Tesla Optimus Robot Evolves From Costume to Independent Walker
Tesla's humanoid robot, known as Optimus, progresses from a simple concept to walking untethered across the company's campus using the same AI as its self-driving cars.
Tesla unveils Optimus, a groundbreaking humanoid robot designed to handle unsafe, repetitive, or tedious tasks that humans typically avoid. Standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 125 pounds, the robot features a screen face, an array of cameras, and advanced sensors to help it seamlessly interact with its environment.
The impressive machine runs on the exact same artificial intelligence technology that powers Tesla's self-driving vehicles. It travels at a top speed of 5 miles per hour and offers remote control capabilities, making it a versatile and non-threatening addition to the modern workforce.
Although it starts as a person in a costume at the 2021 AI Day, Optimus quickly evolves to walk independently and map out the Tesla campus by 2023. Tesla actively invites external developers to contribute to the robot's software, signaling a strong commitment to advancing this transformative robotics platform.