Tesla Unveils Capable Optimus Humanoid Robot at AI Day 2022
Tesla showcases a working prototype of its Optimus robot, demonstrating basic walking and object manipulation capabilities. The company reveals plans for mass production to reduce costs and eventually deploy the robots in factories.
Tesla unveils a working prototype of its Optimus humanoid robot during the AI Day 2022 event. The robot walks across the stage without any support and waves to the audience, demonstrating significant progress since the company first announced the project last year. Engineers show off the robot's internal components, highlighting a custom-designed actuator and a 2.3-kilowatt-hour battery pack that powers the machine.
In a separate video presentation, the Optimus prototype performs practical tasks such as picking up boxes and watering office plants. Tesla uses a combination of AI training and manual remote control to teach the robot these movements, with the ultimate goal of achieving fully autonomous behavior. The current version moves slowly but shows enough precision to prove the underlying technology works in a real-world environment.
Tesla executives express strong confidence in the commercial viability of the Optimus robot, estimating that the final product costs less than twenty thousand dollars to manufacture. The company plans to use the robots in its own factories first to handle dangerous or repetitive tasks before selling them to other businesses and consumers. This strategic roadmap positions Tesla to become a major player in the global robotics industry over the next few years.