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Tesla Bot to go on sale in 2026, says Elon Musk

Tesla Bot to go on sale in 2026, says Elon Musk

The CEO says that the Optimus will be used in all the company's factories from 2025, and that it will be on the market in two years' time.

By Brian Potter 23 July 2024

Tesla Robotaxi is getting closer - the interior revealed in video

Tesla Robotaxi is getting closer - the interior revealed in video

A promotional film shows the cockpit of a steering wheel-less vehicle that could only have two seats

By Brian Potter 23 May 2024

Who and what are the humanoid robots that build cars

Who and what are the humanoid robots that build cars

Apollo, Optimus and Figure 01 "work" for Mercedes, Tesla and BMW, but they are not the only ones.

By Brian Potter 20 May 2024

Tesla goes it alone: After Superchargers, now 5G network

Tesla goes it alone: After Superchargers, now 5G network

The company wants to develop a 5G network to improve the data transmission of its electric cars and humanoid robot

By Brian Potter 30 March 2024

Tesla ready to use humanoid robots to produce electric cars

Tesla ready to use humanoid robots to produce electric cars

The company publishes over 60 job advertisements for the Optimus programme. Priority: teaching the robot how to work in the factory

By Brian Potter 22 March 2024

UK: This is the world's first AI-powered robot that fixes potholes

UK: This is the world's first AI-powered robot that fixes potholes

Following successful tests, full-scale production is being planned.

By Angel Sergeev 14 March 2024

Humanoid robots are becoming a reality and not just for Tesla

Humanoid robots are becoming a reality and not just for Tesla

While Elon Musk demonstrates the progress of Optimus, NIO puts artificial beings to work in the factory.

By Brian Potter 9 March 2024

BMW, like Tesla, will use humanoid robots at its U.S. car factory

BMW, like Tesla, will use humanoid robots at its U.S. car factory

Between moves from Tesla and now BMW, it looks like AI-powered robots may have a place building cars of the future.

By Tim Levin 21 January 2024

Manufacturing / Production

Take a look inside Hyundai's robot-filled Singapore Ioniq 5 factory

Take a look inside Hyundai's robot-filled Singapore Ioniq 5 factory

Only 100 workers are needed to produce 30,000 vehicles annually.

By Brian Potter 13 December 2023

Watch Tesla Optimus robot sort objects on its own, stretch out in update video

Watch Tesla Optimus robot sort objects on its own, stretch out in update video

The American company’s humanoid bot has come a long way since it was announced in 2021.

By Brian Potter 25 September 2023

Tesla Optimus robot put on display in New York City

Tesla Optimus robot put on display in New York City

Tesla’s humanoid bot is there to attract curious customers.

By Brian Potter 10 July 2023

Tesla will reportedly use its Optimus robot to boost sales

Tesla will reportedly use its Optimus robot to boost sales

The humanoid bot will be on display to attract customers.

By Brian Potter 7 July 2023

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 3 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 7 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 9 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

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