Humanoid robots are becoming increasingly popular, with potential to disrupt a wide variety of industries. While the progress made so far is impressive, there are still many technical and social challenges to overcome.
This week we talk about (1) the unveiling of a humanoid robot prototype from Tesla, (2) China betting big on methanol cars, (3) Ethereum’s long-awaited energy-saving ‘Merge’ upgrade, (4) how today’s technologists are pitching a vision in which players don’t just control Sims-like characters, they become them.