A humanoid robot, unveiled in 2022 as a project that could generate more revenue than electric vehicles Tesla BotSteed Optimus for close friends, does not necessarily convince the observer.
A bit clunky, full of cables and components of all kinds, it seemed a long way from the idea of a robotic assistant capable of taking care of repetitive tasks, although its ability to recognize its environment benefits from the work of Autopilot’s computer vision and FSD systems at work through Tesla’s in-car cameras.
A man in a hurry, Elon Musk may have wanted to go a little faster than the music again when he unveiled a robot that was still only a sketch, forcing a few shenanigans that ultimately undermined the seriousness of the project.
Already a new, more efficient robot
Because the Tesla Bot is undoubtedly a very promising project for finding growth drivers combining robotics and artificial intelligence.
As usual, you have to move quickly to avoid letting the competition take the lead, even if it means tripping over your feet before you can bounce back better.
And the project is moving forward: Tesla has just announced a robot Optimus Gen 2 which has already made great strides in mobility than its predecessor.
Better equipped with sensors and actuators, it promises 30% faster walking while reducing weight by 10 kg and improving balance.
We’re not yet into Boston Dynamics’ breathtaking demonstrations of robots capable of dancing and performing somersaults, but the project is moving forward, while competitors are already at one point. industrial and introduction phase.
The future in motion?
The Optimus Gen 2 robot highlights its ability to maneuver with sensitive arms and fingers capable of delicately manipulating objects.
In particular, Tesla indicates that it plans to deploy its new creation at its manufacturing plants, which will allow it to be tested in real-world conditions before eventually offering it to other companies.
It remains to be seen whether Elon Musk’s prediction of a potential market of 10 to 20 billion humanoid robots will come true and whether they really represent Tesla’s long-term future.
Commissioning Dojo supercomputer will it allow, thanks to its rapidly developing computing power, to realize this dream by developing artificial intelligence to a sufficient level?