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Humanoid robots or human connection? What Elon Musk's Optimus reveals about our AI ambitions

When Elon Musk talks about robotics, he rarely hides the ambition behind the dream. Tesla's Optimus is pitched as an ...
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Musk applauds China’s AI robots dancing with human-like precision

Indeed, Tesla Motors Chief Executive Elon Musk attributed his astonishment over their performance to this statement he made: ...

This artificial skin could give ‘human-like’ sensitivity to robots

A new artificial skin unveiled at CES 2026 could give robots human-like sensitivity, helping machines better understand ...
Los Angeles Times

Musk and other tech gurus say human-like robots are the next big thing. Don’t hold your breath

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Humanoid robots struggle with basic tasks like walking safely and lack the dexterity needed for complex human-like ...

Robots at CES: A history in photos

Spot, Boston Dynamics' first commercial robot, was first shown to the world in 2016 — but that didn't stop Hyundai from showing it off at CES six years later. It seems to be finding success in a few ...
Seeking Alpha

Xpeng stock jumps on 'most human-like' robot debut

Xpeng (XPEV) shares surged about 6.2% on Tuesday during pre-market hours of trading on growing optimism about the company's progress in humanoid robot technology. The company highlighted that IRON is ...