'Tesla Bot' is slightly-terrifying and Elon Musk says it'll be ready next year
Published on Apr 15, 2022 at 1:44 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 28, 2022 at 7:05 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Elon Musk said the slightly-terrifying-looking humanoid Tesla Bot will go into production in 2023.
The project is officially known as ‘Optimus’ even though they also call it the ‘Tesla Bot’, and its promised arrival is a lot faster than we were expecting.
Tesla is even on a hiring spree for people to work on the project.
But we’re not getting too excited just yet for this human-ish bi-pedal machine that can walk 8km/h.
The world’s richest man regularly makes predictions about Tesla launches – remember when we thought the Cybertruck was coming soon?
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Optimus was first announced in 2021 but Musk seems to be certain it will be ready a lot earlier than expected.
And that’s why, over the last few weeks, the company has listed several jobs related to this project, mainly to help with actuators and ‘motion planning & navigation’.
Optimus/Tesla Bot stands 172cm tall and weighs 56kg.
According to Tesla, the Tesla Bot is designed to “eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks”.
We like the sound of all this but… we should find a better name because Optimus sounds a bit too easy: how about Roberto?
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Tesla Bot stats
- Can carry up to 20kg and deadlift 68kg
- Walks at 8km/h
- Stands 172cm tall and weighs 56kg
- A screen on its face will show useful info
- It has eight cameras to navigate and ‘see’ its environment
- Will have AI tech already in use in Tesla vehicles
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
