Tesla shows off its Optimus Gen 2 robot's latest skills: cooking, vacuuming, and more
Tesla unveiled new capabilities for its Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot, a prototype designed to perform household chores and assist in work environments.
In a recent video shared by the company on the social network X (formerly Twitter), the robot shows its ability to perform tasks such as cooking, vacuuming, cleaning surfaces and manipulating objects with precision.
Optimus Gen 2: Evolution from 2022 The Optimus robot was first introduced in 2022 as a robotic solution for simple tasks, such as carrying boxes or watering plants.
In December 2023, Tesla introduced the second generation of the device, with significant structural and functional improvements. Key new features include:
- Greater mobility: incorporates better articulation in the neck and hands.
- Touch Sensors: Now featuring finger sensors, allowing you to grip fragile objects with varying levels of pressure.
- Lighter frame: allowing it to move 30% faster than the previous model.
Tesla detailed that the robot is now capable of multitasking in both domestic and industrial settings. Among the demonstrated functions are:
- Vacuum and clean surfaces.
- Take out the trash.
- Cooking and operating appliances such as a microwave.
- Pick up small items, such as a napkin from a paper roll.
- Move items and place them in specific locations using voice commands.
Optimus, Tesla Photo: Tesla
The robot acts autonomously, guided by spoken instructions, allowing it to perform tasks without direct intervention. This capability is based on a unique neural network that processes commands and precisely coordinates the device's movements.
This neural network has been trained using an imitation learning technique, using video examples of humans performing assigned tasks . This approach contributes to improving both the robot's performance and adaptability in different environments.
Marketing planned for 2025 According to Elon Musk in 2024, Tesla plans to begin marketing the Optimus Gen 2 in late 2025 .
In this sense, the company continues to refine its capabilities to adapt it to both the needs of the home and the demands of industrial environments.
Tesla's Optimus robot now cooks, cleans, vacuums — fully autonomously, powered by a single neural net trained on human videosIs the world ready for a robot that learns by watching us? pic.twitter.com/HngOyrCKfs
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