🤖 How Optimus Works: Elon Musk's Robot Assistant
At a recent "We, Robot" presentation, Tesla unveiled an updated version of the humanoid robot Optimus. The robot is designed to be a versatile assistant for both large-scale industries and home use. Its functions will include childcare, household chores, garden design, and dog walking.
💵 How Much Does Optimus Cost
Elon Musk announced that mass production of Optimus will begin in 2026. The product will cost between $20,000 and $30,000.
🖥 Key Features
• Weight: 57 kg, comparable to that of a human.
• Speed: Maximum speed is approximately 8 km/h.
• Movements: Capable of squatting and standing on one leg.
• Hands: Equipped with 11 degrees of freedom and able to handle fragile objects without damaging them.
• AI: Optimus uses algorithms similar to those in Tesla's autopilot for object recognition and task execution.
⚙️ Where It Will Be Used
In addition to its use as a household assistant, Optimus has a promising future in industries and factories. Tesla has not hidden plans to use the android in its factories and potentially replace some human employees. Moreover, Optimus could become a taxi driver; developers say having a robot driver could alleviate passenger anxiety when no human driver is in an autonomous vehicle.
👀 Original Design?
Following the presentation of Optimus, debates arose about the robot's design resembling the androids from the movie "I, Robot." The film's director, Alex Proyas, compared scenes from the movie with Tesla's presentation in his blog.
"The future will look like the future," Musk described the company's new products.
