THE Tesla is known for its innovative character (or at least its promises), and now, with the Optimushis humanoid robot, the brand of Elon Musk tries to show that the future we imagined is closer than ever. But is the show really that great? Recently, Tesla organized an event called “We, Robot”, a showcase to impress investors and prove that robots Humanoids are the next big technological revolution. But, of course, not everything is exactly what it seems.
Controlled by Humans, Robots in Sight
What many expected to be a demonstration of impressive robotic autonomy ended up revealing another facet. According to sources familiar with the matter, robots Optimus were being remotely controlled by humans during the performance. That’s right, the “future” apparently still needs a human hand.
While the prototypes were able to walk without direct supervision – thanks to the famous artificial intelligence – the most complex interactions with guests were being “monitored” by humans in another location. Maybe the robots were just in need of some emotional support?
A Bartender in Need of Assistance?
If you watched the performance live, you may not have noticed anything strange, because the Elon Musk did not mention any details about the use of humans to control the robots. However, videos posted on social media soon revealed the truth: bartender Optimus, in a moment of sincerity, admitted to being “helped by a human”. Who knew that even robots would need supervision to serve a drink?
“The Greatest Product of All Time”, According to Musk
It would not be a presentation of Tesla without Musk making grandiose promises. During the event, he stated that the Optimus it would be “the greatest product of any kind,” surpassing any other invention in history. The robot would be able to perform every household task you can imagine, from walking the dog to being your friend. If that’s true, who needs humans when you have one? robot that can even cut the grass?
Furthermore, Musk revealed the target price: between US$20,000 and US$30,000. A rather “modest” value for a robot that, until now, still needs someone behind the scenes to ensure it doesn’t spill a drink.
The Expectation Game
Although the event was focused on presenting the Optimuswe cannot ignore that this was not the first time that Tesla promised a technological revolution and delivered something… a little less than expected. In 2022, a prototype of the Optimus was carried on stage (yes, by real humans) because he couldn’t move on his own. This time, at least, they managed to walk – it’s already a step forward.
Optimus’ Future (With A Little More Time)
The curious thing is that the Optimus I shouldn’t even be at the event. According to close sources, Musk decided to include the robot at the last minute, just three weeks before the presentation. No time to update the software, the Tesla apparently decided that the best course would be to maintain human control. But, of course, innovation is always a process, right?
Cybercab Launch: A Bit of a Bland Event?
In addition to robots, Tesla also presented its new project robotaxithe Cybercaband a van concept. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm didn’t last long. Without many technical details and a general feeling of lack of substance, the event was widely considered disappointing. The next day, the shares of Tesla fell, reaching the lowest point in two months. Maybe it wasn’t the right time to make so much noise for so little?
Optimus Saving the Day (Or At Least Trying)
Despite all the confusion and disappointment, many event attendees reported that the Optimus It was the highlight of the night. Nancy Tengler, CEO of Laffer Tengler Investments, declared that the robot “stole the show”, dancing in a “remarkably human” way. Well, if a dancing robot is what we need to believe in a bright future, who are we to question?
The Experts’ View
Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush, was one of the few who saw the positive side, describing the event as “a glimpse of the future.” He believes that humanoid robots are “closer to reality” than previously imagined. On the other hand, Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, felt a little cheated. He noticed that the robots were being controlled remotely, but admitted that this still offered a “window into the potential” of the products.
Conclusion: A Robot Among Us?
THE Optimus Yes, it represents an impressive technological advance, but perhaps we are a little far from the reality sold by Tesla and for Elon Musk. Still, the spectacle and the promise of a future with domestic robots are still fascinating – even if, for now, they need a little push from humans.
Summary for those in a hurry:
- Robots Optimus from the Tesla were controlled by humans during a recent event.
- The robot bartender admitted to receiving human help, although Musk did not mention this.
- Elon Musk described the Optimus as “the greatest product ever” and promises a price between $20,000 and $30,000.
- The last minute inclusion of Optimus in the event was due to lack of time to update the software.
- The launch of Cybercab disappointed, with actions from Tesla falling the next day.
- Despite the flaws, many still believe in the future potential of Tesla’s humanoid robots.
Source: Atrevida
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