Key Takeaways Two Tesla Cybertruck police vehicles were part of President Trump’s motorcade during his visit to Doha, Qatar. Qatar provided a warm welcome for Trump, including an eight-fighter jet escort for Air Force One. The Cybertrucks’ presence was notable due to their distinctive light bar and commanding appearance in the motorcade. The Cybertrucks in…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Cybercab, originally designed for autonomous robotaxi services, could also operate as autonomous delivery vehicles during low-demand periods. Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, can be used to facilitate deliveries by loading and unloading the Cybercab, showcasing dual-use potential. In a conversation with financial researcher @alojoh on social media, Elon Musk agreed with the idea…
Key Takeaways Cisco joins xAI’s AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) alongside major players like BlackRock, Microsoft, and NVIDIA to advance AI innovation. The collaboration aims to mobilize up to $100 billion for AI infrastructure growth, highlighting xAI’s mission to scale AI capabilities. Cisco emphasizes the importance of technology that connects and secures AI as part of…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system demonstrated anticipation by taking precautionary measures, such as drifting towards the shoulder, to avoid potential collisions with large oncoming vehicles. AIDRIVR, an active participant, expressed confusion about FSD’s wide cornering, which was later justified by the approach of a semi-truck drifting over the center line. The drifting of…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed Tesla’s Robotaxi expansion to Saudi Arabia, aiming for a driverless fleet outside the U.S. The expansion is part of Tesla’s global strategy, with plans for launching in Austin, Texas in June and later in Europe pending regulatory approval. Musk described future cars as “robots on four wheels,” emphasizing excitement about…
Key Takeaways Tesla is currently constructing the Cortex 2.0 supercomputer facility at Giga Texas, complementing an existing supercluster. Longtime observer Joe Tegtmeyer reports that the new facility is rapidly being built on the North side of the complex, initially planned as the Central Campus Support. The rapid construction progress suggests that Cortex 2.0 might become…
Key Takeaways Tesla showcased the Tesla Optimus robot in a dance video, highlighting quick progression in development. Tesla initially introduced the humanoid robot concept at AI Day in 2021, initially without even a prototype. In 2022, prototypes were previewed, showing limited functionality and some reliance on teleoperation. By 2023, the Optimus Gen 2 demonstrated advanced…
Key Takeaways Tesla is actively testing what appears to be an affordable model at the Giga Texas complex, sparking interest and speculation. Longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer spotted a unique test car that shares similarities with a Model Y but appears more compact. The test car at Giga Texas was missing body panels and…
Key Takeaways The competition in the humanoid robot industry is intensifying between Chinese companies and Tesla. Dexterous robot hands are considered the last frontier in humanoid robot development. Linkerbot Technology claims its Linker Hand has the highest dexterity, with 42 degrees of freedom. Tesla’s Optimus bot showcases impressive precision, with hands having 22 degrees of…
Key Takeaways Maye Musk, mother of Elon Musk, sleeps on blankets, couches, or a mattress in his garage when visiting, emphasizing simplicity despite his enormous wealth. Maye justifies her sleeping arrangements by the necessity of not having fancy homes near SpaceX’s rocket launch site in Texas. Maye Musk humorously recalled her adaptable sleeping habits in…