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Watch improved Tesla Optimus robot walk, pick up stuff without help

Watch improved Tesla Optimus robot walk, pick up stuff without help

Tesla is showing how much its humanoid robot has improved since the previous demo at AI Day 2022.

By Brian Potter 18 May 2023

Lotus shows off robotic 500 kW EV charging system

Lotus shows off robotic 500 kW EV charging system

EV charging stations are getting more and more powerful, but this may be one of the most compelling presentations to date.

By Brian Potter 19 April 2023

Hyundai Motor Group presents automatic charging robot for EVs

Hyundai Motor Group presents automatic charging robot for EVs

It does everything, including opening and closing the charging port.

By Brian Potter 23 March 2023

3:23:01 Technology

Tesla humanoid robot prototype walks onto the stage at AI Day 2022

Tesla humanoid robot prototype walks onto the stage at AI Day 2022

The EV manufacturer showed off its bipedal robot prototype during AI Day stating that once finished, it will cost around $20,000.

By Brian Potter 03 October 2022

Tesla expects thousands of humanoid robots to work in its factories

Tesla expects thousands of humanoid robots to work in its factories

The manufacturer is expected to show a working Tesla Optimus humanoid robot prototype on September 30.

By Andrei Nedelea 25 September 2022

Hyundai, Boston Dynamics invest $400 million to make robots smarter

Hyundai, Boston Dynamics invest $400 million to make robots smarter

The companies announced the launch of the Boston Dynamics AI Institute.

By Brian Potter 15 August 2022

Tesla Optimus humanoid robot teased during shareholder meeting

Tesla Optimus humanoid robot teased during shareholder meeting

The automaker says a fully-functional Tesla bot prototype will be shown on September 30.

By Brian Potter 07 August 2022

Ford builds a robot to help disabled assembly line workers

Ford builds a robot to help disabled assembly line workers

Following an 18-month trial, Robbie the "cobot" is now a permanent member of Ford's staff.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2022

A robot turned this flood damaged SUV into an art car in 30 minutes

A robot turned this flood damaged SUV into an art car in 30 minutes

ABB's PixelPaint robot has 1,000 nozzles and sprays just millimetres above the car.

By Brian Potter 13 May 2022

02:56 Technology

Hyundai's robot service dog can now see in full colour, dance better

Hyundai's robot service dog can now see in full colour, dance better

Boston Dynamics' Spot is ready for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.

By Brian Potter 09 May 2022

Toyota patents dog-walking robot and can pick up a pet's poop

Toyota patents dog-walking robot and can pick up a pet's poop

There's even a mode where your dog can drive the vehicle using paw sensors.

By Brian Potter 12 April 2022

04:49 Technology

Kawasaki Introduces robot goat at 2022 International Robot Exhibition

Kawasaki Introduces robot goat at 2022 International Robot Exhibition

We're pretty sure this vehicle isn't supercharged.

By Brian Potter 16 March 2022

02:08 Technology

Nissan demonstrates Ariya E-4ORCE's smoothness using a ramen robot

Nissan demonstrates Ariya E-4ORCE's smoothness using a ramen robot

Here's a very Japanese way to showcase a cool feature.

By Brian Potter 07 March 2022

Musk: Tesla Bot most important product being developed in 2022

Musk: Tesla Bot most important product being developed in 2022

CEO believes the Optimus humanoid robot "has the potential to be more significant than the vehicle business over time."

By Brian Potter 27 January 2022

01:56 Technology

Butlers, buses, and droids: Hyundai welcomes future robot overlords

Butlers, buses, and droids: Hyundai welcomes future robot overlords

Hyundai says you would move things in the future; robots will move stuff around you.

By Brian Potter 06 January 2022

Snowbot is the autonomous driveway-clearing snow blower of your dreams

Snowbot is the autonomous driveway-clearing snow blower of your dreams

Never shovel again.

By Brian Potter 27 December 2021

Hyundai unveils weird 'droid' mobile platform with baby stroller on top

Hyundai unveils weird 'droid' mobile platform with baby stroller on top

It's a small multi-use mobility solution that will appear a CES.

By Brian Potter 17 December 2021

Tesla bot can help solve labour shortage according to Elon Musk

Tesla bot can help solve labour shortage according to Elon Musk

That said, Tesla’s CEO did not give any indication as to when the humanoid robots will become a reality and enter service.

By Brian Potter 13 December 2021

00:47 Technology

Hyundai's robot dog now in service in Kia's South Korean plant

Hyundai's robot dog now in service in Kia's South Korean plant

Guess it's time to stop watching too many sci-fi thrillers.

By Jacob Oliva 20 September 2021

Tesla announces plan to build humanoid Tesla bot we can outrun

Tesla announces plan to build humanoid Tesla bot we can outrun

Codename: Optimus.

By Adrian Padeanu 20 August 2021

Meet the robots driving the Ford Mustang Mach-E for a living

Meet the robots driving the Ford Mustang Mach-E for a living

Nicknamed Shelby and Miles, these robots are especially used when simulating tedious altitude tests.

By Dan Mihalascu 13 August 2021

02:40 Technology

Hyundai shows off dancing robot dog in new video with BTS

Hyundai shows off dancing robot dog in new video with BTS

Hyundai celebrates its acquisition of Boston Dynamics.

By Anthony Alaniz 02 July 2021

00:44 Technology

Volkswagen's mobile robot is an adorable way to charge your EV

Volkswagen's mobile robot is an adorable way to charge your EV

Plus points for the cutesy factor and intergalactic droid sounds.

By Jacob Oliva 29 December 2020

Hyundai is serious about building this car that can walk on legs

Hyundai is serious about building this car that can walk on legs

It has just announced the formation of a new tech division.

By Anthony Karr 01 October 2020

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