NEO Humanoid Robots Are Banging on Doors

 NEO humanoid robots are set to bring advanced robotics into your home (not sure if I’m quite ready for that honestly), while Tesla prepares to unveil its highly anticipated Robotaxi in Hollywood… 

The Future of Home Robotics is Knocking at Your Door with 1X's NEO

Robotics company 1X just unveiled NEO, a bipedal humanoid robot designed for home use.

• NEO is designed to be an everyday assistant. Unlike many robots confined to industrial or commercial applications, this humanoid robot is specifically built to operate within a home environment.

• The robot stands 5.41 feet tall, weighs 66 pounds, and has a walking speed of 2.5 miles per hour and a running speed of 7.5 miles per hour. It can carry up to 44 pounds and has a runtime of 2-4 hours.

• 1X aims to begin mass production by 2025, and CEO Bernt Bornich is highly optimistic about bringing robots into the home, looking to beat Tesla to the punch.

So What?

The upcoming release of NEO signals that robotics in the home may become a reality very very soon. As these robots enter our homes, they promise to enhance our lives by taking on tasks, providing assistance, and even offering companionship. Although we are still in the early stages, the success of 1X’s impending pilot programs could determine how quickly these advanced robots become a staple in households worldwide…

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Wrigley does an awesome job here highlighting a new feature called Cursor Projects, which allows you to create templates out of reusable code.

Tesla Plans to Unveil “Robotaxi” at California’s Warner Bros. Studio

Tesla plans to reveal its long-awaited Robotaxi on October 10 at Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio in Burbank, California. This event will showcase Tesla’s focus on autonomy and AI, which could indicate a significant shift from its traditional EV business.

• Robotaxi is a big bet on Tesla’s full self driving and autonomous capabilities; this is supposed to be a vehicle exclusively designed for that.

• The event was delayed from August due to design changes requested by Elon Musk.

So What?

Elon Musk emphasizes that Tesla’s future relies more on artificial intelligence and robotics than on selling cars, with self-driving “Robotaxis” as a key element of this vision. Who knows, maybe soon, people will finally be able to rent out their autonomous Teslas and make some money…

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Best Buy Goes All In on Personalization

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry is aiming to paint an innovative future for the electronic retail giant, stating she wants customers to have a more “personalized and engaging shopping journey” (that’s exactly where AI can help).

The company is intensifying its focus on personalization by revamping its app with customized homepages and tailored notifications, aiming to better engage tech-savvy consumers. The app also features an AI-driven delivery tracking capability for real-time updates to enhance transparency and customer satisfaction.

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