Anduril’s Killer AI Drones

OpenAI’s MLE-bench puts AI to the test with 75 Kaggle-style data science challenges, assessing its ability to plan, troubleshoot, and innovate. In trials, the o1-preview model, paired with AIDE, achieved medal-level performance in 16.9% of cases. Nonetheless, the benchmark reveals AI’s ongoing struggle with adaptability and inventive problem-solving, areas where humans excel.

By making MLE-bench open-source, OpenAI hopes to set a brand new standard for evaluating AI’s real-world capabilities. While AI shows potential to enrich human experts, it continues to face challenges in matching the nuanced decision-making required for complex data science tasks. Read more.

Elon Musk has introduced the Tesla Cybercab, a prototype robotaxi designed for full autonomy without traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. This sleek vehicle, priced at roughly $30,000, features upward-opening doors and inductive charging.

Musk claims the Cybercab could provide rides for around $0.20 per mile, significantly cheaper than city bus fares. Set for production by 2026, pending regulatory approval, it’s touted to reinforce safety by reducing accidents 10 to twenty times in comparison with human drivers. Read more.

Several humanoid Optimus robots made their debut, showcasing their ability to perform on a regular basis tasks like delivering packages and watering plants. CEO Elon Musk noted that the robots could handle various functions, corresponding to walking dogs and serving drinks, with a projected price range of $20,000 to $30,000.

Live demonstrations mainly featured the robots waving and interacting with attendees and not likely executing complex tasks yet. Musk stated that a more advanced version of Optimus may very well be available for external sale by next 12 months. Read more.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the Robovan, an unconventional passenger vehicle, on the recent “We, Robot” event. Featuring a sleek, Art Deco-inspired design and no visible wheels, the Robovan can seat as much as 20 passengers or transport goods.

Musk said it has the potential to tackle high-density transport needs, projecting travel costs as little as 5-10 cents per mile for services like team transportation. Designed for integration with Tesla’s autonomous ride-hailing service, Tesla Network, the Robovan represents a notable entry into the electrical van market, competing with recent offerings from Volkswagen and Mercedes. Read more.

Anduril Industries has introduced two latest autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs) equipped with AI capabilities: the Bolt and the Bolt-M. The Bolt serves as a reconnaissance drone with a spread exceeding 20 kilometers, an endurance of over 45 minutes, and a weight of roughly 5.4 kilograms, making it suitable for reconnaissance and search and rescue operations.

In contrast, the Bolt-M, which weighs between 5.9 and 6.8 kilograms, is designed to deliver precise firepower to ground troops and might engage targets from any angle, ensuring high precision in complex environments. Each drones utilize advanced computer vision and machine learning software, allowing operators to trace targets from user-defined standoff positions, even when obscured.

The corporate can be engaged within the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program to develop highly autonomous drones. Read more.