robot restaurants, aerial analytics, and awesome exoskeleton firms also score big this week.