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

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

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 Boston Dynamics created internet buzz with videos of its humanoid robots running, jumping, backflipping and dancing. Ford-agility robotics In 2020, Ford bought two humanoid robots, Digit, from Agility Robotics, to test the delivery of a package to doorstop from a delivery vehicle.

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‘My Robots’: Sci-fi director looks at Elon Musk’s Cybercab and Optimus and detects a copy cat

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Elon Musk says humanoid robots for companies could happen in 2026

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

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Tech companies embracing humanoid robots

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

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Elon Musk's Tesla May Start Selling Humanoid Robot Optimus By End Of 2025: Everything You Need To Know

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Elon Musk's Tesla May Start Selling Humanoid Robot Optimus By End Of 2025: Everything You Need To Know

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tesla shows off new Optimus robot poaching an egg

1 year, 3 months ago

Tesla shows off new Optimus robot poaching an egg

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

2 years, 4 months ago

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

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

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

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

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Tesla set to unveil humanoid robot Optimus

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Tesla set to unveil humanoid robot Optimus

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

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

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

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

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Boston Dynamics introduces 'Stretch', new warehouse worker robot

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Boston Dynamics introduces 'Stretch', new warehouse worker robot

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Ford unveils two-legged robot that can walk packages to your door

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Ford unveils two-legged robot that can walk packages to your door

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NASA takes giant leap in robotic technology

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Coimbatore-based Goat Robotics raises ₹2.66 crore for expansion and research

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Humanoid robots are lousy co-workers. China wants to be first to change that.

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Future of catwalk? Humanoid robot with robotic dog wows at Shanghai Fashion Week

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Nvidia CEO: Humanoid robot revolution is closer than you think

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Nvidia CEO: Humanoid robot revolution is closer than you think

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Humanoid Robots Are Coming Within 'Less Than 5 Years', Says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

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WATCH: Meet Nvidia's 'Blue', An Adorable AI-Powered Robot Created With Disney & Google

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils new Rubin AI chips at GTC 2025

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Elon Musk announces SpaceX’s Starship Mars mission in 2026; human landings expected by 2031

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Elon Musk IS going to Mars! SpaceX boss confirms he'll send his Starship rocket containing his Optimus robot to the Red Planet by end of 2026 - and says humans might be there as soon as 2029

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This Indian company is developing AI humanoids to explore Moon and Mars

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Humanoid robots finally get real jobs

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Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New Tricks

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Private U.S. company set for second Moon landing attempt

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Forum champions open source for humanoid robotics boom

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Watch: This Clone Robotics’ lifelike humanoid robot’s movements are almost too human

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‘You’re freaking me out’: Viral video of humanoid robot sparks fear, critics call it ‘dystopian’

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World's first musculoskeletal robot ‘comes to life’ in viral video; maker says ‘You can stab it and it’ll bleed'

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

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

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 …

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Apple and Meta are reportedly both working on Tesla bot-like AI-powered humanoid robots

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Apple and Meta are reportedly both working on Tesla bot-like AI-powered humanoid robots

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Meta reportedly begins investment in humanoid robots, setting up a showdown with Elon Musk’s Tesla

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Meta plans investments into AI-driven humanoid robots, memo shows

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Apple’s next big move? Robots with Siri and AI integration under development, hints Kuo

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What is Elon Musk's plan to make driving on the Moon possible

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Stiff to smooth: Robots take giant leap

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Terrifying robot dog can walk, climb, and even backflip on almost any terrain - but concerned viewers predict it will be 'hunting down every last human before long'

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