Tesla goes on a hiring spree as it begins to ramp up production of Optimus humanoid robot
1 month, 1 week ago

Tesla goes on a hiring spree as it begins to ramp up production of Optimus humanoid robot

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The large number of open positions indicates that Tesla is accelerating its efforts to boost manufacturing capacity for Optimus. As the company shifts its focus to high-volume production, it appears poised to move closer to making the Tesla Bot a commercially available product In addition to Optimus-related roles, Musk has also been hiring for other ambitious projects. Image Credit: Tesla Tesla is significantly ramping up its recruitment efforts as it gears up for the large-scale production of its Optimus humanoid robot, also known as the Tesla Bot. Massive hiring drive for Optimus manufacturing roles The job listings confirm that Tesla is actively seeking to fill multiple roles, including positions like Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Production Supervisor, and Process Engineer. Tesla Bot: A cornerstone of the company’s future vision The Optimus humanoid robot was first unveiled in 2021 during Tesla’s AI Day.

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Robotics startup Figure AI in talks for new funding at $39.5 billion valuation, source says
1 month ago

Robotics startup Figure AI in talks for new funding at $39.5 billion valuation, source says

The Hindu  

Robotics startup Figure AI is in talks to raise $1.5 billion in funding that would value the company at $39.5 billion, with Parkway Venture Capital expected to lead the Series C round, according to a person familiar with the matter. Major tech companies, including Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Tesla, alongside various startups, are rushing to make humanoid robots, as advanced …

Elon Musk's Tesla is hiring engineers to work on its Optimus humanoid robot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Tesla is hiring engineers to work on its Optimus humanoid robot

India Today  

Elon Musk’s Tesla is ramping up hiring for the mass production of its Optimus humanoid robot, also known as the Tesla Bot. We're building Tesla Bot in our Fremont Factory in California, and we're looking for engineers up for the challenge of getting this product ramped up for high volume production.” The huge number of hirings possibly means that Tesla …

Kim Kardashian’s $30K ‘low-maintenance boyfriend’ from Elon Musk’s Tesla sparks wild fan reactions
4 months ago

Kim Kardashian’s $30K ‘low-maintenance boyfriend’ from Elon Musk’s Tesla sparks wild fan reactions

Hindustan Times  

Kim Kardashian has just introduced us to her newest, most unique friend: a Tesla Optimus Robot! Kim Kardashian attended the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala in a plunging white gown styled with a floor-sweeping cape The two were seen doing heart signs together, with the robot perfectly mirroring Kim's moves. Kim Kardashian reveals her new Tesla Optimus Robot Despite …

Mukesh Ambani-backed startup to launch new humanoid robots in 2025: Report
4 months ago

Mukesh Ambani-backed startup to launch new humanoid robots in 2025: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Mukesh Ambani-backed Addverb Technologies Ltd will be introducing its first ever humanoid robot in 2025, according to a Bloomberg report. This comes amid the introduction of such types of robots to help perform unimportant or time consuming tasks by companies including Elon Musk's Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, Figure AI and some others including Chinese ones This comes amid …

Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at China's Industrial Robot Conference
5 months ago

Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at China's Industrial Robot Conference

China Daily  

The article highlights the growing presence of humanoid robots in China's industrial sector. The robots are already making significant contributions to the manufacturing process, with companies like Audi and Tesla investing heavily in humanoid robots to aid their production and assembly tasks. The market for humanoid robots in China is expected to reach $46.31 billion by 2031, with the country …

Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at China's Industrial Robot Conference
5 months ago

Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at China's Industrial Robot Conference

China Daily  

In China, humanoid robots are making significant contributions to the industrial sector, with companies like Unitree Robotics developing and manufacturing a series of robots that can carry, assemble, and perform various tasks with impressive precision. These robots are already making an impact on the automotive industry, with companies like Tesla unveiling their humanoid robot Optimus at the recent tech conference …

'I, Robot' director claims Elon Musk is STEALING his ideas - as he posts incredibly similar photos of his sci-fi creations and Tesla's
5 months ago

'I, Robot' director claims Elon Musk is STEALING his ideas - as he posts incredibly similar photos of his sci-fi creations and Tesla's

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk officially unveiled more futuristic Tesla devices last week, but it seems not everyone is thrilled. Alex Proyas posted photos from his 2004 film 'I, Robot' next to Tesla's remarkably similar designs Tesla's Optimus has a striking resemblance to Sonny, the fictional robot protagonist from the movie, starring Will Smith Set in Chicago in 2035, 'I, Robot' depicts intelligent …

