Elon Musk has shown off his army of $30,000 Tesla Optimus robots that are designed to help with household chores, leading people to draw comparisons to the dystopian future depicted in I, Robot.
In striking and impressive footage, the humanoid robots were seen walking stiffly in single file across a stage while onlookers stood gawking on the sidelines.
Musk said attendees could approach Optimus robots that would do things like serve drinks.
“On a large scale, we should be able to buy an Optimus robot for between $20,000 and $30,000,” he said.
“He can walk your dog, mow your lawn, do your shopping, just be your friend.”
Elon Musk showed off his army of $30,000 Tesla Optimus robots designed to help with household chores
The event featured the army of robots who were seen dancing and serving drinks.
The tycoon showed a clip of how robots could help around the house and integrate with families.
Speaking at the event, Musk said of the Optimus robots: “At scale, you should be able to buy an Optimus robot for $20,000 – $30,000.”
The images continue to show the human-like robot sitting at a family table, lying down with a child, as well as cleaning the kitchen surface and collecting mail.
The robot, intended for industrial and home uses, debuted at AI Day on September 30 after being first announced at AI Day in August 2021.
‘Tesla Bots are initially positioned to replace people in repetitive, boring and dangerous tasks. But the vision is for them to serve millions of households, like cooking, mowing lawns, and caring for the elderly,” Musk wrote in a rehearsal published in China Cyberspace magazine.
But many social media users are now making comparisons to the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot set in 2035, after seeing the clip of Musk’s droids.
Set in Chicago, the action film shows highly intelligent robots occupying public service positions around the world, operating under three laws to keep humans safe.
But a technophobic homicide detective, Del Spooner of the Chicago police, played by Will Smith, leads the investigation into the apparent suicide of prominent robotics scientist Dr. Alfred Lanning, and is unconvinced of the motive.
Spooner’s investigation into Lanning’s death reveals a trail of secrets and agendas within the USR (United States Robotics) corporation and suspicions of murder.
But what he doesn’t know is that his research would lead to the discovery of a greater threat to humanity.
Below the Musk robot clip, several concerned viewers left comments comparing the Optimus droids to the movie.
‘Am I the only one who remembers iRobot?’ wrote an X user, formerly Twitter.
“iRobot just became a reality,” warned another.
A third added: ‘Someone call Detective Spooner! I’m getting the point, the robot is shivering.
No, thanks. I saw “I, Robot,” said one more.
A fifth chimed in: ‘We already saw this movie. Wasn’t it “I, Robot” with Will Smith? It doesn’t end well.’
Social media users have compared the Tesla Optimus robots to the 2004 action film I, Robot.
X users shared their concerns in the comments section below the robot clip.
Many GIFs and memes uploaded from I, Robot
One user said they felt “chills” after watching the video.
“Tesla Bots are initially positioned to replace people in repetitive, boring, and dangerous tasks,” Elon Musk explained in a 2022 essay.
Other users made it clear that they were not fans of Musk’s bots.
Social media users referenced Will Smith’s 2004 film I, Robot
“The vision is that they serve millions of households, such as cooking, mowing lawns and caring for the elderly,” the tycoon said.
Musk explained in 2022 that the android, which will have human-like limbs and features, was deliberately designed that way.
‘The Tesla Bot has a height and weight close to that of an adult, can carry or pick up heavy objects, walk quickly in small steps, and the screen on its forehead is an interactive interface for communicating with people.
‘You may be wondering why we designed this robot with legs. Because human society is based on the interaction of a bipedal humanoid with two arms and ten fingers.
“So if we want a robot to adapt to its environment and be able to do what humans do, it has to be about the same size, shape and capabilities as a human,” Musk explained.
Tesla’s robot, which would be 5’8 and weigh 125 pounds, will include the Autopilot computer used in the company’s electric cars, which will allow the humanoid to recognize real-world objects, although the robot will have its own custom sensors. and actuators.
You will also be able to “deadlift” up to 150 pounds, carry 45 pounds, walk at 5 miles per hour, and have human-like hands, plus visual sensors that will give you the ability to “see.”
In I, Robot, highly intelligent robots occupy public service positions around the world
Musk’s video showed robots performing household tasks.
But just six months ago, the tycoon warned that a robot uprising could be imminent, as he claimed that AI will outsmart humanity by the end of next year.
In an interview on X, the Tesla CEO claimed that AI would become smarter than the smartest human being within two years.
And within five years, Musk even predicts that “sentient” AIs will outnumber humans.
Their claims are based on the observation that an exponential amount of computing power is allocated to AI projects each year.
“AI is the fastest advancing technology I’ve seen of any kind, and I’ve seen a lot of technology,” Musk said.
“AI hardware and computers coming online dedicated to AI are increasing 10-fold every year, if not every 6 to 9 months.”
