Elon Musk Introduces the Tesla Robot Optimus to the World, Calling It a Fundamental Transformation’
Tesla’s humanoid robot prototype was unveiled Friday by the company Optimus. This launch of an artificial intelligence bet that aims to reshape physical work in the future is Optimus.
The robot moved on stage and showed its motions, waving hello, and pumping its arms high in the air. Tesla stated that the robot was being driven by its Full Self-Driving Computer. The company began a technical presentation on its efforts to train and develop the robot. It covered everything from the initial steps to more advanced functions like “pelvis unlock” and letting its arms move.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that this was “literally the first time the robot has been operated without [a] tether onstage tonight.” He also showed Tesla videos of the robot picking up objects and watering plants. “We didn’t want it falling on its face.”
The robot was skeletally dressed, with visible wiring and hardware, and walked on stage waving hello. Three people supported the robot on stage as it showed off a second generation.
Musk stated that he would like the robot to be mass-produced, sell for less than $20,000 and have core physical capabilities such as the ability move all fingers independently and opposable thumbs with degrees to allow it to operate tools.
He said, “This is a future of abundance.” A future without poverty. A future where people can have everything they want in terms of products and services.
He said, “It’s a fundamental transformation in civilization as we know,”
Tesla claims its latest generation of robots runs on a Tesla chip.
It has WiFi and LTE (long-term evolution) capabilities that are similar to a smartphone, as well as audio and cybersecurity features. It runs on a battery pack of 2.3 kilowatts per hour, which is less than what would be required for an electric car. According to the company, the robot’s hands are capable of moving in 11 directions.
According to the company, the robot was designed with mass production goals in mind. This allows the robot to be made as fast as possible and scaled up quickly. Tesla stated that it could use the robot to perform tasks at its factories which employ thousands of workers.
Analysts and investors doubt that Tesla can build the robot. Instead, they recommend focusing on projects closer to Tesla’s core business of electric vehicles.
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