Tesla Optimus AI Architect Ashish Kumar Starts Industrial Robotics Venture

Tesla Optimus AI Architect Ashish Kumar Starts Industrial Robotics Venture

Ashish Kumar, who led AI for Tesla's Optimus, has co-founded Intelligent Machines to build task-specific industrial robots for manufacturing and aerospace. The move adds to a growing list of high-profile exits from Tesla's robotics program as the company scales production but struggles with AI generalization. Former colleagues have launched ventures in warehouse automation and dexterous hands. Kumar's startup seeks substantial funding while targ…

Ex-Tesla Optimus head said to launch industrial robot startup

Ashish Kumar, who was previously leading Tesla Inc.'s Optimus humanoid robots project, has launched his own startup, focused on industrial robots, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing sources...