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The AI IPO Wearing a Spacesuit
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SpaceX: The AI IPO Wearing a Spacesuit

If one were to build a word cloud of what the average investor associates with SpaceX, it would...

Investing in the Humanoid Robotics Wave
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Investing in the Exponential Humanoid Wave

The humanoid robotics industry has officially moved from curated demos to real-world deployment....

The Physical AI Ecosystem
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2026 Robotics Update: The Physical AI Ecosystem

In our first article of the year, we spoke about how robotics was at the cusp of a period of...

Purpose-Built Humanoids Take on Specific Jobs
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Purpose-Built Humanoids for Specific Jobs

In September of last year, following the release of the World Robotics Report by the ...

Missing Out on Healthcare Exposure?
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Healthcare Exposure Focused on Big Pharma? You’re Missing Out

The healthcare sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological...

And the Winner Remains Robotics
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And the Winner Is... Robotics (Again)

With 2026 now in full swing, it’s time to announce the global podium for robotics — brought...

Robots: AI's Real-World Champions
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Robots: AI's Real-World Champions

It is reconstitution time. That means it’s time to take a closer look at the ongoing trends...

AI Beyond the Chatbot
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AI Beyond the Chatbot: The New Value Chain

2025 was a very strong year for robotics and automation. Those paying close attention may have...

The Hidden Robot
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The Hidden Robot

Be it Wall-E, R2-D2, or Rosie from The Jetsons, most readers grew up with sci-fi molding what a...

The Brain: From Black Box to Engineering Question
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The Brain: From Black Box to Engineering Problem

Uncovering the mysteries of the brain has been an objective of humanity since we figured out that...

The AI Revolution in Diagnostic Imaging
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The AI Revolution in Diagnostic Imaging

Artificial intelligence has brought about a paradigm shift in the diagnostics industry, enhancing...

RNAi: The Benefits of Shooting the Messenger
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RNAi: The Benefits of Shooting the Messenger

In 2006, Andrew Fire and Craig Mello shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their...

An AI Fix for Healthcare's $2 Trillion Flaw
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An AI Fix for Healthcare's $2 Trillion Flaw

Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize healthcare. Its headline-grabbing potential in...

The Genomic Data Deluge
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The Genomic Data Deluge: From Sequencing to Actionable Insights

The future of healthcare is being forged at the intersection of biology and technology. Much like...

Beyond Broad Healthcare: A Smarter Prescription for Growth
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Beyond Broad Healthcare: A Smarter Prescription for Growth

Investing in healthcare has long been a cornerstone of defensive, long-term growth strategies. It...

The Robot Will See You Now & AI Will Read Your Results
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The Robot Will See You Now & AI Will Read Your Results

Healthcare has always been a field of captivating news, consistently capturing our attention with...

Heart Monitors Are Improving
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Healthcare Tech & Innovation: Heart Monitors Improving

Healthcare and technology innovation has far-reaching impacts that can truly transform and save...

2025 Outlook: Healthcare Technology & Innovation
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2025 Outlook: Healthcare Technology & Innovation

The healthcare industry’s bellwether event, the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM25),...

Innovation in Healthcare: HTEC’s Q4 Movers & Shakers
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Innovation in Healthcare: HTEC’s Q4 Movers & Shakers

The final quarter of 2024 proved to be a turbulent period for the healthcare sector, marked by...

Strong Performances From HTEC Amid a Volatile End to 2024
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Strong Performances From HTEC Amid a Volatile End to 2024

The ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation Index (HTEC) returned -2.9% during the...

A New Era of Cancer Risk Assessment
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Early Detection, Enhanced Prevention: A New Era of Cancer Risk Assessment

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” describes, in one sentence, the...

Grail: What Lies Ahead After the Illumina Spin-Off
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Grail: What Lies Ahead After the Illumina Spin-Off

This spotlight on the ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation Index highlights Grail ...

Veracyte: Revolutionizing Noninvasive Cancer Diagnostics
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Veracyte: Revolutionizing Noninvasive Cancer Diagnostics

In this ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index spotlight, we focus on Veracyte (VCYT). The...

Axogen: Pioneering Nerve Repair
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Axogen: Pioneering Nerve Repair With Innovative Off-the-Shelf Tissue Solutions

In this ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation Index spotlight, we focus on Axogen (...

Innovating Medication Management and Driving Growth
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Omnicell: Innovating Medication Management and Driving Growth in the Healthcare Sector

In this ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index spotlight, we focus on Omnicell Inc (OMCL). The...

Strong Quarterly Performance for Healthcare
Technological Innovations and HTEC's Positioning
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Healthcare Sector Outlook: Technological Innovations and HTEC's Strategic Positioning

The healthcare sector is on the cusp of a transformative period, fueled by technological...

Guardant Health Leading Cancer Diagnostics Future
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HTEC Index Spotlight: Guardant Health Leading Cancer Diagnostics Future

In this ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation Index spotlight, we take a look at ...

Innovation in Healthcare: HTEC’s Q2 Movers and Shakers
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Innovation in Healthcare: HTEC’s Q2 Movers and Shakers

The second quarter of the year saw significant developments benefiting many HTEC constituents....

Q2 Index Commentary: HTEC
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ROBO Global Healthcare Technology & Innovation - HTEC: Q2 Index Commentary

The year 2024 began with a general expectation of greater stability and fewer unknowns. This...

Ginkgo Bioworks Approach to Revolutionizing Industries
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Innovation at Scale: Ginkgo Bioworks' Approach to Revolutionizing Industries

We live in the age of the elevator pitch, catchy soundbites, and companies promising to...

Innovation in Healthcare: HTEC's Q1 2024 Index Rebalance
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Innovation in Healthcare: HTEC's Q1 2024 Index Rebalance

This article examines the first index rebalance and reconstitution of 2024 for the ROBO Global...

HTEC Index Q1: Medpace Shines in Process Automation
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HTEC Index Q1 Spotlight: Medpace Shines in Process Automation Subsector

In this quarter’s ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation Index spotlight, we take a...