Elon Musk has shared amazing images of his Optimus robot, which he hopes will one day help people at home.
The billionaire Tesla owner posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the nearly 6-foot-tall humanoid taking a stroll through the factory.
Musk, who routinely posts clips showing off the machine’s impressive capabilities, said in the post: “Going for a walk with Optimus.”
Viewers responded by jokingly expressing concern about robots taking over the world.
One responded: “This isn’t going to turn out well,” while another said: “It’s great until robots start killing humans.”
Optimus, Tesla’s nearly six-foot-tall humanoid robot, can walk at five miles per hour, lift 150 pounds, and carry 45 pounds.
Musk, who routinely posts clips showing off the machine’s impressive capabilities, said in the post: “Going for a walk with Optimus.”
Others compared it to the ‘NS5’ robots from the 2004 American sci-fi action film ‘I, Robot’.
Another user commented: ‘Looks like he has to go to the bathroom.’
Several X users suggested that the machine’s speed is similar to that of US President Joe Biden, who is now 81 years old.
However, others seemed really impressed, with one saying: “I love these Optimus updates.” It’s fantastic to see the improvements.’
Another added: “The gait looks a lot more natural than I expected.”
What stands out in the video is the absence of white metal covering the robot’s chest, meaning that its internal parts are visible.
Optimus was first announced at Tesla’s AI Day event in August 2021, but more than two years later there is no official confirmation of when it will be released to the public.
The first prototype of the robot was presented a year later, although it couldn’t do much more than walk around the stage and wave.
Tesla revealed an updated prototype of the humanoid robot (‘Gen 2’) in a clip from December 2023, although the first version never went on sale.
X (Twitter) users responded by jokingly expressing concern about robots taking over the world.
Several users suggested that the speed of the machine is similar to that of US President Joe Biden, who is now 81 years old.
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Musk posted the video on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “Going for a walk with Optimus.”
Several others suggested that the speed of the machine is similar to that of US President Joe Biden, who is now 81 years old.
In the video, Gen 2 is shown picking up and holding an egg without breaking it, thanks to the advanced tactile senses of his fingers.
Earlier this year, another promotional video showed Optimus demonstrating his balance while performing some basic yoga poses and standing on one leg.
Optimus is almost six feet tall, can walk at five miles per hour, and can lift 150 pounds according to Tesla.
Optimus includes the Autopilot computer used in the company’s electric cars, which allows the humanoid to recognize real-world objects.
Musk has described it as a factory worker, but it could also be an “amazing companion like R2D2 or C3PO” for the everyday user at home.
He has been designed to perform “dangerous and boring” tasks in a factory and other environments, although he will be “friendly” and a “very good companion”, like a pet.
You should be able to do a variety of jobs, from fastening bolts to cars with a wrench to picking up groceries at stores.
Optimus Gen 2 can pick up an egg without breaking the shell thanks to its advanced tactile senses in its fingers.
Optimus could be an ‘awesome companion like R2D2 or C3PO’ from Star Wars (pictured) for the everyday home user.
Musk noted that unlike killer robots, the Tesla robot could be physically overpowered by the average human, suggesting it is less dangerous than it seems.
The South African-born businessman has already been vocal about his concerns about AI, calling it “far more dangerous than nuclear weapons” and “riskier than North Korea.”
Customers will be able to buy Optimus between 2025 and 2027, according to Musk, with a retail price of “probably less than $20,000” (£16,000).
More updates could be given at Tesla’s upcoming AI Day event, which did not take place in 2023 but is expected to return this summer.