Are you tired of everyday tasks like mowing the lawn, walking dogs and running errands? With Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot making significant progress, these daily chores could soon be handled efficiently by a robot.
The latest version was recently seen crossing rough and uneven terrain on its own, prompting Tesla boss Elon Musk to call it “the greatest product of any kind ever.”
A video shared by Tesla Optimus on X shows the robot climbing mulch-covered hills and navigating challenging terrain without human intervention.
Powered by advanced neural networks, Optimus achieves precise control over his electric limbs, allowing smooth movements on highly variable surfaces. Remarkably, these tests were conducted without the use of cameras for visual feedback. Instead, the robot relied on onboard sensors that were processed by a neural network that ran in just two to three milliseconds on the onboard computer.
Milan Kovac, Tesla's head of Optimus, emphasized the complexity of these tests, noting that even observers have slipped on the mulched ground. He emphasized that the robot's ability to maintain balance under such conditions represents a leap forward in its development.
Elon Musk has high expectations for Optimus and positions it as a revolutionary product with far-reaching applications. In the short term, Tesla plans to implement pre-production prototypes in its factories by the end of 2025, with full production units expected by 2026. The company plans to introduce more than 1,000 robots into its production lines next year, a move Musk believes. could significantly improve Tesla's operational efficiency and propel the company to a $25 trillion valuation.
What can Optimus do?
In addition to industrial applications, Musk also sees Optimus as a versatile housemate. With an expected sales price of £15,000-£22,500 (approx ₹16 lakhs ₹25 lakh), the robot could perform tasks like mowing lawns, walking dogs, running errands and even babysitting or serving drinks.
Tesla also focuses on refining Optimus for natural movement on rough terrain, improving responsiveness to commands and increasing its ability to recover from falls. These developments underscore Musk's belief that humanoid robots will play a crucial role in shaping the future.
