Optimus, the Tesla robot presented some time ago, has just outdone itself. Again. The latest video released by Elon Musk's company shows impressive improvements in terms of balance and hand control. It's not a simple update, but an evolutionary leap that demonstrates how committed Tesla is to perfecting its technology, and close to mass production.
The evolution of Optimus
When we think of Tesla, the first thing that comes to mind are revolutionary electric cars, Supercharger charging stations around the world and, of course, Elon Musk. But Tesla is not just cars. The company is quickly becoming a leader in the field of advanced robotics, and the Optimus Teslabot is living proof of this.
In the recently released video, Tesla showed the world a revamped and upgraded Optimus Teslabot. We are not talking about small adjustments or aesthetic changes, but substantial improvements in its capabilities. The robot's balance and hand control are now so advanced that it appears to be defying the laws of physics. But how did Tesla achieve these amazing results?
The magic of neural networks
The answer lies in neural networks. Tesla has taken a cutting-edge approach to training the Teslabot, using neural networks and video. This means that instead of manually programming every single movement or action of the robot, Tesla “taught” the Teslabot how to behave through machine learning.
The principle is similar to that used for FSD (Full Self Driving) of Tesla cars. In practice, the robot "watches" videos and "learns" how to react to certain situations or how to perform certain actions. The result? A robot that can adapt and learn much like a human.
Towards mass production
The announcement is a tough one (although Tesla has already proven that it loves hype more than meeting deadlines, they know something about it Neuralink and Cybertruck). Mass production of Teslabots could begin as early as this November. It is difficult to see it in homes, but it would certainly mean finding these robots in action in various sectors, from manufacturing to healthcare.
But what does all this mean for the future of robotics and, more generally, for our future? Il Dr. Scott Walter, who co-founded two robotics companies, shared his thoughts on the business model of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot. He compared the costs of the robots to the total cost of labor and explored what it would mean if in mass production these robots could work one, two or even three shifts a day. His reflections offer us profound insight into the economic potential of robots and the implications for the future of work.
The data does not need comments on my part, but reflections on your part. Until the next update on the topic.
