Robots and Robotics

Elon Musk Warns China’s Rare Earth Restrictions May Delay Tesla Robots

China’s halt this month on exports of magnets containing heavy rare earth metals has affected Tesla’s plans to manufacture Optimus robots.

By Keith Bradsher

Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.

By Keith Bradsher

The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.

By Eli Tan

How the makers of a new Netflix science fiction movie enhanced the look of the cute, round-headed bot at its center.

By Robert Ito