Ex-Tesla Optimus Engineer Joins Xiaomi to Lead Dexterous Hand Robotics
Zach, ex-Tesla engineer, joins Xiaomi to lead robotics development, enhancing dexterous-hand technology and expanding their robotics team.
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Zach, ex-Tesla engineer, joins Xiaomi to lead robotics development, enhancing dexterous-hand technology and expanding their robotics team.
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