Kim Kardashian Showcases Tesla Optimus Robot And Cybercab In Viral Videos
Kim Kardashian shares videos interacting with Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot and sitting inside the upcoming Cybercab. The flashy demonstration likely relies on human operators rather than true autonomy.
Kim Kardashian showcases a new robotic companion in a series of viral social media videos, stepping away from her usual celebrity circles to interact with Tesla's Optimus humanoid bot. The fashion mogul prompts the bipedal machine to form a heart shape with its hands, perform a luau dance, and play rock-paper-scissors. She also shares footage of herself sitting inside a gold version of the Tesla Cybercab alongside another Optimus unit.
Despite the impressive on-camera display, the robot's capabilities remain limited behind the scenes. Tesla revealed at its recent We, Robot event that the Optimus units greeting guests actually rely on human teleoperators rather than functioning autonomously. Therefore, Kardashian's seemingly advanced interaction with the robot is highly likely mediated by hidden human controllers guiding its every move.
The celebrity's viral post also highlights the upcoming Cybercab, an autonomous two-passenger vehicle that Elon Musk targets for production in 2027. However, Musk has a well-documented history of missing his ambitious vehicle timeline targets, leaving the actual release date uncertain. Kardashian labels the vehicle "insane" in her posts without disclosing any potential sponsorship, adding to her existing ties to the brand as a Cybertruck owner.