🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥

Startup Showcase

Premium Content

Try our Valuation Calculator →

News on Medial

Jio's New Year Plan, Tesla robot incident and more

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Jio's New Year Plan, Tesla robot incident and more

In a week filled with legal battles and technological developments, The New York Times filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, accusing them of unauthorized use of NYT's content for artificial intelligence models. Meanwhile, Reliance Jio and IIT-Bombay introduced the 'Bharat GPT' program to leverage language models for innovative applications in India. Jio also launched its Happy New Year 2024 prepaid plan and announced plans to develop its own operating system for televisions. Additionally, Apple overcame a temporary ban on two Apple Watch models, and concerns were raised about a Tesla robot incident at their Texas factory.

Related News

Tesla robot attacks worker as high-speed production demand led to security lapse

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Tesla robot attacks worker as high-speed production demand led to security lapse

A Tesla software engineer was reportedly attacked by a malfunctioning robot at the company's factory in Texas, resulting in severe injuries. The incident, which occurred two years ago, came to light through an injury report in 2021. Witnesses said that the robot trapped the engineer, causing visible injuries with metal claws piercing his back and arm. The incident raises concerns about safety lapses and shortcuts taken in construction, maintenance, and operations at the Tesla factory.

Elon Musk's humanoid robot, Optimus can do squats and boil eggs

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's humanoid robot, Optimus can do squats and boil eggs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a video of the second generation of the company's humanoid robot, Optimus. The video highlights the improvements made since the prototype was unveiled earlier this year, including increased speed and reduced weight. The robot is shown doing squats in a gym and moving eggs with its new hands, which feature tactile sensing. Musk believes that humanoid robots have the potential to transform civilization. The robot was originally announced as the Tesla bot but is now named Optimus.

Elon Musk rips media reports of robot 'attack' in Tesla's Texas factory

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk rips media reports of robot 'attack' in Tesla's Texas factory

Elon Musk criticized the media's coverage of a robot incident at a Tesla factory in Austin, referring to it as "truly shameful." The media reports focused on a 2021 incident where an engineer was injured by a Kuka robot arm during a software update. Musk defended the Optimus humanoid robots, featured in Tesla's thumbnail, and expressed his optimism about their potential. Tesla's safety record, including incomplete injury reports and safety weaknesses, has been a subject of concern in the past.

Tesla's Optimus bot is looking a little steadier on its feet. Maybe the yoga stretches are paying off.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Tesla's Optimus bot is looking a little steadier on its feet. Maybe the yoga stretches are paying off.

Elon Musk has shared a new video of Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, walking around a warehouse. The updated version of Optimus is reported to be faster and lighter than its predecessor. However, the walking style still needs further improvements to appear more natural. Tesla unveiled the first prototype of Optimus at the 2022 Tesla AI day and has since showcased its capabilities in tasks like picking up an egg and performing yoga stretches. Musk aims to start shipping some units of Optimus by next year, though his timelines have been regarded as overly ambitious in the past.

Reliance Jio unveils 'Diwali Dhamaka' offer with Free JioAirFiber for a year

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Reliance Jio unveils 'Diwali Dhamaka' offer with Free JioAirFiber for a year

During the Diwali season, Reliance Jio is offering a 'Diwali Dhamaka' promotion where customers can get a year of free JioAirFiber service. New customers need to spend a minimum of ₹20,000 at Reliance Digital or MyJio stores or opt for a special Diwali plan priced at ₹2,222 for three months. Existing JioAirFiber subscribers can also benefit from this offer. Participants will receive 12 monthly vouchers equivalent to their active AirFiber plan, which can be redeemed for electronics purchases over ₹15,000. This offer follows Reliance Jio's recent anniversary deals on mobile recharge plans.

Telcos introduce new voice and SMS only prepaid plans

YourStory

YourStory · 8m ago

Telcos introduce new voice and SMS only prepaid plans

Telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have launched new voice and SMS-only prepaid plans in India. This follows TRAI's recent amendment mandating separate plans for users not needing data. Airtel's Rs 499 plan offers unlimited voice and 900 SMS for 84 days, while Jio's Rs 458 plan offers unlimited voice and 1,000 SMS for the same period. Vodafone Idea's Rs 1,460 plan provides unlimited voice and 100 SMS for 270 days.

Elon Musk says he wants Optimus to be a 'good looking robot' that people think of as a friend

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk says he wants Optimus to be a 'good looking robot' that people think of as a friend

During a discussion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Elon Musk revealed more about Tesla's ambitions for its humanoid robot, Optimus. Musk compared Optimus to a friend, stating that people will regard their personal robot as such. Although Tesla is not planning to make Optimus look like a human, Musk joked that they want the robot to be good-looking. The fully functional robot will be capable of performing various tasks, such as walking the dog, babysitting, cooking, and playing the piano. Musk believes that in the future, each person will have their own robot, suggesting that robots could outnumber humans.

Tesla's retro-futuristic diner officially opens as Elon Musk hints at more locations | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Tesla's retro-futuristic diner officially opens as Elon Musk hints at more locations | TechCrunch

The Tesla Diner & Drive-In opened in Hollywood, combining retro style with futurism and Tesla's charging network. It offers classic diner foods and features like Tesla merchandise, an Optimus robot, two large LED movie screens, and a drive-in theater. With 80 v4 Superchargers, it's designed to attract more than just Tesla owners. Elon Musk hinted at expanding these diners globally if successful, and opening day saw long lines, indicating initial popularity.

There are more robots working in China than the rest of the world combined

Economic Times

Economic Times · 18d ago

There are more robots working in China than the rest of the world combined

China leads in factory robot deployment. Chinese factories installed nearly 300,000 new robots last year. This is more than the rest of the world combined. The nation aims to dominate robotics and advanced technologies.

WATCH | Elon Musk’s Optimus humanoid navigates rough terrain like a pro | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

WATCH | Elon Musk’s Optimus humanoid navigates rough terrain like a pro | Mint

Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, is making progress in handling daily chores. The latest demonstration showed the robot walking independently over rough terrain, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk considering it "the biggest product ever of any kind." Equipped with advanced neural networks, Optimus can navigate challenging surfaces and maintain balance without visual feedback from cameras. Tesla plans to deploy prototypes in its factories by late 2025 and aims to have over 1,000 robots on its manufacturing lines next year. Musk sees Optimus as a versatile household companion, capable of performing tasks like mowing lawns, walking dogs, and shopping for groceries.

Trackers

Active Indian VC’s

OG Capital Email

With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...

Accel Partners Email

Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...

Access All Trackers

Startup Showcase Winners

Sept 2025

Your Health, Simplified with Smart Care

An ecosystem for curated creative partnerships

Your Health our Priority.

Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase

Top Users

Trending News on Medial

August AI raises $3 million fundi ...

Discord data breach affects at le ...

India’s Nuclear Energy Mission: T ...

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.