Tesla Unveils Optimus Humanoid Robot at China AI Conference, Demonstrating Advanced Technology Behind Glass Display

Money | July 5, 2024, 3:14 a.m.

During Tesla's annual shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk projected that the production of the Optimus humanoid robot could potentially elevate the company's market cap to a staggering US$25 trillion. The second-generation Optimus robot, featuring Tesla's advanced neural network and computer vision technology, has been hailed as the future of robotics due to its versatile capabilities in handling various tasks. Despite not being in full-scale production yet, Tesla showcased the Optimus at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, drawing significant interest. However, Chinese robotic companies also displayed their own humanoid robots at the event, highlighting the competition in the market. While humanoid robots are increasingly being utilized in sectors like education and healthcare in China, their high costs remain a barrier to widespread deployment. Engineers emphasize the complexity of developing software systems for humanoid robots, underscoring the technological challenges in realizing their full potential.