AI-Driven Exploration: From Diamond-Cooled Servers to Autonomous Mars Rovers

Mar 03, 2026

Akash Systems Announces World’s First Diamond Cooled AI Servers with AMD Instinct™ MI350X GPUs and MiTAC Computing

Akash Systems has launched the first Diamond Cooled AI servers, powered by AMD Instinct™ MI350X GPUs and manufactured by MiTAC Computing. This technology, previously used in space, improves thermal conductivity by removing heat five times faster than copper. It reduces GPU temperatures by up to 10°C, leading to 22% higher FLOPs per Watt and potentially unlocking up to 15% throughput improvement. This innovation addresses the thermal bottleneck in AI data centers, enhancing compute density and energy efficiency.

Archer Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results, US and UAE Air Taxi Pilot Programs On-Track for 2026

Archer Aviation has become the first eVTOL manufacturer to receive final FAA acceptance for 100% of its "Means of Compliance." This milestone establishes the criteria by which Archer will demonstrate its Midnight aircraft meets airworthiness requirements. The company expects to finalize remaining certification plans and begin Type Inspection Authorization activities this year, paving the way for air taxi pilot programs in the US and UAE in 2026.

BMW Launches Humanoid Robot Pilot at Leipzig Plant

BMW Group is deploying humanoid robots powered by Physical AI at its Leipzig Plant, marking a significant step towards intelligent, AI-driven automotive production. This initiative follows a successful 2025 pilot at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg. The robots, such as AEON, will handle ergonomically demanding, repetitive, and safety-critical tasks, improving working conditions and expanding automation in complex areas like high-voltage battery assembly.

NASA Let AI Drive the Perseverance Rover

NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars has successfully used AI to generate its own waypoints, traveling 456 meters autonomously without human control. This demonstration highlights the advancement of autonomous technologies in space exploration, enabling missions to operate more efficiently and increase scientific return. The AI model analyzes orbital images to identify hazards and plan safe routes, reducing reliance on human intervention for route planning and re-localization.

Uber and Manna Partner for First European Drone Deliveries

Uber Technologies and Manna have announced a partnership to launch Uber’s first European drone delivery service, starting in Ireland. This collaboration integrates Manna’s autonomous drone delivery system with Uber’s platform, aiming to expand efficient and sustainable delivery across more European cities. The initiative represents a significant step in accelerating faster, cleaner last-mile delivery by combining Uber’s extensive network with Manna’s proven aerial logistics expertise.

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory Begins Primary Science Mission

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory has commenced its 24-month primary science mission, focusing on studying Earth’s exosphere from the Sun-Earth L1 Lagrange point. Launched in September 2025, the spacecraft will provide the most complete record of Earth’s outermost atmospheric layer, revealing how it responds to solar activity. This research will enhance understanding of how planets lose or retain water, aiding the search for habitable planets beyond Earth.

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