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Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Newsweek
Elon Musk's Robot Draws Mixed Reactions After Dance Performance Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Social media users have had mixed reactions to Elon Musk's latest demonstration of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot's capabilities. On Monday, May 12, Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a video of the Optimus 'dancing', which was accompanied by an emoji of a dancing man. According to the company's website, Tesla has been developing the Optimus to create a, "General purpose, bi-pedal, autonomous humanoid robot capable of performing unsafe, repetitive or boring tasks". File image: Elon Musk, CEO of electric vehicle-maker Tesla. File image: Elon Musk, CEO of electric vehicle-maker Tesla. Photo by Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Why It Matters Previous iterations of the Optimus have struggled to walk during live demonstrations. However, Tesla unveiled a version in 2023 that could walk smoothly and even squat, as well as perform delicate tasks like picking up an egg without breaking it. In a follow-up post, Musk wrote that the movements were "real" and were recorded "in real time". What It Means First introduced conceptually during Tesla's AI Day in 2021, where a person in a robot costume performed instead of a working prototype, Optimus has apparently undergone rapid evolution. Tesla later showcased a working prototype in 2022 and introduced Optimus Gen 2 in 2023 with improved dexterity and task execution capabilities, including sorting objects and performing yoga poses. 'These are just stunts' Filip Piękniewski is a researcher who studies computer vision and artificial intelligence. Piękniewski has previously been highly critical of the Optimus, calling the robots "cringe-worthy" and a "complete and utter scam" in 2022. In an email to Newsweek on Tuesday, May 13, Piękniewski called the stunts "very impressive," adding, "It's not easy at all to make these things work." However, Piękniewski pointed out that Tesla, "Never shows these robots doing any actual useful work. "All of these are just stunts, just like Boston Dynamics which has been serving such stunt videos for well over a decade now," he said. "Actual work is a lot more complex and well beyond the 'cognitive' capabilities of the computers driving these devices." Piękniewski said that Tesla is "decades away" from practical implementations of humanoid technology. "As a certain niche form of art where the product is a 'video showing a robot doing cool things,' we do have a new contestant on the market," he quipped [...] "As of today the only practical reason to build humanoid robots is for remote operations (to mimic the body of the operator and simplify control). Everything else are sci-fi musings similar to hyperloop, electric supersonic jets, Mars colonies and other such nonsense." Newsweek reached out to Tesla by email requesting further comment. Social Media Reacts X users had plenty to say about the video, with one asking the site's AI chatbot Grok whether the video was real or fake. "The video's source and setting align with Tesla's robotics work," the chatbot replied. "However, past teleoperation in demos raises some skepticism about autonomy, though not authenticity." The word "teleoperation" refers to an important question about the Optimus, which is whether its movements are autonomous, or directed by a human. One X user had perhaps the most pertinent question: "Is that teleoperated, or running on preloaded actions? Either way, the speed and fluidity are unreal—looks incredibly natural!" 'Cleaning a bathroom' Redditors on r/teslamotors, however, were less impressed. "I am sorry to be negative," a critic wrote. "Hoping humanoid robots make a big difference, but the clips we get are always so short and/or edited." A user added that they, "Still have not seen a humanoid robot doing something that looks like it could be adding significant value to a business as of yet. Would be glad to see clips otherwise." A fellow contributor chipped in: "I want to see it cleaning a bathroom, mowing a lawn and doing laundry." What's Next Tesla has not yet committed to a mass-market release date, nor has it clarified pricing or regulatory hurdles for workplace integration. Musk has previously suggested the Optimus would cost "less than a car", although he did not clarify what kind of car.
Mint
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Watch: Elon Musk's dancing Optimus robot sparks debate online — real or AI?
Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, has once again captured the internet's attention — this time by showing off a surprising new skill: dancing. A video shared by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on social media platform X has gone viral, featuring the robot swaying and grooving in a distinctly human-like fashion. With remarkably fluid movements, Optimus executed a short dance routine, prompting widespread amazement, and a fair share of scepticism. Musk initially posted the clip without any comment, later clarifying, 'This is real, real-time.' His claim, however, sparked debate online, with many questioning the authenticity of the footage. One user asked, 'Is this real or AI-created?' In response, Grok — the AI chatbot integrated with X — affirmed the clip's legitimacy, citing previous demonstrations of Optimus at events such as the 'We, Robot' showcase in October 2024, and Tesla's ongoing updates on the robot's development, most recently in April 2025. Tesla first unveiled the idea of a humanoid robot during its AI Day in 2021. Back then, there was no working prototype — just a person in a robot costume dancing on stage. Since then, the concept has evolved rapidly. In 2022, the first working prototypes made a modest debut, showing basic walking and arm movements. By 2023, Optimus Gen 2 was capable of handling more sophisticated tasks, including sorting coloured blocks, balancing in yoga poses, and performing rudimentary dance steps. Tesla also improved the robot's dexterity, equipping its hands with 11 degrees of movement — with future models expected to have up to 22. Elon Musk has repeatedly emphasised Optimus's potential, describing it as one of Tesla's most significant innovations. Unlike traditional robots that follow pre-programmed instructions, Optimus is designed to learn autonomously through real-world interactions and simulations, allowing it to adapt to varied environments and tasks. Musk has also touted Optimus as a driver of sustainability, taking on physically demanding roles and thereby easing the human workload. While some still question the robot's current capabilities, the latest footage adds to a growing body of evidence that Tesla's humanoid vision is progressing — and now, apparently, with rhythm.
NDTV
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Elon Musk Shares "Real-Time" Dance Video Of Tesla's Optimus Robot
Optimus, Tesla's humanoid robot, can dance like a human, a new video shared by CEO Elon Musk shows. The viral clip, posted on X, features the robot moving with impressive fluidity, flaunting some cool human-like dance moves. Musk shared the video without a caption, later adding, "This is real, real-time." This is real real-time — gorklon rust (@elonmusk) May 13, 2025 Many on the internet questioned if it was fake. A user asked, "Is this real or AI-created?" The X chatbot, Grok, responded, confirming the video likely showed a real Tesla Optimus robot. "Tesla has demonstrated Optimus performing tasks like dancing at events, such as the October 2024 'We, Robot' event, and has provided progress updates on its walking capabilities in April 2025," Grok added. The video shared by @elonmusk on May 13, 2025, likely shows a real Tesla Optimus robot dancing. Tesla has demonstrated Optimus performing tasks like dancing at events, such as the October 2024 "We, Robot" event, and shared progress updates, like improved walking in April 2025.… — Grok (@grok) May 13, 2025 Tesla first introduced the concept of a humanoid robot in 2021 during AI Day. At the time, there was no prototype, and the event featured a human dressed as a robot dancing. Fast forward to this day, Tesla's Optimus has evolved significantly and can perform real-world tasks. The first true glimpse of Optimus came in 2022, when Tesla debuted semi-functional prototypes at AI Day, where the robot demonstrated basic walking and arm movements. By 2023, Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 could perform more complex tasks, including sorting coloured blocks, holding yoga poses, and even dancing. Tesla also improved the robot's hands, giving them 11 degrees of movement, with plans for 22 degrees of movement in future models. Elon Musk believes Tesla's Optimus robot is one of the company's most important creations. Unlike other robots that follow fixed instructions, Optimus can work independently by learning from real-world experiences and simulations, the company said. This makes Optimus a game-changer for human-robot teamwork, especially in manufacturing. It has the potential to help in many industries, possibly reaching a $25 trillion market. It could also help push forward sustainability by taking over tough, labour-heavy jobs. Elon Musk considers the Optimus bot as one of Tesla's most important products. — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) May 13, 2025 Last month, Elon Musk revealed that the production of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots had been impacted by China's export restrictions on rare earth magnets, as per Reuters. During an earnings conference call, Musk explained that China required assurances that the magnets, crucial for the robot's development, would not be used for military purposes. He clarified that Tesla's use of these magnets was solely for the creation of its humanoid robots.
Globe and Mail
19-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Fix4Bot.com Launches as World's First Humanoid Robot Repair and Parts Provider
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