MAROKO133 Hot ai: Supercomputer in a suitcase: US firm shrinks AI data center to the size

📌 MAROKO133 Update ai: Supercomputer in a suitcase: US firm shrinks AI data center

Californian startup ODINN has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer, the size of a carry-on, on the eve of CES 2026. The supercomputer delivers the power of AI without the expense and time required to build on-site data centers. 

The recent explosion of AI has left no sector untouched. From financial services to media houses, aerospace technologies to pharmaceutical companies, every sector wants to leverage AI to improve their products, processes and gain insights from the data at hand. 

A singular model built by a global enterprise cannot serve as a solution for such diverse applications, and each company is looking to build its own models to gain an advantage over its competitors. However, companies need to risk sending their data over to cloud-based data centers, located in another city or maybe even another country. 

This approach can work for certain sectors but not for sensitive areas such as defense or government agencies. Similarly, data about financial transactions or healthcare records need to be held privately and not shared across public networks.

These institutions have had only one option so far- to build their highly localized data centers from scratch. But this changes with ODINN’s OMNIA.

OMNIA: AI Supercomputer

ODINN’s AI supercomputer is the size of a carry-on. But its small footprint does not compromise performance. Equipped with the same CPUs, GPUs, and memory and storage that you’d expect from a data center, OMNIA is a self-contained system designed to be deployed in minutes, not months. 

Founded in 2023, ODINN did not set out to set up faster data centers but to remove the dependency on them. Developing infrastructure that can be deployed in minutes requires a complete rethink of how power, cooling, and reliability can be enhanced and yet integrated into a single system. 

OMNIA boasts a proprietary closed-loop cooling system that allows it to run quietly even when handling multi-terabyte memory and petabyte storage systems and the most advanced AI workloads.

The greatest advantage of using such a system is that it can connect to standard power and networking infrastructure and can be placed in an office setting, hospital lab, or even a secure facility without having to build a separate server room. 

Small but scalable

A carry-on luggage-sized data center is sure to have shortcomings in the amount of data that it can process. But ODINN anticipated this and built Infinity Cube, an AI cluster combining multiple OMNIA systems into a single glass enclosure. 

The Infinity Cube is a modular data center comprising multiple OMNIA units mounted within a cuboid structure. Each unit has its own cooling and computing capabilities, negating the need for external demands such as cooling plants or raised floors. The Infinity Cube provides the organization with sovereignty over the AI cluster without the hassle of building it over months. 

Cloud-based AI data centers allow institutions to focus on building their models rather than operating the infrastructure they run on. Bringing the infrastructure closer might also increase operational hurdles for institutions. ODINN addresses these through its software layer, NeuroEdge. 

The software integrates well with NVIDIA’s AI software ecosystem and other frameworks, and coordinates job scheduling and deployment to extract maximum performance from the AI cluster. Institutions can focus on using AI rather than tuning systems to ensure optimal performance. 

At CES 2026, ODINN marks its entry not as a data center or service provider but as an AI infrastructure company that can deliver low-latency, high-performance capabilities to institutions with strict safety and privacy rules. 

🔗 Sumber: interestingengineering.com

📌 MAROKO133 Breaking ai: Hyundai’s award-winning droid conquers slopes and uneven

Hyundai has long been a name synonymous with the roar of engines and the sleek lines of sedans. But at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 in Las Vegas, the South Korean giant, Hyundai Motor Company, made history. 

For the first time, Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics LAB has secured the prestigious Best of Innovation Award in Robotics at CES 2026 for its MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid).

The tiny four-wheeled droid has been designed to navigate complex environments that typically challenge robots.

Interestingly, the wheels allow the robot to climb steep ramps or roll over high curbs.

With both Basic and Pro models, MobED meets specific needs across various industries and lifestyle applications.

“This recognition highlights the Group’s advancements in robotics technology and its commitment to redefining mobility solutions,” a press statement released on January 5 noted. 

MobED can tackle “last-mile” logistics by simplifying complex deliveries and serves as a tool for the service industry, where it can act as a digital guide, broadcasting assistant, or mobile advertising platform.

Drive and Lift technology

The product was first unveiled at the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX 2025) in Tokyo, Japan, in December 2025. 

MobED is based on Hyundai’s proprietary Drive and Lift (DnL) technology, a sophisticated system that allows the robot to master difficult terrain. 

With each wheel independently adjustable, the platform maintains a perfectly level surface even on steep inclines, high curbs, or rocky ground. This ensures that whether the robot is carrying a fragile delivery or a high-end camera, it remains stable and secure in any environment.

It comes in two models — MobED Basic and MobED Pro. 

The pro model robot is the brainy sibling. Packed with a fusion of LiDAR and camera sensors, it uses AI-based algorithms to navigate crowded city sidewalks autonomously. Moreover, it even features a “follow-me” mode that acts as a tireless companion for commercial users.

On the other hand, the basic model is a controller-operated platform designed for researchers and developers to build their own custom applications upon.

Earlier, Hyundai stated that it is set to bring MobED to the commercial market in the first half of 2026, offering both the Basic and Pro models for industrial and consumer purchase.

Payload capacity

MobED features a minimalist, balanced design that prioritizes functionality. The platform can safely transition between tight indoor hallways and rough outdoor environments.

Its modular setup allows for various top-mounted attachments — like delivery boxes, equipment, or screens — making it ideal for logistics, broadcasting, and guidance services. 

The platform is a powerhouse, supporting up to 47 kg (103 pounds) on the Basic model and 57 kg (125 pounds) on the Pro model. Moreover, the pro model reaches top speeds of 10 km/h (approximately 2.8m/s).

This award marks a key moment in Hyundai’s evolution into a “Smart Mobility Solution Provider.”

Visitors at the Hyundai exhibit this week are already seeing MobED in action, navigating simulated urban obstacle courses with eerie precision.

You won’t have to wait long to see one in the wild, either. Mass production is officially slated to begin in early 2026.

🔗 Sumber: interestingengineering.com