Elon Musk releases footage of Optimus robot taking a confident walk through the lab
Published on Feb 04, 2026 at 1:55 AM (UTC-5)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Feb 04, 2026 at 12:16 PM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Elon Musk has shared a new video showing Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus strolling confidently around a lab, a noticeable step up in performance from its earliest demos.
The autonomous robot is now using adapted self-driving tech to walk safely and operate in controlled environments, highlighting how far the AI project has come since its unusual AI Day debut.
Musk says Tesla plans to mass-produce Optimus in high volumes and believes the robot could eventually cost less than a car, potentially landing under the $20,000 mark.
If you want to see how far Tesla’s humanoid robot has actually come, the video is well worth a watch.
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With roles at TEXT Journal, Bowen Street Press, Onya Magazine, and Swine Magazine on her CV, Molly joined Supercar Blondie in June 2025 as a Junior Content Writer. Having experience across copyediting, proofreading, reference checking, and production, she brings accuracy, clarity, and audience focus to her stories spanning automotive, tech, and lifestyle news.
