Tesla‘s ambitious plan to produce thousands of humanoid robots this year has hit a snag as China’s rare earth export restrictions—imposed in response to President Trump’s tariffs—have disrupted the production of its Optimus robots.During Tesla’s earnings call, CEO Elon Musk confirmed the disruption: “Optimus was affected by the magnet issue from China,” adding that the…
The world’s first half-marathon with humanoid robot participants in Beijing has offered a striking glimpse into the progress and challenges of the country’s robotics industry, as only six out of the 21 robotic runners completed the competition. The 21km race, held in the Yizhuang district of China’s capital city, featured robots running alongside human runners…
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