Photonics Hot List: July 17, 2026

In this episode: Researchers develop optically interactive soft robots, the latest photonics business moves, and ‘reality-infused’ deep learning could revolutionize nanophotonics.

In this episode of Photonics Hot List:

An all-in-one soft robot is now laying the groundwork for the advancement of modern all-optical robotics.

KiwiStar Optics will provide crucial components for the Extremely Large Telescope. And Trumpf is now collaborating with Mate Precision Technologies.

Researchers have developed a reality-infused deep learning framework for neural networks that may enhance nanophotonic device design.

About the Author

Justine Murphy

Multimedia Director, Digital Infrastructure

Justine Murphy is the multimedia director for Endeavor Business Media's Digital Infrastructure Group. She is a multiple award-winning writer and editor with more 20 years of experience in newspaper publishing as well as public relations, marketing, and communications. For nearly 10 years, she has covered all facets of the optics and photonics industry as an editor, writer, web news anchor, and podcast host for an internationally reaching magazine publishing company. Her work has earned accolades from the New England Press Association as well as the SIIA/Jesse H. Neal Awards. She received a B.A. from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

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