Robotics
Tesla's Optimus robot hands out candy in Times Square
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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.
Tesla worker sues after robot injures him at Fremont plant
A veteran Tesla mechanic is suing the company after a humanoid robot knocked him unconscious during a maintenance shift. The incident involved the 'Optimus' robot pinning Peter Hinterdobler to the ground with significant force. He alleges negligence in the robot's operation and maintenance.
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.
TDK develops analog reservoir AI chip mimicking brain function
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Japanese electronics firm TDK has introduced an analog reservoir computing chip that builds on its magnetic materials expertise. The chip mimics brain functions to enable real-time learning and is designed for applications in robotics and human-machine interfaces. It can even challenge humans in a game of rock-paper-scissors.
Teenager builds advanced robotic hand from Lego pieces
2025년 10월 20일 00시 03분Tesla targets first legion of Optimus robots for 2025 production
2025년 10월 19일 00시 19분Taiwanese tech firms unveil cooling robots at OCP Summit
2025년 10월 07일 00시 02분Elon Musk teases new driving capability for Tesla Optimus
2025년 10월 04일 00시 28분Stanford engineers develop self-healing electronic skin
2025년 10월 03일 03시 08분iRobot founder wary of modern walking robots
Elon Musk seeks control over Tesla's robot army in earnings call
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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.
Palestinian teens gear up for global robotics competition
Five teenagers from Palestine are set to compete in Panama next week at one of the world's largest youth robotics events. Amid a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, they have finalized a robot designed to tackle climate change simulations. Their aim is victory followed by teaching STEM to war-displaced peers.
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's Optimus robot hands out candy in Times Square
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.
Elon Musk ties Tesla's Optimus robots to ending poverty
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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.
Elon Musk predicts Optimus robot will perform surgery
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.
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.
Tesla's Optimus robot demonstrates improved dexterity
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 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.
Apple emerges as major threat to Tesla in AI robotics
Tesla faces stiffer competition from tech giants like Apple in AI and robotics rather than traditional automakers such as Ford or GM. Analysts highlight Apple's potential entry into the robotics market as a significant challenge for Tesla's ambitions. This shift underscores the growing role of physical AI in the industry.