Elon Musk accused of stealing designs for new robots by Hollywood director
5 months ago

Elon Musk accused of stealing designs for new robots by Hollywood director

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On October 10, during Tesla’s unveiling event for its new robovan …

Tesla's new robot Optimus dons ridiculous outfit at event hosted by Elon Musk
5 months, 1 week ago

Tesla's new robot Optimus dons ridiculous outfit at event hosted by Elon Musk

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk hosted a Hollywood event Thursday night to unveil Tesla's long-rumored Robotaxi - but it was the company's bartending Optimus that stole the show. Elon Musk hosted an event Thursday night to unveil Tesla's new Robotaxi, but a bartending Optimus robot stole the show The event 'We, Robot,' held in Los Angeles, showcased Tesla's driverless Robotaxi, a futuristic autonomous …

Elon Musk says humanoid robots for companies could happen in 2026
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk says humanoid robots for companies could happen in 2026

The Hindu  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla was working on deploying humanoid robots for its own use, and would later try to bring its technology to other companies in around two years, if possible. “Tesla will have genuinely useful humanoid robots in low production for Tesla internal use next year and, hopefully, high production for other companies in 2026,” posted …

Musk reveals Tesla's plan to introduce humanoid robots for internal operations by next year
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Musk reveals Tesla's plan to introduce humanoid robots for internal operations by next year

India TV News  

Tesla will have humanoid robots in low production for the company's internal use next year, CEO Elon Musk said on Monday, months after he announced that the rollout would be by the end of 2024. The company will have the robots in high production for other companies' use "hopefully" in 2026, Musk said in a post on social media platform …

Elon Musk tries to make himself indispensable at Tesla ahead of pay vote
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk tries to make himself indispensable at Tesla ahead of pay vote

Live Mint  

Elon Musk likes to say he doesn’t want to be CEO of Tesla. “Tesla will spend around $10B this year in combined training and inference AI, the latter being primarily in car," Musk tweeted recently. In this case, Tesla faces an EV market contending with increased competition in China and growing popularity of hybrids in the U.S.; the promise of …

Tesla's Optimus robots sales expected to commence by 2025: Elon Musk
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla's Optimus robots sales expected to commence by 2025: Elon Musk

India TV News  

Tesla's Optimus robots sales expected to commence by 2025: Elon Musk Elon Musk has announced to launch of the first humanoid robot, named 'Optimus'. Elon Musk, the head of X and the CEO of Tesla has recently stated that he will be revealing the first humanoid robot from the company, which will be named ‘Optimus’. Tesla's progress with Optimus In …

Tesla's Optimus robots to be sold soon? Elon Musk shares major update
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla's Optimus robots to be sold soon? Elon Musk shares major update

Hindustan Times  

Tesla's humanoid robot is still in the lab, CEO Elon Musk said informing that the company may be ready to sell it as soon as the end of next year. In a conference call with investors, Elon Musk said that he guessed the Tesla robot- Optimus- would be able to perform tasks in the factory by the end of this …

Elon Musk’s investor call: From Robotaxi to Optimus robot, 5 crucial insights from Tesla’s earnings call
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s investor call: From Robotaxi to Optimus robot, 5 crucial insights from Tesla’s earnings call

Live Mint  

Elon Musk makes multiple promises to investors, analysts for Tesla: Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla saw its first-quarter net income plummet by 55 percent, in results released on April 23, AP reported. Robotaxi and Tesla Transforming into an AI Company During Tesla's first-quarter earnings call, Musk made a decisive declaration to investors: Tesla is now transitioning into an artificial intelligence company, …

Tesla robotaxi to be unveiled on August 8: Elon Musk
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tesla robotaxi to be unveiled on August 8: Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

Tesla will reveal its long-awaited robotaxi on August 8, CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday. Tesla CEO Elon Musk waves as he leaves the Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars after a visit in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. “Tesla Robotaxi unveil on August 8,” Musk posted on his social media platform X without sharing details about the …

Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up
55 years, 2 months ago

Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up

Wired  

Mark your calendars: Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested this afternoon that his electric automaker is going all-in on autonomous vehicle tech—and that Tesla’s robotaxi will be unveiled on August 8. In 2016, Tesla said that all the company’s vehicles would be shipped with the hardware necessary to drive themselves—allowing drivers to nap or even send their cars cross-country without anyone …

