The Optimus robot definitely doesn’t get tired (nor will it ever get tired) of giving us something to talk about. In a 16-second video posted on X, the humanoid can be seen demonstrating one of its new capabilities: catching balls in the air with its improved robotic hand . This advancement allows the robot to make more precise and faster movements.
” I have a new hand for Black Friday ” is the phrase that accompanies the recent publication.
A hand almost as perfect as a human hand
[post_relacionado]Optimus’ new limb has been designed with 22 degrees of freedom , a crucial technological advancement, considering the previous version had only 11 degrees of freedom . This allows the robot to interact with objects more efficiently and opens the door to more complex tasks that in the future could include everything from work in Tesla’s factories to household chores or even caring for the elderly .
Elon Musk , the visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX , has been a pioneer in the field of electric cars and is now leading the way in developing general-purpose robots like Optimus. According to Musk, humanoid robots like Optimus are expected to become a core part of Tesla’s assembly lines and in the future, even home assistance tools.
For Tesla’s CEO, Optimus is more than just an advanced machine; it is a tool that can play a role in improving productivity and efficiency across a variety of industrial sectors.
Tesla’s Optimus robot is becoming more intelligent and independent
The Optimus robot doesn’t just have a robotic hand capable of catching balls; its intelligence is based on an advanced AI system that allows it to interact with its environment and perform tasks autonomously. Although initial versions of the humanoid will still require human supervision, the robots are expected to be completely autonomous in the coming years.
Thanks to Tesla’s AI algorithms and proximity sensors, the humanoid is able to navigate and adapt to different environments with ease.
Tesla plans to release the first production prototypes of Optimus by the end of 2025 , with the possibility of commercial units being available in 2026. The price of each robot is estimated to be around $20,000 , with production costs closer to $10,000 per unit.
Tesla projects that more than 1,000 of these humanoid robots will be working in its production plants by 2025, and Musk anticipates global demand for up to a billion robots a year , with Tesla leading the market.
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