Tesla released a new video on Platform X introducing the second generation of its humanoid robot Optimus Bot. It follows the first generation, which was launched in March 2023, and the Bumblebee variant from September.
The most noticeable improvement is Agility and running speed Of the Optimus bot. Robot now About 30 percent faster than its predecessor. Tesla has developed new actuators and sensors for this purpose that enable smoother and more human-like movements, especially in the upper body and head.
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Special attention is given Robot hands. They are entering now Eleven degrees of freedom and equipped with sensors that measure the applied force. It allows robots More sensitive grip And handling delicate things like eggs as shown in the video.
Tesla also reduced the weight of the robot, now what About 10 percent less should fail and lead to improved mobility. Body control has evolved to allow for full body balance, so have robots now complex movement How to perform squats without losing balance.
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It will likely be some time before Tesla’s own “Terminator” is commercially available. Elon Musk later talked about robots Less than $20,000 should cost, which may make it attractive for widespread use.
Tesla isn’t the only company working on humanoid robots. One of the most famous companies Boston Dynamics. But Xiaomi is also working on such technology behind the scenes and already launched it last year Presented by CyberOnewhich is even capable Emotion recognition.
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