World’s ‘most advanced humanoid robot’. Tesla's game-changing dry-cathode EV battery for Cybertruck, Us government sues TikTok for violating child privacy laws

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OpenAI-backed robotics company Figure has teased its new humanoid in a video, which will be released on August 6.

Taking on the competition to the likes of Tesla and Boston Dynamics, Figure’s founder Brett Adcock claims that their new 02 variant is the “most advanced humanoid on the planet.”

The components offered with the Figure 02 robot include flexible mesh body designs and torque ratings reaching up to 150Nm. For more on this development, check out today’s Must-Read.

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🤖 Figure 02: World’s ‘most advanced humanoid robot’ challenges Tesla, Boston Dynamics

The teaser video opens with a reimagined robot foot design, illustrating an innovative approach to ground interaction. The side profile reveals a human-like foot shape capable of fitting a shoe.

However, the rear portion of the foot diverges significantly from human anatomy, featuring a gap between the ankle and heel that allows for a rotating motion, akin to human foot and ankle movements.

Textured bumps on the sole enhance traction across various surfaces. The video then highlights new actuators, detailing their torque and range of motion specifications.

🔋 First-ever dry cathode Cybertruck: Tesla model could reshape EV landscape

Tesla recently unveiled its Cybertruck equipped with innovative dry-cathode 4680 batteries, marking a significant milestone in battery technology.

The vehicle, equipped with Tesla’s groundbreaking in-house dry cathode 4680 cells, is currently undergoing testing.

The new model is most likely to advance both technology and cost efficiency. The dry-cathode technology is expected to enhance the Cybertruck’s range and performance while significantly reducing production costs.

🤳🏽 TikTok ‘flagrantly’ violated privacy laws involving children under 13: US govt

The US government filed a lawsuit against TikTok on Friday, alleging privacy violations that left millions of children exposed to data collection and adult content.

The lawsuit accuses the company of repeatedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

The US government claims TikTok knowingly collected data from millions of children under 13 and allowed them to interact with adults and adult content.

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