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Tesla unveiled the second-generation Roadster after delays lasting about nine years, showcasing a suction system to generate downforce and cold-gas thrusters, with an announced acceleration from zero to 60 miles per hour in 0.81 seconds. The car will be available in three versions, while announced production is set to begin in 2028 without a clearly disclosed final price.
Agility Robotics plans to open a 60,000-square-foot facility in Fremont, California, to train its Digit humanoid robots and accelerate their deployment with customers. The move comes near a factory where Tesla is expected to begin manufacturing Optimus robots this year, while Agility is relying on its commercial experience in manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Proception has settled a lawsuit filed by Tesla over alleged trade secret misappropriation and announced an $11 million seed funding round, alongside shipping the first batch of its highly dexterous robotic hand to researchers and robotics companies. The company relies on a sensor-equipped glove to collect data on human hand-object interaction, aiming to improve and scale the training of robotic hands.