Robotics
Elon Musk predicts Optimus robot will perform surgery
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During Tesla's Q3 2025 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk described the company's Optimus humanoid robot as an 'incredible surgeon' capable of driving unprecedented profits. He emphasized its potential to create a world without poverty through accessible medical care. Musk highlighted ongoing engineering challenges but expressed confidence in scaling production soon.
Stanford engineers develop self-healing electronic skin
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Engineers at Stanford University have created a self-healing material that mimics human skin for use in electronics. The innovation allows the material to repair cuts and tears in just 10 seconds without external intervention. This development, detailed in a study released on October 2, 2025, could transform robotics and wearable devices.
Mathematicians uncover reset method for undoing rotations
Researchers have discovered a universal way to reverse complex rotations of objects by scaling the motion and repeating it twice. This finding, applicable to spins, qubits, and robotic arms, relies on properties of three-dimensional rotation space. The proof could aid fields like medical imaging and robotics.
Tesla emphasizes optimus robot in q3 earnings call
Tesla's third-quarter 2025 earnings call spotlighted the Optimus humanoid robot, with CEO Elon Musk outlining ambitious timelines for its development. Despite mixed financial results, the company's stock rose 2.3% as investors focused on revenue growth and future robotics potential. Optimus was mentioned 36 times during the call, far outpacing discussions of the robotaxi service.
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Tesla's Optimus robot hands out candy in Times Square
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Tesla showcased its Optimus humanoid robot in New York City's Times Square on October 27, 2025, where it distributed Halloween candy to passersby. The demonstration highlighted the robot's emerging public interactions amid ongoing questions about its autonomy. Meanwhile, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood praised humanoid robots as the biggest opportunity in embodied AI.
Teenager builds advanced robotic hand from Lego pieces
A 16-year-old from the UK has constructed a four-fingered robotic hand entirely from Lego Mindstorms parts, capable of grasping objects with forces comparable to advanced 3D-printed models. Developed with his father's guidance, the device demonstrates innovative use of everyday educational tools in robotics. The project highlights accessible engineering for students.
Elon Musk ties Tesla's Optimus robots to ending poverty
During Tesla's Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk outlined a vision for the company's Optimus humanoid robots to achieve 'sustainable abundance' and eliminate global poverty. He emphasized their potential in tasks like surgery and linked further development to a proposed $1 trillion CEO pay package for greater control. Musk announced plans for Optimus Version 3 in early 2026 with production scaling to one million units annually.
Taiwanese tech firms unveil cooling robots at OCP Summit
Taiwan's leading technology companies have introduced advanced robots designed to automatically refill liquid cooling systems at the OCP Summit. This innovation addresses the growing heat challenges in AI data centers. The event has become a key platform for showcasing open AI hardware designs.
Tesla's Optimus robot demonstrates improved dexterity
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Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm revealed that the company's Optimus humanoid robot can now perform delicate tasks like folding laundry and shaking hands. This update highlights advancements in the robot's tactile capabilities, as shared during a CNBC interview. The developments position Optimus for broader applications in robotics and AI.
Elon Musk teases new driving capability for Tesla Optimus
Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot could use the company's Full Self-Driving dataset to operate vehicles from other manufacturers. This capability would position Optimus as a versatile chauffeur for any car. The announcement highlights ongoing advancements in the robot's potential applications.
Elon Musk seeks control over Tesla's robot army in earnings call
During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call on October 22, 2025, CEO Elon Musk emphasized the need for a proposed $1 trillion compensation package to ensure strong influence over the company's developing humanoid robots, dubbed a 'robot army.' He framed the package not as personal gain but as protection against potential ousting that could undermine his control. Shareholders will vote on the plan in early November amid financial results showing revenue growth but declining profits.
Tesla's Optimus robot hands out candy in Times Square
Tesla demonstrated its Optimus humanoid robot handing out Halloween candy to passersby in New York City's Times Square on October 27, 2025. The event, held near the Nasdaq building, also featured the Cybercab autonomous vehicle. Optimus appeared plugged in, with uncertainty about whether it was tele-operated.
Elon Musk ties Tesla pay package to Optimus robot influence
During Tesla's Q3 2025 earnings conference call on October 22, 2025, Elon Musk linked his proposed $975 billion pay package to maintaining control over the company's Optimus robot development. He expressed discomfort with building a 'robot army' without strong influence at Tesla. Musk also outlined ambitious production timelines for the Optimus V3 humanoid robot.
Elon Musk emphasizes Optimus robot during Tesla earnings call
During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call on October 2025, CEO Elon Musk highlighted the company's Optimus humanoid robot as potentially its biggest product ever, stating it could account for 80% of Tesla's value. Despite mixed financial results with record vehicle sales but declining profitability, Musk described Optimus as an 'infinite money glitch' at scale. He also expressed a need for strong influence over what he called a 'robot army' to proceed with development.