Elon Musk's Optimus robot sparks varied responses across the world
1 year ago

Elon Musk's Optimus robot sparks varied responses across the world

India TV News  

Elon Musk's Optimus robot sparks varied responses across the world Musk shared a video of Optimus folding a shirt, followed by a disclaimer: "Important note: Optimus cannot yet do this autonomously, but will certainly be able to do this fully autonomously and in an arbitrary environment." Elon Musk, one of the most talked about tech billionaires has shared a new …

Both cool and creepy: Elon Musk shares video of Tesla Optimus humanoid robot walking like a human
1 year, 1 month ago

Both cool and creepy: Elon Musk shares video of Tesla Optimus humanoid robot walking like a human

India Today  

There is a new video of Tesla’s Optimus and with each new update the humanoid robot is growing both cooler and creepier. In fact, the first time I saw the video, I thought that the Optimus humanoid robot looked like a person trying to sneakily walk past someone without them knowing. This is the second video of the Optimus humanoid …

Elon Musk shares video of Tesla humanoid robot Optimus demonstrating new capability –– folding shirts
1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk shares video of Tesla humanoid robot Optimus demonstrating new capability –– folding shirts

India Today  

On Tuesday morning, Elon Musk shared a post on X showing off a brand new capability that the Tesla humanoid robot Optimus has just acquired. This comes just months after Musk had shared another post where the Optimus humanoid robot could be seen walking, dancing and boiling eggs. The conceptual humanoid robot developed by Tesla, known as Tesla Optimus or …

Meet Optimus-Gen 2, Tesla's new humanoid robot that can squat, dance, and boil eggs
1 year, 3 months ago

Meet Optimus-Gen 2, Tesla's new humanoid robot that can squat, dance, and boil eggs

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's Tesla has unveiled Optimus-Gen 2, the second generation of its Optimus humanoid robot. A video shared by Tesla shows that the company has made numerous improvements to Optimus-Gen 2 since a prototype was showcased earlier this year, at the Tesla AI Day event. Check this out,” Tesla Optimus said on X, and shared a video of the machine …

Egg-citing! Tesla shows off redesigned $22,000 Optimus humanoid poaching an egg using its new delicate grip
1 year, 3 months ago

Egg-citing! Tesla shows off redesigned $22,000 Optimus humanoid poaching an egg using its new delicate grip

Daily Mail  

Tesla's humanoid robot has come a long way - it was first revealed just as a human in a suit, and now, Optimus can poach an egg like a real chef. The video also says Optimus Gen 2 has ‘improved balance and full-body control’ and ‘tactile sensing on all fingers.’ Tesla’s senior staff software engineer, Julian Ibarz, addressed potential concerns …

Tesla shows off new Optimus robot poaching an egg
1 year, 3 months ago

Tesla shows off new Optimus robot poaching an egg

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tesla has unveiled the latest version of its Optimus robot, demonstrating new hands …

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 Robot, it can boil eggs, dance, and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 Robot, it can boil eggs, dance, and more

India Today  

Popular fiction has often explored the concept of humanoid robots existing with us. Musk recently unveiled the Optimus Gen 2, a humanoid robot that can do much more than just walk and talk. Elon Musk unveils Optimus Gen 2 Sharing a demo video of the robot on X, Musk simply wrote, "Optimus." About Optimus previous generations Tesla Optimus, also known …

Downward facing BOT! Watch as Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus performs yoga
1 year, 5 months ago

Downward facing BOT! Watch as Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus performs yoga

Daily Mail  

A video of Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus flexing its yoga skills has wowed social media as the faceless bot demonstrates impressive balance and coordination. Posted to X by Tesla Optimus, and shared by Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, the video shows the two-legged robot performing several tasks including sorting blocks by colour and balancing on one leg. A video of Tesla's …

Watch: Tesla's humanoid robot ‘Optimus’ performs yoga, greets 'namaste'
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Tesla's humanoid robot ‘Optimus’ performs yoga, greets 'namaste'

Hindustan Times  

'Optimus', the general purpose humanoid robot being built by Tesla, was captured performing yoga on Sunday, as the tech giant revealed that the bot is now capable of self-calibrating its arms and legs. CEO Elon Musk also shared a picture on X, featuring the bot in a yoga posture and extending greetings via gesture. “Its neural network is trained fully …

