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EV Channels Review

This video delves into the competitive landscape of humanoid robots, primarily contrasting Tesla's Optimus with Figure AI's offering. The reviewer highlights Tesla's significant advancements in Optimus, particularly its improved mobility, speed (6 m/s), and sophisticated motor control, even confirming the footage is not CGI. Key advantages cited for Optimus include its longer strides, better balance, smoother finger articulation, and a more robust 2.3 kWh battery offering a full day's work. In contrast, Figure AI's robot is presented as a "copycat version" with less natural movement, a significantly shorter battery life (around 5 hours), and less detailed information on its capabilities. The video also touches upon the substantial investments Figure AI has received, questioning their efficacy given the founders' lack of engineering background and past company performance. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to the potential of sodium-ion batteries, exploring their advantages in cost, abundance, safety, and low-temperature performance compared to lithium-ion, while acknowledging their current limitations in energy density. The reviewer suggests Tesla might consider sodium-ion for lower-cost vehicles or colder climates.