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What Robotics Experts Think of Tesla’s Optimus Robot

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Georgia Chalvatzaki. In the brief demo, they showed it had a reasonably high loading capacity (holding plant-watering water cans, and lifting bars of aluminum in the factory). Also, doing a live demo without a tether (safety catch rope) is braver than people know. You can’t tell from a cool video—or even a live demo.

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Video Friday: Remote Control Burger Crafting

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WVU ] A collaboration between Georgia Tech Robotic Musicianship Group and Avshalom Pollak Dance Theatre. Georgia Tech ] Thanks, Gil! NASA ] Inspired by fireflies, researchers create insect-scale robots that can emit light when they fly, which enables motion tracking and communication.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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Drive Modes Classy lights The four drive modes—Eco, Normal, My Drive and Sport—are selected from a toggle on the left side of the steering wheel. Light 230 miles All-electric range (AER) 76.1 The digital light signature greets you when approaching, and is joined by small cube LED headlamps, positional lamps and daytime running lights.

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