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Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has reiterated his bullish stance on Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), positioning it as one of the premier investments in the field of physical AI. What Happened: Ives, known for his insights into the technology sector, forecasts a staggering $2 trillion valuation for Tesla,...

Are robots the solution to China's growing aged care problem? The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced a large-scale trial program to test whether intelligent machines can provide not just physical assistance, but also emotional support for its expanding senior...

Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) plans to ramp up production of its humanoid robot Optimus are facing significant roadblocks due to supply chain constraints and China's new export restrictions on rare earth materials. What Happened: On Tuesday, during Tesla's first-quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk...

In a historic first, humanoid robots ran alongside human participants in a half-marathon in Beijing, showcasing both the advancements and ongoing challenges within the robotics industry. What Happened: The 2025 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, held on Saturday, featured over 12,000...

AI startup Figure AI Inc. is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure up to $500 million in an investment round, led by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and OpenAI. What Happened: Figure AI, a company committed to the development of humanoid robots, is in funding negotiations that could...

One of the most anticipated product launches coming from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) in the future is the humanoid robot known as Optimus, which was unveiled by the company in 2021. Even though no date is set for the launch of the robot and the finalized version may still be years away, a prototype...

“MILF Manor,” “The Button” and “Pressure Cooker” — do you know what all these reality TV shows have in common? Well, they don’t have a human host to tell the competitors about challenges or crack jokes with them.  What Happened: From meeting Boston...

Remember Boston Dynamics' viral YouTube video of its humanoid Atlas and dog-like robot, Spot, grooving — and backflipping — on the song "Do You Love Me?" Well, the company has shared a new video and this time, Atlas is just showing off.  What Happened: Boston Dynamics shared a video of its...

Miquela Sousa, a robot influencer on Instagram, is breaking boundaries with a unique amalgamation of artificial intelligence and human-like charm.   What Happened: Miquela is not the average social media influencer but a highly-advanced AI robot or humanoid.  See Also: Ryan Reynolds...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and his team are gearing up to host the company’s second AI Day. What Happened: The AI Day 2022 is due to be held in Palo Alto, California, on Friday. Musk shared on Twitter a teaser image for the event in early August, which showed two hands...

On September 30, 2022, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) will host its second annual AI Day. Loup Ventures managing partner Gene Munster shares his take on what the event means for Tesla investors. What Happened: The second annual AI Day will showcase artificial intelligence, software and chip development...

Non-fungible artwork by Sophia, a humanoid robot, sold for $688,888 on Wednesday, Reuters reported. What Happened: The piece titled “Sophia Instantiation” is in the form of a 12-second MP4 file and tracks the evolution of a portrait by Italian-artist Andrea Bonaceto into the robot...

Robots working alongside humans and even becoming their companions may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but Japan's SoftBank Corp (USA) (OTC: SFTBF) is planning to make such robots a reality in the very near future. The company has developed a robot called "Pepper" that it says...