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Tesla has unveiled an updated version of the electric Roadster with three configurations, including a compressed-gas propulsion system, fans for surface adhesion, and active aerodynamic wings. However, the company has not announced the price or a confirmed production date, and the most powerful versions are limited or not approved for public roads.
Physical robotics capabilities are advancing rapidly, but the lack of reliable training data and the difficulty of achieving consistent commercial performance are delaying the transition from demonstrations to practical use. Developers of embodied AI believe the path may run through specialized applications and better simulation environments before reaching a general-purpose robot capable of reliably performing tasks outside laboratories.