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Tesla has revealed a working prototype of its Optimus humanoid robot during its AI Day 2022 event, and it’s certainly not a guy in a robot suit any more. Had it only shown the non-walking Optimus prototype, the overall reaction would have been less positive. Boston Dynamics has humanoid bots that can run, perform jumps and even some light acrobatics, although it’s worth noting that Tesla is developing its bots in-house, and it is learning along the way.
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Tesla has revealed a working prototype of its Optimus humanoid robot during its AI Day 2022 event, and it’s certainly not a guy in a robot suit any more.
After Bumble C walks off stage, Tesla wheels in an actual Optimus prototype that can’t walk on its own.
Gallery: Tesla Humanoid Robot Prototype AI Day 202216 PhotosCrowd reactions were much more restrained when the second bot was brought on stage, compared to the parts bin bot that was able to walk on its own, even though Tesla clearly made the first bot just to show that it could.
Had it only shown the non-walking Optimus prototype, the overall reaction would have been less positive.
Apparently, it could be as early as next year, although Tesla hasn’t officially committed to that time frame yet.
Source
https://insideevs.com/news/613692/tesla-humanoid-robot-ai-day-2022/
