Wii Robot Party Presentation Notes

Introduction

• Presentation welcomes audience to the Wii Robot Party.
• Highlight of the evening: autonomous vehicles, specifically the Cyber cab.

Autonomous Vehicles

• Cyber cab: 20 driverless taxicabs showcased.
  • No passengers in the vehicles.
  • Fully autonomous, no steering wheel or pedals.
• Cost Efficiency:
  • Current average cost of city bus: ~$1/mile.
  • Estimated cost of Cyber cab: 20-40 cents/mile.

Purchase Information

• Cyber cab anticipated purchase price: below $30,000.
• Fully autonomous, unsupervised driving expected to start in Texas and California next year (2024).

Future Models

• Introduction of Roven:
  • A larger vehicle designed for high-density transport.
  • Capacity: up to 20 people or goods transportation.
  • Expected cost efficiency: 5-10 cents/mile.

Advancements in Robotics

• Development of a humanoid robot called Optimus:
  • Shares technology with autonomous cars (batteries, electronics, AI).
  • Progress made since initial development (e.g., robot suit to working prototype).
• Expected price range for Optimus: $20,000 - $30,000.

Capabilities of Optimus

• Potential tasks include:
  • Teaching and babysitting children.
  • Walking dogs and mowing lawns.
  • Grocery shopping and serving drinks.
  • General companionship.

Conclusion

• Optimus positioned as potentially the biggest product ever.
• Audience encouraged to envision future with these technologies.