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Tesla's latest bot at WAIC 2024.
Visitors to the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2024, China's largest AI event, which opens in Shanghai on Thursday, are expected to see self-driving cars, the latest robots including Tesla's Optimus II, and real-world applications of AI in various industries.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk will deliver an online speech at the opening ceremony, and leading scientists, entrepreneurs and investors will also gather to discuss the latest AI technologies, industry trends and responsible governance in the field.
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A variety of robots will be on display at WAIC 2024.
With an exhibition space of over 52,000 square meters, exhibits will focus on AI large-scale models, computing power, robotics, autonomous driving, etc. More than 500 companies will participate, including major overseas companies Google, Microsoft, and Tesla, as well as Dell and Schneider, who will be exhibiting for the first time.
Most of the exhibitors at the fair are still preparing their booths and testing their robots: Tesla's booth will display its Cybertrunk and Optimus 2nd generation robots, while Microsoft's booth will display its AI PC.
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A driverless car in downtown Shanghai, where a driverless demonstration will be held at WAIC 2024.
Outside, there is a dedicated area showcasing self-driving cars from Pony.AI and SAIC AI Lab. Visitors can see the vehicles driving through “complex road conditions” designed to simulate real-world scenarios with a mix of pedestrians, cyclists, freight vehicles and regular cars. A SAIC AI Lab representative said this shows that self-driving cars equipped with cameras, sensors and radar are ready to operate in city areas.
WAIC will also feature the debut of a full-size, five-seater “air taxi” drone developed by AutoFlight.
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A robot for medical applications will be exhibited at WAIC 2024.
