Elon Musk confirms popcorn-serving Tesla Optimus robots are coming soon to a diner near you
Moreover, Musk wrote in the post, 'This will become normal in a few years.' His claims reinforce his long-standing vision of humanoid robots becoming a regular part of our daily lives.Musk has often described the Optimus bot as a general-purpose companion capable of performing a wide range of tasks. Speaking at the We, Robot event last year, he boldly claimed these machines can 'do anything,' and envisioned a near future where they'll 'walk right up to you and serve drinks.' Beyond that, Musk believes they'll be able to walk your dog, mow the lawn, babysit children, and assist in countless other ways.But, Tesla's humanoid robotics journey has been far from smooth. The idea was first introduced in 2021 when Musk unveiled the Tesla Bot concept, later rebranded as Optimus. Initially slated for release in 2023, the project has seen delays, with the robot still under active development.In 2022, Tesla revealed a walking prototype capable of basic tasks like object retrieval. During its first untethered public demonstration, Musk noted the safety concerns, quipping, 'We didn't want it to fall on its face.' The bot was shown successfully lifting objects and even watering plants.By July 2024, Musk shared an updated roadmap, suggesting Tesla could begin commercial sales of Optimus by 2026. Yet, just a few months later at Tesla's 'We, Robot' event in October 2024, it became clear the project was still evolving. The event witnessed many of the robots, which were remotely operated by humans, underscoring that the tech hasn't reached full autonomy yet.Despite the setbacks, Tesla appears determined to keep pushing the envelope. With each quirky demo, popcorn now included, Optimus is inching closer to Musk's grand vision of a future where humanoid robots are as common as smartphones.- EndsTune In
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