Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, demonstrated a humanoid robot prototype at the company’s AI Day 2022 that, for the first time, “walked without a leash on stage.” The robot, called “Optimus,” may cost roughly $20,000 and uses the same artificial intelligence (AI) software and sensors as Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system, known as “Autopilot.” It was functioning for the first time without “any support, cranes, mechanical systems or cables,” according to Musk. The humanoid robot is designed for mass production in the “millions,” according to Musk, who addressed the audience late on Friday.
According to The Verge, the robot features a 2.3 kilowatt-hour battery pack that is “ideal for nearly a full day’s worth of labour,” a Tesla processor, Wi-Fi, and LTE connectivity. The “Biologically Inspired Design” of the human-like hands allows the robot to pick up objects of all sizes and forms in factories and other facilities. It will fundamentally change civilization as we know it, according to Musk.
As his crew pushed a non-walking prototype offstage behind him, he declared that the robot could be purchased for “probably less than $20,000.” The robot, once known as “Bumble C,” will eventually transform into Optimus. It will be equipped with tools, a precision grasp for small robots, and the ability to carry a 20-pound load. The robot makes use of the same supercomputer found in Tesla automobiles. Additionally, it has hardware-level security protections, audio support, and wireless networking.
(Source : IANS)