Rise of the robots a lift for Shanghai
1 year, 8 months ago

Rise of the robots a lift for Shanghai

China Daily  

Name:Cloud Ginger Manufacturer:CloudMinds Robotics Co Ltd Height:158 cm Weight:62 kg Capabilities:Equipped with more than 40 intelligent flexible executors, the robot is capable of listening, speaking, seeing and moving based on multiple cloud-intelligent technologies. Humanoid robots are anticipated to meet labor shortages in the manufacturing sector and elderly care, said Li Jing, deputy director of Shanghai University's Shanghai Robot Institute. The …

Bizarre photo of Elon Musk kissing a ROBOT leaves the internet baffled – but all is not as it seems
1 year, 9 months ago

Bizarre photo of Elon Musk kissing a ROBOT leaves the internet baffled – but all is not as it seems

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has developed a name for himself when it comes to weird behaviour, from trying to end Russia's war on Ukraine to spreading Covid conspiracies. David Marven, CEO of a construction company, shared the images online asking: 'Elon Musk announces the future wife, who is she?' The pictures of Musk with several female humanoids have made their rounds on …

Sony says it has technology for humanoid robots, just looking for use
2 years, 3 months ago

Sony says it has technology for humanoid robots, just looking for use

The Hindu  

Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate Sony Group Corp said on Tuesday it has the technology to make humanoid robots quickly once it has identified how they could be effectively used. "In terms of technology, several companies in the world including this one have enough technology accumulated to make them swiftly once it becomes clear which usage is promising," Sony Chief …

What Tesla’s Robot Tells Us About Bias in Design
2 years, 4 months ago

What Tesla’s Robot Tells Us About Bias in Design

Slate  

In early October, Tesla demo’d Optimus, its humanoid robot. Optimus’ clunky attempts at something like a dance seemed less advanced than other humanoid robots, such as Honda’s ASIMO, which played soccer with former President Barack Obama back in 2014. Watching the long video of the demo, I was astounded to hear Elon Musk and his engineers make statements that echo …

Elon Musk’s Half-Baked Robot Is a Clunky First Step
55 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk’s Half-Baked Robot Is a Clunky First Step

Wired  

Wise noticed that the joints on the Tesla-made robot look fairly rudimentary, appearing to be rigid and inflexible. Musk first announced that Tesla would build a humanoid robot in August 2021, during a weird event that featured a human wearing a robot suit dancing around the stage. Musk said ahead of last week’s event that it was intended to help …

Elon Musk's new humanoid robot 'Optimus' can wave Howdy, costs around ₹16 lakh
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk's new humanoid robot 'Optimus' can wave Howdy, costs around ₹16 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk finally unveiled a working prototype of the highly anticipated humanoid robot ‘Optimus’, after first teasing it last year, in the Tesla’s AI day 2022 event. On the AI Day 2022 event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk displayed a working model of 'Optimus' humanoid robot. Interestingly, Musk sees electric vehicles as ‘fully sentient robots on wheels,’ and this new humanoid …

Tesla robot walks, waves, but doesn’t show off complex tasks
2 years, 5 months ago

Tesla robot walks, waves, but doesn’t show off complex tasks

Associated Press  

DETROIT — An early prototype of Tesla Inc.'s proposed Optimus humanoid robot slowly and awkwardly walked onto a stage, turned, and waved to a cheering crowd at the company’s artificial intelligence event Friday. He said it is also delicate and “we just didn’t want it to fall on its face.” Musk suggested that the problem with flashy robot demonstrations is …

Musk teases humanoid robot ‘Optimus’
2 years, 5 months ago

Musk teases humanoid robot ‘Optimus’

The Hindu  

Elon Musk on Friday showed off the latest version of a humanoid robot that the world's richest man said could one day eliminate poverty. "Our goal is to make a useful humanoid robot as quick as possible," the billionaire tech pioneer Musk told the audience at the event in Silicon Valley. Tesla is designing Optimus robots to be produced at …

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's humanoid robot 'Optimus' but says it's still not ready for factory work just yet
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's humanoid robot 'Optimus' but says it's still not ready for factory work just yet

ABC  

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has showcased a humanoid robot prototype named 'Optimus', predicting the electric vehicle maker will be able to produce millions of them and sell them for under $US20,000. Key points: Mr Musk says the robots would be capable of replacing humans at work But he says there's still more work to be done before the bots …

Elon Musk set to showcase Tesla's humanoid robot after delay
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk set to showcase Tesla's humanoid robot after delay

