The R1 robot developed by Unitree Robotics weighs about 55 pounds and has 26 joints to allow for flexible movement.

Elon Musk has said Optimus production faces challenges over China's rare-earth export restrictions. The Tesla CEO said China wanted assurance that the parts wouldn't be used for "military purposes." ...

China has hundreds of robotics companies, unlike India, that are developing advanced humanoid robots and competing with US ...

Tesla shares plunged as much as 10% in early trading Thursday as investors digested another dismal quarter of car sales – and ...

Beyond the kip-up, the robot also demonstrated the actions of running, precise kicking motions, and the complex execution of ...

Tesla's core business is struggling, and its futuristic product platforms are a long way from generating meaningful revenue.

Passenger BEV sales shot up 45.8% to 606,953, easily beating Tesla for a third straight quarter. Sales of plug-in hybrids ...

Yet while Musk may be bullish that Tesla is No. 1 when it comes to robotics, he also revealed on the earnings call that the production of Optimus has been disrupted by China’s rare-earth export ...

CEO Elon Musk is optimistic the company will have thousands of Optimus units by the end of the year, but the company may be waiting on an export license from China, which controls over 90% of the ...

Hangzhou-based Unitree is on track to become the first humanoid robot maker to list on a mainland Chinese bourse.

Tesla's profits plunged 16% over a three-month stretch ending in June. Analysts discuss CEO Elon Musk's role in this dip.

Optimus distributes popcorn at the Tesla Diner and Supercharger station near Hollywood in Los Angeles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk ...