Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the name of Tesla’s humanoid robot launched in October 2022?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Optimus.
Key Points
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently unveiled the latest prototype of Optimus – a humanoid robot developed by the American company based in Texas.
- The humanoid robot demonstrated the ability to perform simple tasks like watering plants, carrying boxes, and lifting metal bars.
- Its purpose is to replace human tasks with a machine.
- This robot shares some of the artificial intelligence software and sensors with the Tesla cars’ autopilot driver assistance features.
- The mass production of these robots will cost less than 20,000 USD.
- The design of the robot mimics the human anatomy, with five independently moving fingers capable of grasping adaptively with high precision. This enables it to use tools in an accurate manner.
- This robot has uniquely designed actuators – a complex set of gears, motors, sensors, and controls that act like human muscles. There are a total of 6 actuators, which minimizes the cost, and eases the manufacturing process, speed, torque, mass, and efficiency.
- Since it is powered by AI software, it has a high cognitive ability to perceive, plan, and navigate the world. This is significant since other humanoid robots do not have this capacity.
- It was developed within a year, while other similar robots were developed after more than 10 years of effort. This feat was achieved by integrating the technology used for self-driving cars into a humanoid body.
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