Tesla Optimus Robot Explained

Tesla made quite the splash at the recent Cybercab event by showcasing its humanoid Optimus robots alongside the introduction of the new Tesla Robovan vehicle. The Optimus robots were seen walking out as part of the grand reveal, leaving quite an impression. These robots are not just for show—Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed some of their impressive capabilities. In a video, Optimus was shown performing tasks that would typically be handled by humans, like carrying a package inside from the porch and even watering plants.

During the presentation, Elon Musk emphasized just how integrated these robots could become in everyday life, saying, “The Optimus will walk amongst you.” According to him, you could walk right up to them, and they would serve drinks or help out in various ways. Musk further elaborated that the Optimus robot could practically do anything, including walking your dog, babysitting, or mowing the lawn. As for the price, he estimated that these robots would cost between $20,000 and $30,000 “in the long run.”

Musk is not one to shy away from bold claims, and he declared that the Optimus could become “the biggest product ever, of any kind.” After the presentation, livestream footage showed event attendees interacting with the robots. While the robots were not demonstrating all their capabilities yet, they did wave to the crowd and hand out small gift bags. One of the robots even engaged in a game of rock, paper, scissors with a guest. Although the robots were not seen performing more complex tasks like serving drinks just yet, they certainly drew attention. In one part of the event, a group of Optimus robots was spotted dancing inside an enclosed gazebo, adding an element of fun to the evening.

Last year, Musk introduced a second-generation Optimus that was both lighter and faster than the original prototype. In a more recent announcement during Tesla’s April earnings call, Musk said that Optimus robots would start performing useful tasks by the end of this year and could be available for sale externally by the end of next year.

When the project was first announced in 2021, it was not taken very seriously. The introduction involved a person in a robot suit performing a lighthearted dance. However, in 2022, Tesla revealed a functional, though early-stage, prototype. Now, Musk says that Optimus could revolutionize civilization and significantly improve economic productivity, with the potential for mass production in the millions, priced around $20,000. Musk even suggested this could lead to a future without poverty.

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[MrChromaticRBLX]

"And can do many things like walking your dog ---"

I can't stop laughing inside, imagining a dog running while still leashed as the robot is scrapping the floor😂

[nritti_]

I could see a hacker buying one of these and reprogramming it to harm people or do something bad.

[leerenee]

I encourage everyone to go back and watch iRobot

[elosoguapo]

Seems like the first iPhone I had. Interesting, but frustrating and effectively useless. It wasn’t until the iPhone 3 that I would say it was useful and not until the 5 that I would have called it a “good” device. These robots will follow a similar trajectory.

[jaeluatl]

Guys Optimus is for the paralyzed people who will be using the neural link. Think about it. It puts it in the perfect position to help people. They simply think about it. An optimist is their body.

[tarun]

Its same like earlier computers were not made for home use but later on computers were created for home use and now there will be hardly any home without a computer or mobile. Same way in future robots will be very important part of human life.

[vhuLTuReZ]

These are amazing for older people that can’t do much for themselves great stuff Elon

[leonartha]

seems like the future is happening, all those robots in sci-fi movie won't be fiction anymore

[HistoricalCracker]

The movies are true humans are really gonna be unemployed

[gabrielzapata]

I hope I'd be dead by the time these robots control the world.

[mayajones]

First Law of Robots; It is illegal and punishable by unaliving to program them with ability to be violent or corruptible no exceptions.

[serpex]

These are the next gen law enforcement!

[bigmoney]

These will be excellent helpers and companions for an ever increasing aging and isolated population. I will purchase one as soon as they become mass produced to help me out around my house. As I get into my senior years I will need the help.

[pbinsb]

Kinda I like a huge leap forward from my home Alexa. She's a great conversationalist, tells funny jokes, perfect vocabulary and knows everything.

[financeplank]

Imagine if the first realse of these are like the Iphone 1 and after a few years they just keep getting better and better, this is where i see it going.

[Master-Of-Mankind]

Can't wait to see Worldstar videos of people trying to fight robots.

[annabrenda]

It's like we're living in sci-fi movie

[chrisgeorgallis]

I Robot that's all i can think of.😢😢

[GordonMacdonald-vp]

Imagine doing a video on Optimus and saying that they weren’t serving drinks, did you even watch the event?

[-zp]

You'll wake up one day with one of these things leaning over you with a bread knife.
A robot must not harm a human or allow one to come to harm through inaction (unless the batteries are dead).
A robot must obey human orders unless they conflict with the First Law, or Amazon.
A robot must protect itself as long as it doesn't conflict with you having to buy a new one.