• How the Optimus Tesla Bot humanoid robot is made

    Tesla, renowned for its groundbreaking innovations in electric vehicles and sustainable energy, has moving into the realm of humanoid robotics over the past few years with the introduction of the Tesla Bot, also known as Optimus. This advanced humanoid robot represents a significant leap forward in the field, combining state-of-the-art technologies and human-like capabilities to […]

    • CNET

    Boston Dynamics' New Humanoid Robot Is Freaking People Out

    The new machine stands up from lying down, using moves that are anything but human.

  • Litman: The Trump prosecution has a Michael Cohen problem — and a plan to solve it

    Since the opening of the Donald Trump’s New York trial — when the former president’s counsel told the jury that the prosecution’s star witness “cannot be trusted” — the defense has telegraphed its principal strategy: Eviscerate Michael Cohen. As Trump’s fixer and attack dog at the time of the alleged crimes, Cohen was more central to the events spelled out in the indictment than anyone in the defendant’s orbit. He even fronted his personal funds to quiet Stormy Daniels, who was shopping a story...

    • Adweek

    Will Retailers Sacrifice Customer Loyalty to Solve Our Returns Problem?

    In 2023, $247 billion--17.6% of U.S. online sales revenue--was lost to returns, versus the 14.5% return loss for items bought in stores. Once seen as an enticing benefit to attract customers (and keep pace with Amazon), free shipping and returns quickly became the norm for ecommerce. There was a cost to keeping these free, of

    • Forbes

    The $250 Million Problem Mauricio Pochettino Must Solve For Chelsea

    This contradiction between the cash paid for the players and their capabilities on the field is the club’s biggest problem; there is a gaping hole between cost and value.

  • Humanoid Robot Forum Set for October 7 in Memphis, Tennessee

    ANN ARBOR, Michigan – April 24, 2024. The latest technology and application advances for humanoid robots will be the focus of the Humanoid Robot Forum hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) on Monday, Oct 7, at the Renasant Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The new educational conference will be held in conjunction with A3’s … Read More → "Humanoid Robot Forum Set for October 7 in Memphis, Tennessee"

  • Sanctuary’s new humanoid robot learns faster and costs less

    Sanctuary AI often isn’t mentioned in the same breath as humanoid robotics firms like Boston Dynamics, Agility, Figure and 1X, but the Canadian company has been operating in the space for some time. In fact, a new robot introduced on Thursday is actually the seventh-generation of its Phoenix line. While a recent iteration introduced legs […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Climate advocates want to solve their 'biggest problem' in the US: Turning out voters

    In battleground states, environmental activists like Dr. Emily Church are canvassing on behalf of the Environmental Voter Project in an effort to turn out people

  • ICYMI: Kristi Noem has a puppy problem, and the student debt crisis needs solving

    Tennessee governor thinks schools need more guns to prevent shootings Scared students and teachers + more guns in school = less gun violence. Someone definitely failed math on that one. Trump VP hopeful Kristi Noem is very proud of that time she murdered her dog She’s definitely barking up the wrong tree. Cartoon: Abortion in red states This is one waiting room where you don’t want to go. Trump's main complaint about being on trial: The 'freezing' courtroom Oh no! Are Trumpie...

  • Boston Dynamics' Electric Atlas: Humanoid Robot Built to Fall and Get Back Up

    Boston Dynamics has launched the new Atlas robot as the firm focuses on fall recovery and integrating humanoid robots into operations for agility and minimal disruptions.

  • Astribot S1 AI Humanoid robot unveiled demonstrating its agility, dexterity and accuracy

    The unveiling of the Astribot S1 humanoid robot in Shenzhen, China, marking another significant leap forward in the field of autonomous robotics. This innovative robot integrates advanced technologies, allowing it to perform complex tasks independently, marking a major departure from traditional robots that rely on human control. The Astribot S1’s autonomy opens up a wide […]

  • NYU anti-Israel protesters form human chain as police move in for arrests

    Anti-Israel protesters on the campus of New York University formed a human chain Monday evening as police moved in to break up the demonstration.  Video shot by Fox News Digital shows the NYPD telling students: "You have been warned by New York University to leave the area."  Those who did not leave soon, would be arrested for trespassing, NYPD said.  NYU's Global Campus Safety posted on Instagram that protesters had breached the barriers set up at Gould Plaza, Fountain Walker.  "The one...