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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk responds to reports on Tesla partnership with TikTok influencer Anna Malygon, ‘No idea who ...
Elon Musk has denied a post claiming Tesla collaborated with TikTok influencer Anna Malygon (5.5M followers) to promote the Optimus robot. An X user Ryan's Model Y @ryanjaycowan shared a post that said that the EV maker appears to be working with influencer Anna Malygon, alleging Optimus appeared in her multiple videos. The TikTok influencer has about 5.5 million followers on TikTok. 'Tesla appears to be working with influencer Anna Malygon (5.5M followers on TikTok). Optimus appearing in multiple videos and what appears to be a key card for the bot?,' the post reads. Tesla CEO and owner of X responded to the post, saying 'No idea who that is'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Direct Shopping From Adidas Franchise to 50% off Adidas Buy Now Undo The original post also included images of Malygon posing with what appears to be Tesla's Optimus robot. But Musk's response suggests the collaboration may be fabricated or unauthorized, aligning with @OwenSparks_'s claim that the images are likely CGI. Commenting on the post, the user wrote 'It's not real, just good CGI. By next year AI videos will be indistinguishable from reality. People are already believing the kangaroo on a plane thing too'. Tesla Optimus faces scrutiny Tesla Optimus is a humanoid robot developed by Tesla, Inc., first announced by Elon Musk during the company's AI Day in 2021. Designed to handle tasks that are dangerous, repetitive, or boring for humans, Optimus is part of Tesla's broader vision to integrate artificial intelligence and robotics into everyday life. Elon Musk recently said that Optimus could be available for limited tasks in Tesla factories within the next year or two. Tesla's Optimus has faced scrutiny for autonomy claims, with a 2024 Cybernews report noting skepticism about its capabilities despite Tesla's recent video showing autonomous navigation, underscoring the broader debate on AI and robotics authenticity. Itel A95 5G Unboxing & First Look | AI Features and Sleek Design at just Rs 10,199 AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
IOL News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
The robots are (almost) here
An Optimus robot holding a battery where Tesla posted on X announcing the production of its 100 millionth 4680 cell. Image: Tesla, X. Over the past few years it's been predicted that robots will live amongst. In 2025, we are beginning to see signs that they almost here. Some of the leading technology companies are developing their humanoid robots. Tesla Optimus is is a general-purpose robotic humanoid under development by Tesla, it was announced at the company's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Day event on August 19, 2021, and a prototype was shown in 2022. What's interesting about the robot is that the Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks Optimus "has the potential to be more significant than Tesla's vehicle business over time." There's a belief that humanoid robots will form part of future workforce and human companions. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The Chinese tech company, Xiaomi, has also developed their own humanoid robot, known as CyberOne. It's a full-sized bipedal robot designed with advanced features like 21 joints, a 3D visual spatial system, and the ability to sense human emotions and interpret environments. The robot is part of Xiaomi's Cyber series, which also includes the CyberDog and CyberDog 2 quadrupedal robots. CyberOne was first unveiled in August 2022 and is a functional humanoid robot, not just a concept. One notable development so far about humanoid robots is that there's one being developed in South Africa as well. Although it's still early days, the robot has been introduced as an innovative research platform by the Stellenbosch University, Department of Electrical Engineering. It is designed to advance the field of humanoid to the university this state-of-the-art platform highlights sophisticated robotics technology and exemplifies the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering. Although it's still early days, the robot has been introduced as an innovative research platform by the Stellenbosch University, Department of Electrical Engineering. Image: File. The humanoid robot stands fully assembled, built around a total of 38 degrees of freedom (DOF)—including dual 6-DOF arms, two neck joints, and dexterous five-finger hands on each side—the design closely mirrors human upper-body mobility. It's also equipped with a webcam for vision tracking and advanced software, the robot can analyse and replicate human movements in real time, enhancing its human-like functionality. An on-board NVIDIA GPU accelerates vision processing and large-language-model (LLM) inference, enabling voice-initiated commands and natural dialogue with operators. Although the SA developed robot is far from what has been developed by Tesla and Xiaomi it's an indicator of what the future will look like. I foresee that in the near future we will own/buy robots in the same way that we acquire cars. They will form part of our tools and possessions. We will probably use them in our factories and at our homes to carry out complex tasks that are beyond us in terms of energy and time. As the field of robotics advances it will surprise us in ways that we have not imagined. We now have a choice to prepare for them to enter society. At a policy level we need to start thinking about what it will mean to have humanoid robots amongst us. What kind of advantages they will bring as well as risks. If we are to live harmoniously with them we need to start preparing now for a world that will include humanoid robots. As engineers are building humanoid robots in South Africa, it is my hope that they are initiating conversations that will assist with the integration of robots in society. Latest technologies have not been well introduced to society and that has led to negative effects at least in the beginning. Humanoid robots can form part of improving our productivity and quality of life. We just just need to prepare for them now. Wesley Diphoko is a Technology Analyst and the Editor-In-Chief of FastCompany (SA). Wesley Diphoko. Image: File. BUSINESS REPORT Visit:
