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Global study of 1,000 robotics developers reveals growing focus on software foundations to address performance, security, and scalability challengesKey Findings from the "Inside the Robot: Architecture Benchmark Report":Nearly nine in ten robotics developers (89%) say Physical AI is critical to their future plans.Deterministic, real-time behaviour is essential for 95% of robotics developers.Despite rising safety and security demands, 91% still rely on general-purpose operating systems (GPOS) to run real-time or safety-critical workloads.Highlighting concerns about suitability, 86% of respondents using a GPOS say they are open to changing their OS.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / TSX:SHLE

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / Amarc Resources Ltd. ("Amarc" or the "Company") (TSXV:AHR)(FSE:AQ5)(OTCQB:AXREF) announces that it expects a preliminary budget of approximately $15 million for the 2026 exploration program to be focused on unlocking the Tier-1 potential of the JOY Copper-Gold District ("JOY" or "JOY District) in British Columbia's ("BC") Toodoggone Region. The program will be fully funded by Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc. ("Freeport"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., through AuRORA Minerals Ltd. ("AML") the private joint venture corporation in which Freeport currently owns a 60% and Amarc a 40% shareholder's interest (see Amarc release September 4, 2025). Having earned an initial 60% interest in AML by funding expenditures of $35 million under an accelerated timeframe, Freeport has exercised its right to earn an additional 10% in AML by investing a further $75 million. Amarc is the primary contractor managing AML's exploration programs at JOY. Detailed plans are currently being finalized with mobilization expected in June.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV:EMPR)(OTCQX:EMPYF) ("Empress" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, highlighting continued portfolio performance, disciplined execution, and strong year-over-year growth.

Quartz Veining Drilled in All 5 Diamond Drill Holes Completed on the Jake Lee Gold Project in the Mineral-Rich Province of New Brunswick, Canada

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / BULGOLD Inc. (TSXV:ZLTO) (the "Company" or "BULGOLD") announces that it has commenced exploration diamond drilling on the Lutila Gold Project located in Central Slovakia. The Lutila exploration licence covers an area of 32.2km² and is prospective for quartz-adularia, low-sulfidation epithermal gold mineralisation.

Cash and short-term investments totaled US$30.5M at quarter end.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / Kalo Gold Corp. (TSXV:KALO)(OTCID:KLGDF)(FSE:9M51) ("Kalo", "Kalo Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce an updated structural and geological interpretation for its 100%-owned Vatu Aurum Project on Vanua Levu, Fiji. The updated interpretation integrates recently acquired LiDAR topography, surface mapping, the 2026 lineation survey, the high-resolution airborne magnetic survey, and historical regional geophysical datasets, and supports a refined exploration-targeting framework for the project.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB International:GECSF) is pleased to announce that Mr. Victor Chiu has been appointed to the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / TRU Precious Metals Corp. (TSXV:TRU)(FSE:706) ("TRU" or the "Company") announces the adoption of semi-annual financial reporting ("SAR"). This news release is being issued and filed pursuant to Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933 Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers ("CBO 51-933").

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / Inventus Mining Corp. (TSXV:IVS) ("Inventus" or the "Company") is pleased to report additional assay results from its ongoing Phase 2 drill program and provide an update on its bulk sampling program at the 100%-owned Pardo "River of Gold" Project, located 65 km northeast of Sudbury, Ontario.

TORONTO, ON AND MADRID, ES / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the addition of Gabino Stuyck as a Partner in the firm's Consumer Practice. Based in Madrid, Stuyck's appointment expands Caldwell's presence in Europe and strengthens the firm's capabilities across consumer, private equity, technology, sports, and digital transformation leadership assignments globally.

Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can increase their risk of heat-related death, researchers said on Wednesday.

Donald Trump said an annual medical checkup had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath faces growing scrutiny with the approach of his 80th birthday.

North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.

Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there.

Jannik Sinner powered into the second round of the French Open on Tuesday as his fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka also made a winning start at Roland Garros.

Daniel Harding, a British conductor with a storied career leading Europe's top orchestras, will take the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the institution announced Tuesday.

Samsung Electronics' labour union is expected to announce Wednesday whether chip workers voted to ratify a wage deal that would deliver massive AI-linked bonuses and helped avert a major strike.

World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, moving past Clement Tabur to book his spot in the second round.

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday praised Pope Leo XIV's manifesto warning of the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it "profound" and a necessary act of moral leadership in a disruptive AI age.

Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records on hopes for a Middle East peace deal.

People in western Europe turned to fans and fountains as they sweltered through a record-breaking heatwave Tuesday, with temperatures set to soar even further.

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino named Giovanni Reyna in his 26-strong for the World Cup on Tuesday, four years after the midfielder was almost sent home from the 2022 tournament in Qatar following a bust-up with former coach Gregg Berhalter.

Rajat Patidar led from the front with an unbeaten 93 to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into the IPL final with a 92-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

Oliver Glasner on Tuesday called on his Crystal Palace side to atone for their Europa League demotion by beating Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday and returning to the competition.

Europe, which is in the throes of a record-smashing heatwave this week, is the world's fastest-warming continent and stretches into an even more rapidly heating Arctic.

Lois Boisson, the home sensation of last year's French Open, made a much shorter stay this time, crashing out in the first round on Tuesday, beaten 6-2, 6-2 by 22nd seed Anna Kalinskaya.

Barcelona women's star Alexia Putellas will leave the Catalan giants at the end of her contract this summer, the club said Tuesday.

Donald Trump said an annual medical check-up had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath faces growing scrutiny with the approach of his 80th birthday.

As a relentless Parisian sun continued to beat down on Roland Garros and temperatures remained uncomfortably in the mid-30s Celsius, organisers laid out what it would take to stop play.

King Charles III on Tuesday met conservationists seeking to reduce Britain's booming population of non-native grey squirrels humanely by feeding them oral contraceptives.