Optimus Flexes Yoga Skills: Tesla’s Humanoid Robot Balances Safety & Innovation!

Robotics

By Rahul Somvanshi These are not AI generated pictures Sep 28, 2023

Meet Optimus, Tesla's yoga-doing, object-sorting humanoid robot that's turning heads with its adaptability and precision!

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Have you seen the video? Optimus transitions seamlessly between tasks, showcasing its balance and flexibility—talk about multitasking!

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Elon Musk is on it! He’s emphasizing the need for a solid safety plan, addressing all those sci-fi scenarios we’ve imagined about robots rising.

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Here’s the techy part—Optimus is integrated into Tesla’s neural network, using the same cool tech as Tesla cars for video processing and control.

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Safety first! Users have spotted a “red button” on Optimus’s neck—our safeguard against any potential robot world domination!

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No worries, Elon Musk assures us! Pausing Optimus will be a breeze, with just a remote or a phone, and no centralized override in sight.

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Flashback to two years ago when Tesla unveiled Optimus! Fast forward to now, with about ten units produced and the first walking robot coming this November!

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Elon’s feeling confident! He’s anticipating that Optimus will be doing something worthwhile in Tesla factories next year—can’t wait to see!

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