Has, Robot, and 8,000: AI Field Notes

“Watch: NASA's next-gen moon rover crushes an obstacle course”

“Tesla has begun testing its production Cybercab on Austin streets, putting its wheel-and-pedal-free two-seater on public roads with a safety monitor onboard.”

“Waymo has opened robotaxi rides to the public in Nashville, marking its 11th market in the US after months of app-based testing.”

“all for $8,000 upfront or $449 a month. It can also adjust its height from 3 to nearly 6 feet depending on the task, but may occasionally require remote human assistance to complete certain tasks. Shipping begins this fall, starting in California. You can see it in action here or pre-order it here.”

“all for $8,000 upfront or $449 a month. It can also adjust its height from 3 to nearly 6 feet depending on the task, but may occasionally require remote human assistance to complete certain tasks. Shipping begins this fall, starting in California. You can see it in action here or pre-order it here.”

“China's Pudu Robotics is opening what it calls the world's first fully robot-serviced hotel in 2027. From reception and concierge to cleaning and food delivery, every guest-facing function will be handled by a fleet of specialized robots powered by a single AI platform. It's the most ambitious real-world test yet of wh”

“Wayve is letting employees cash out $85M in equity while maintaining its $8.5B valuation, as it gears up for robotaxi pilots with Uber.”

“China has over 153K robot-rental-related businesses, a thriving market where robots can be hired on a daily wage. But a new CNN report exposes an uncomfortable reality. According to the report, Chinese robots still need human operators to function and can't yet replace workers on factory floors. Even leading manufactur”