Overview
Tesla’s Optimus robots are showcased in a new video that demonstrates their ability to walk, pick up objects, and use tools, marking the progress made since CEO Elon Musk announced the project. Musk, who referred to the robots as “companions,” highlights their ability to learn from humans and navigate using the same Autopilot software found in Tesla’s self-driving cars. The robots are intended for use in jobs that are unsafe or too repetitive for human workers. Musk predicts that the robots will be available in the next five years and cost under $20,000, and adds that they could become more important to the company than electric vehicles.