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Tesla's Optimus robot is already getting mercilessly mocked
We've been wary of Tesla's Optimus robot ever since the company unveiled an initial prototype in 2022. Since then, Elon Musk has given us a slow but steady stream of updates, with the humanoid getting ever-so-slightly more, well, human-like, with each iteration. And as the robot's design and features are picking up, so are the memes.
Tesla's Optimus Robot Sparks 'I, Robot' Comparisons
A new iteration of the Optimus robot was unveiled at Tesla's We, Robot event, where Elon Musk said it would eventually walk the dog.
A Tesla Optimus AI ‘Robot’ Refused to Confirm If It’s Actually Running on AI or Not
One of the highlights of Tesla’s “We, Robot” event wasn’t the self-driving cars but the allegedly autonomous robots. Tesla’s Optimus bot isn’t new, but this is the first event where actual robots joined the stage—and the crowd—rather than a person in a robot costume. Or was it?
Tesla's Optimus robots at 'We, Robot' event were not very autonomous
Tesla's main announcement coming from the company's recent "We, Robot" event was the Robotax i (or the CyberCab, we're still not sure about the name). But perhaps the biggest impression was made by Tesla's updated Optimus robots, which freely walked among the crowd, talked to guests, served drinks, played games, and danced.
Tesla Optimus humanoid robot needed human help at AI event
Tesla's plan to put a can-do-anything-for-you humanoid on the market still looks a long way off. Why it matters: CEO Elon Musk said last week at the company's "We, Robot" event that the Tesla Optimus humanoid "will be the biggest product ever of any kind.
The Cocktail Party Contrarian: Why Tesla’s Humanoids Never Will Really Replace Humans
The notion of future-generation robots wrapped in synthetic flesh walking among us undetected one day may excite the imagination, but the blurring of
Tesla’s new humanoid robot made its video debut inside this $6.85M LA listing
Tesla’s latest innovation, the Tesla Optimus Robot, made its debut inside a stunning $6.85 million home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Mandeville Canyon.
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Reveal Inspires Hilarious Memes About Blunt Rolling, Waiting in Sneaker Lines, and More
The wide of possibilities set off a wave of countless memes, with people envisioning just how easier life would be with a ...
Tesla Wireless Charging, Swap And Robots—How Will Robotaxis Recharge?
Robotaxis have different charging needs than regular cars. Will they want Tesla's new promised wireless charging, or is battery swap made for them> ...
‘I, Robot’ Director Accuses Tesla Of Copying Designs For Optimus, Cybercab And Robovan
Also uncovered was a 20-person people carrier dubbed the Robovan as well as a better look at the company’s new Optimus robots ...
‘I, Robot’ Director Mocks Elon Musk for Tesla Ripping Off Film for Optimus, Robotaxi: “Can I Have My Designs Back Please?”
After Tesla's planned robot products were presented, social media called out the company for aping the 2004 film, with even ...
We, Robot: Tesla’s Autonomous Future Lacks Details On Safety
On Thursday, October 10 Tesla hosted their much anticipated We, Robot event where they unveiled their robotaxi.
Tesla Q3 preview: Where's the cheap EV, and other questions investors want answered
Tesla (TSLA) reports third quarter results after the bell on Wednesday, with investors searching for clarity on the EV ...
You’re going to have a robot coworker sooner than you think
They marched in line, interacted with guests, and poured drinks while making small talk. The vision of the future Elon Musk ...
China’s STAR 1 sets new speed record, outpaces Tesla’s Optimus and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas
Chinese developer Robot Era unveils STAR 1, the world’s fastest humanoid robot, reaching 8 mph and outperforming competitors.