From Improved Walking to Dancing: Evolution of Optimus Continues
Elon Musk has recently shared a video showcasing Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, performing impressive dance moves that highlight its flexibility and synchronization. This video signifies Tesla’s progress in robotics as Optimus now exhibits more sophisticated movements and is taking steps towards production. In 2022, Tesla unveiled its first semi-functional Optimus robots, with one walking on stage and another executing basic hand movements. Critics at the time noted the robot’s dependency on remote control. The full article can be found on topgeargreece.gr.
In another automotive news, a Continental GT Supersports by Mulliner, reminiscent of an independent tuner’s creation rather than Bentley’s, will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2026. The article also features discussions with Skoda’s head of car development, Johannes Neft, about the Peaq model. Additionally, a prominent Chinese firm is offering a lifetime guarantee for batteries in electric, PHEV, and hybrid vehicles, enhancing their credibility.
Amid increasing financial pressures, discussions arise about Volkswagen potentially divesting some top brands from its portfolio. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Automatic Chronograph x Gulf captures the intensity of racing in a mechanical chronograph inspired by Gulf’s iconic colors. Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire, is capable of affording anything, even an improbable sight of Zeus driving upside down on the Acropolis.
Switching gears, Toyota’s partnership with a known eVTOL company follows successful tests of a vertical takeoff and landing electric aircraft. In Greece, a collaboration between incharge and a leading local company introduces purely electric transportation routes for metals. Meanwhile, the Linktour Alumi, a new electric two-seater car, has hit the Greek market starting at €8,700, challenging conventional price norms and underscoring an era of electric vehicle revival.
In the automotive industry, recognition went to the Syngelidis Group and Citroen dealers in Greece, awarded top honors in Europe under the guidance of Citroen’s CEO, Xavier Chardon. Fiat’s compact electric car showcased in Rome and Vatican City exemplifies practical, smart, and character-filled micro-mobility solutions, hinting at its future arrival in Greece.
Lastly, a Euro NCAP study reveals safety shortcomings in specific vehicles contributing to 400 annual fatalities across Europe. For more automotive updates and industry news, stay tuned to Capital.gr in 2026.
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