Cosmic, ABB aid in LA wildfire rebuilding, Bisly raises €4.3M

Snapshot

Cosmic, ABB launch robotics microfactory for LA wildfire rebuilding, Bisly raises €4.3M for AI building automation, Germany legalizes underground CO2 storage.

AEC Tech in Action

Cosmic and ABB deploy robotics for wildfire recovery in LA: Cosmic Buildings and ABB Robotics partner to use AI and robotics in a microfactory to rebuild homes destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. (therobotreport.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Deep learning aids damage detection in ancient pagodas: Research introduces a deep learning method combined with digital twins for structural damage detection in the Nanjing Sheli pagoda, improving efficiency and accuracy. (nature.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Bisly: Bisly has raised €4.3 million to support its AI building automation expansion in the DACH region and the UK, and to establish a new office in Poland. (tech.eu)

Carbelim: Carbelim has raised a pre-seed round from Campus Fund to advance its algae-based systems for carbon capture and urban air purification. (devdiscourse.com)

Policy & Regulation Update

EU

Germany advances legislation for underground CO2 storage: The German government approved a draft legislation, to legalise underground CO2 storage and develop a national CO2 transport network. (environewsnigeria.com)

Asia-Pacific

China invests 900 billion in climate resilience infrastructure: The Chinese government allocates 900 billion by 2035 for flood mitigation and public health improvements, enhancing urban infrastructure and investment opportunities. (ainvest.com)