The Hindu  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said a robot business will be worth more than its cars, and on Friday investors, customers and potential workers expect to see a prototype at Tesla's "AI Day" that could prove whether the bot named "Optimus" is ready for work. The robot will be the star of the AI show, but Musk is also expected …

Elon Musk shows off a robot that can ‘raise the roof.’ And for now, that’s about all
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk shows off a robot that can ‘raise the roof.’ And for now, that’s about all

LA Times  

Elon Musk wants autonomous androids to take over humans’ factory jobs. But on Friday night, the most they could do was gingerly walk across the stage and “raise the roof.” The Tesla chief executive unveiled his highly anticipated Optimus robot prototype at the company’s annual AI Day, showcasing its efforts in artificial intelligence and robotics. Musk said the robot would …

Tesla set to unveil humanoid robot Optimus
2 years, 5 months ago

Tesla set to unveil humanoid robot Optimus

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the longer term, Mr Musk said at a TED Talk, robots could be used in homes, …

The challenges automakers, and now Tesla, face with humanoid robots
2 years, 5 months ago

The challenges automakers, and now Tesla, face with humanoid robots

The Hindu  

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk is set to unveil its prototype humanoid robots at an event on September 30, hoping to expand beyond self-driving cars that have not yet become reality despite his repeated promises. Tesla Tesla's humanoid robots, Optimus, will be initially used in manufacturing and logistics for boring and repetitive work, thus addressing a labour shortage. Hyundai Motor-Boston Dynamics …

Elon Musk said people will be 'blown away' by Optimus robot that will be revealed at AI Day
2 years, 7 months ago

Elon Musk said people will be 'blown away' by Optimus robot that will be revealed at AI Day

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk unveiled a new teaser image of his company's Optimus humanoid robot that will be fully revealed at the end of next month. The tech mogul showed off a picture of robotic hands making a heart shape at the company's annual shareholders meeting in Austin Thursday evening and touted a full reveal of Tesla Optimus at AI Day September …

Tesla set to unveil human sized fully functional robot called ‘Optimus’ in September this year
2 years, 9 months ago

Tesla set to unveil human sized fully functional robot called ‘Optimus’ in September this year

Firstpost  

Elon Musk had announced in 2021 that Tesla will soon be coming up with humanoid robots that would take over menial tasks and help us optimise our time and lives. It seems that the technocrat is all set to reveal Tesla’s first functioning robot in September this year, called “Optimus.” When it comes to humanoid robots, we assume that Japanese …

Elon Musk says ‘epic’ Tesla robot Optimus will be unveiled at AI event
2 years, 9 months ago

Elon Musk says ‘epic’ Tesla robot Optimus will be unveiled at AI event

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Tesla CEO said the company’s AI Day would be delayed in order to debut the humanoid …

Elon Musk Announces Tesla Artificial Intelligence Day 2.0 in August with ‘Many Cool Updates’
2 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk Announces Tesla Artificial Intelligence Day 2.0 in August with ‘Many Cool Updates’

News 18  

Elon Musk said on Twitter on Wednesday that American electric vehicle giant Tesla will hold a second “AI Day” during which “many cool updates” will be released. So many cool updates!” Tesla has begun to hold somewhat regular annual events with specific subjects at the centre of the presentation in recent years. At Tesla’s debut AI Day, when Musk said …

Elon Musk says Tesla’s ‘Optimus’ robot could one day outsell its cars
3 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk says Tesla’s ‘Optimus’ robot could one day outsell its cars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has described Tesla’s humanoid robot as the most important product it …

Tesla’s robot will make physical work a choice: Elon Musk
3 years, 7 months ago

Tesla’s robot will make physical work a choice: Elon Musk

Live Mint  

After dominating the electric vehicle market and throwing his hat into the billionaire space race, Tesla boss Elon Musk announced the latest frontier he's aiming to conquer: humanoid robots. Based on the same technology as the company's semi-autonomous vehicles, the robot will be able to perform basic repetitive tasks with the aim of eliminating the need for people to handle …

Robots: Elon Musk reveals plans to launch 'Tesla Bot' in 2022
3 years, 7 months ago

Robots: Elon Musk reveals plans to launch 'Tesla Bot' in 2022

Daily Mail  

Tesla may launch a humanoid robot next year, designed to handle dangerous, repetitive, or boring work people don't like to do, CEO Elon Musk has announced. Mr Musk said that the robot would stand at around five feet, eight inches tall and could handle jobs from picking up groceries to bolting together cars with a wrench. Scroll down for video …

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