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Just because Tesla’s Optimus is in production doesn’t mean it’s actually ready
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On Tesla's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk announced that the company had begun early production of its humanoid robot on its high-volume line in Fremont, California. Then he laid out what still needs work: the robot's hands, its safety, reliability, and durability, and the artificial intelli
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Just because Tesla’s Optimus is in production doesn’t mean it’s actually ready
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