Tesla To Employ Thousands Of Its “Humanoid Robots” In Its Factories

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:10:45 +0000

The big surprise at the initial Tesla AI Day in 2021 was Tesla’s plan for an actual human-like, or “humanoid,” robot. (Though, our own Chanan Bos did predict that type of product.) Some basic details were presented, and a human in a robot costume danced around a bit. While Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) has […]

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Responsive Soft Robots Inspired By Sputtering Ketchup Bottle

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:11:51 +0000

A smartly designed pressure valve allows soft robots to respond to their environment without the need for computer control, reveal AMOLF researchers in their article in the journal Matter. That brings robots with natural movements and tactile responses similar to those of living organisms one step closer to reality. Such developments render soft robots more […]

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When Will Tesla Produce A Functional Humanoid Robot?

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 03 Jul 2022 01:09:18 +0000

After postponing Tesla’s upcoming AI Day from August 19 to September 30, CEO Elon Musk chimed in saying the company could have a working humanoid sooner than planned. Dubbed “Optimus,” the upcoming humanoid robot was revealed at last year’s AI Day, and the first prototype could enter the world stage in a matter of months. […]

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MIT Engineers Devise a Recipe for Improving Any Autonomous Robotic System

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:01:25 +0000

A new general-purpose optimizer can speed up the design of walking robots, self-driving vehicles, and other autonomous systems. Courtesy of Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office Autonomous robots have come a long way since the fastidious Roomba. In recent years, artificially intelligent systems have been deployed in self-driving cars, last-mile food delivery, restaurant service, patient screening, hospital […]

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Busy Robot Helpers Buzz Through Energy Efficiency Challenges Like Self-Driving Buzzsaws

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:40:58 +0000

robot energy efficient buildings E-ROBOT prizeA legion of busy, buzzing robot helpers could transform energy-sucking buildings into planet-saving showpieces.

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Tesla Optimus Robot & Its Impact On Our Future

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:25:37 +0000

In the first part of this two-part exploration, Ganesh Sadare writes about the Tesla bot, Tesla AI, general AI, labor markets and the economy, and the potential use of Tesla bots in space exploration.

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Tesla Bot Optimus & Its Impact On Our Future — Part 2

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:03:08 +0000

Following up on “Tesla Bot Optimus & Its Impact On Our Future,” below is a further exploration of the Tesla bot (Optimus) concept, what it could be used for, and how it could be modified. By Ganesh Sadare Possible Future Versions — Optimus X (Exo-suit version) The caretaker version for elderly or the hospital version […]

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Tesla Bot Optimus & Its Impact On Our Future

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:23:37 +0000

In the first part of this two-part exploration, Ganesh Sadare writes about the Tesla bot, Tesla AI, general AI, labor markets and the economy, and the potential use of Tesla bots in space exploration. By Ganesh Sadare About Tesla Bot Optimus Let’s start from the beginning, with the announcement on Tesla AI Day, August 19, […]

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