Metro
29-05-2025
- Science
- Metro
Elon Musk unveils plan to colonize Mars fresh off exiting Trump White House
Elon Musk hit the ground running on advancing his mission to colonize Mars, after departing the White House with a strained relationship with the Trump administration. Musk detailed his company SpaceX's plan to send humans to the Red Planet at an event on Thursday. The billionaire said that he plans to launch the first Starship mission with a Tesla Optimus robot aboard, by next year. 'Launching two years later, we would be sending humans, assuming the first missions are successful,' said Musk, according to the Daily Mail. Musk added that SpaceX's facility in Texas will produce 1,000 Starships per year, creating the 'biggest structure in the world' to bring millions of people to Mars. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Largest pharmacy chain in US closing 271 stores in 2025 – see list MORE: Manhunt after ex-police chief who killed mayor's brother escapes jail disguised as guard MORE: People are calling Donald Trump a taco and he really doesn't like it
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Biggest Product Ever": Elon Musk Shares Video Of Tesla's Optimus Robot Cooking, Cleaning
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Elon Musk shared a video of Tesla's Optimus robot performing chores. The humanoid robot showcases skills like cooking, cleaning, and vacuuming. Optimus learns tasks through natural language instructions and videos. Elon Musk regularly shares intriguing content on his X (formerly Twitter) account, ranging from memes to updates on products his companies are developing. This time, the billionaire has caught the internet's attention with a video of Tesla's "biggest product ever": the Optimus robot. The clip comes just weeks after Optimus created buzz online with his dance moves. Now, a video of the humanoid robot has again grabbed the attention of social media users because of its cooking, cleaning and handling household chores. The clip shows the humanoid robot expertly performing a range of everyday household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and even vacuuming the floor. All these tasks, according to Tesla, are learned using natural language instructions. What's more, the robot is also training to mimic human actions by watching everyday internet videos. Musk shared the clip with the caption, "The biggest product ever," while the Tesla Optimus account humorously added, "I'm not just dancing all day, ok." Watch the video below: The biggest product ever — Kekius Maximus (@elonmusk) May 21, 2025 Since being shared, the video garnered more than 56 million views. It also prompted a range of responses. Reacting to the clip, one user wrote, "People don't understand exponential growth. Once Optimus is released to the public, it will learn skills faster than you can possibly imagine with millions of bots in the field. This will create an economic boom like never before. We will enter the age of post-scarcity." "Insane. I'm so happy to see all these demos. Clearly a lot has gone on in the background these past several months! I can't wait for the day that Optimus is doing these things at my house!" commented another. "Incredible progress, congrats!" said a third user. "I'm excited about the possibilities. I'm getting on in years, and the idea of a humanoid robot with the ability to do housework and prepare meals means that I may be allowed to live independently for a longer time," wrote another. "This is going to change the way we think of our daily tasks. Imagine having one in your home and having to give it back. Nobody will want to be without one," one user said.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elon Musk calls this Tesla product 'the biggest ever'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a new video of what he calls Tesla 'biggest ever product'. The tech billionaire has posted a video of company's humanoid robot, Optimus on X. In the video shared, the humanoid robot can be seen doing daily chores. The demonstration highlights Tesla's vision for AI-powered home assistants , capable of handling everyday tasks with human-like precision. In video shared, Optimus can be seen engaging in various tasks such as stirring a pot, vacuuming, and cleaning a table, all while meticulously following instructions. Elon Musk calls this the 'The biggest product ever' of Tesla In the video, shared by Elon Musk Optimus is seen: Stirring a pot with a spoon Vacuuming the floor Using a brush and dustpan to clean a table — elonmusk (@elonmusk) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 쥐젖, 그냥 둬다가 얼굴에 다 번졌어요 ( 해결 방법 ) 14년차 청담피부관리사의 블로그 더 알아보기 Elon Musk has previously claimed that Optimus will be the most significant product of any kind ever made, emphasising its potential to revolutionise domestic work and labor-intensive tasks. Elon Musk shares dancing videos of Optimus Robot Recently, Elon Musk shared multiple videos of Optimus dancing just like humans. Musk posted the video of Optimus dancing on X. showcasing its advanced capabilities in real-time movement and balance. Commenting on one such video, he wrote: 'This is real real-time'. Since its initial prototype in 2022, these videos show significant progress in the agility and expressiveness of the Tesla Optimus robot. This demonstration is part of Tesla's broader efforts in AI and robotics, as highlighted in events like the "We, Robot" event, where Optimus has previously been shown performing synchronised dances, indicating a focus on not just functional but also expressive robotic movements. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
