Smart physical systems are becoming easier to build. August's releases handle the repetitive tasks so engineers can focus on the rewarding aspects of building intelligent devices.

Case in point: Our new auto-labeling feature makes it easy to iteratively train (and retrain) machine learning models by automatically annotating new data from edge devices, allowing developers to verify predictions, and merging datasets to produce more robust models. This means developers can spin up and improve on edge ML projects faster and with less fuss. 

The diagram below shows how this works; click on it to learn more about auto-labeling. This and other new features were designed to make it simple to manage machines and data with Viam. 

⚙️ Platform highlights

Here's what's new this month.

Image autolabeling

Use TensorFlow models to automatically generate annotation predictions for images in your datasets, saving hours of manual labeling work. Choose a reference model and set your confidence threshold; then simply review and accept or reject the model’s suggestions.

Viam apps

Spin up a ready-to-use web app—powered by Viam—in as little as 10 minutes. Whether it’s a control dashboard, monitoring interface, or data visualization tool for your machines, Viam web apps make it easy to get your project live without starting from scratch.

Universal search in Viam's mobile app 

Search across all your organizations, locations, and machines and jump directly to any robot in your fleet with our new universal search feature. It’s perfect for troubleshooting in the field or checking deployments on the go—just tap the search icon and start typing.

Recent orgs 

Switching between organizations just got faster. The org drop-down menu now shows your 5 most recently accessed orgs at the top—which means no more scrolling to find them.

Machine job scheduler

Want repeatable tasks to run automatically on your machines? Now, you can set up recurring tasks using cron jobs directly in your machine’s config—perfect for rote work like scheduled maintenance and data uploads. Learn more here. 

Read more about all platform updates in the August platform roundup.

📣 Industry news

• North American robot orders increased by 4.3%, and revenue rose 7.5% compared to the first half of 2024: North American robot orders steady in the first half of 2025, reports A3
• The future of robotics is carving a path of business innovation: Rewriting the robotics playbook, from promise to performance
• Construction through human-machine teamwork: Climate-optimized construction with robots
• An elasto-electromagnetic system gives small robots some muscle: Bug-sized bots get more nimble with flexible actuators

📚 Top of the stack

💡 Partner highlight 

• Yachting Magazine reported on how Viam brings AI to Kongsberg’s Simrad SY50 omnidirectional sonar, helping users to fish more precisely, efficiently, and safely.  

🗓️ Events

AI and Robotics for Good—Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Impact

September 25

8:30-11 am 

New York, NY

Viam will host PollyLabs and MIT’s Martin Trust Center to discuss robotics, conservation, labor and safety, and energy infrastructure—and identify what's blocking scalable climate innovation in these critical areas.

Register

All Things Open

October 13-14  

Raleigh

Viam is excited to sponsor All Things Open. Be sure to catch the Viam session where you'll learn how to build a real-time macaron (or macaroon) detection robot.

Register

✨ Resources

• 3 ways auto-labeling in Viam can elevate your edge ML project
• The hidden crisis in marine manufacturing
• How the Viam team uses the platform to build smarter projects—from automated piano teachers to LED installations that can tell time

✉️ Get in touch

Interested in Viam for your next project? Request a demo. Connect with us on Discord, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and GitHub. Or attend an event. Also, we're hiring!

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