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Optimus Unveiled: Tesla’s Humanoid Robot is Ready to Transform Our Future
- Tesla has unveiled its new humanoid robot named Optimus, which CEO Elon Musk says could be 'the biggest product ever' and transform households and industries worldwide.
- Optimus stands 5’8” tall and weighs between 125-160 lbs. Thanks to 28 structural actuators, it can move with impressive dexterity and human-like movement.
- Powered by Tesla's neural network and AI systems, Optimus can navigate spaces without human input. With eight autopilot cameras, it can learn tasks by observing humans or through remote operation.
- Tesla's robot can handle a wide range of tasks, from carrying groceries and walking pets to babysitting and acting as a personal assistant, for households. For manufacturing and logistics, it could replace humans in repetitive tasks and high-risk jobs.
- Musk predicts that the price of Optimus will be between $20,000 and $30,000, once in mass production. This makes it far more affordable than many current humanoid robots costing upwards of $100,000.
- Tesla's ambitious plans for Optimus include unlocking a $20tn market to generate over $1tn in annual profits. Tesla aims to outpace competitors like Boston Dynamics by producing an efficient and cost-effective humanoid robot.
- Concerns about job displacement have come to the forefront as robots begin to take over repetitive or dangerous tasks. The adoption of humanoid robots could also raise ethical questions about autonomy and robot rights.
- Optimus is capable of walking and performing tasks, but needs advancement to make it more human-like in movement and interaction. Tesla is working toward achieving these aspects to make it pleasant to interact with.
- As Elon Musk quips, 'Optimus will walk amongst you'—and soon, it may well become your new best friend.
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