Tesla releases new Optimus video suggesting it can do a lot more things autonomously than before

  • Tesla Optimus is getting better
  • It is now more autonomous than before
  • Musk says it might turn Tesla into a trillion-dollar company

Published on Oct 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on Oct 22, 2024 at 2:58 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by Tom Wood

Tesla releases new Optimus video suggesting it can do a lot more things autonomously than before
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Tesla Optimus is becoming increasingly human-like.

Tesla’s robot can already do some things, and Elon Musk says they’ll be able to do more in the future.

More to the point, the upgraded Optimus can now do the same things as before, but better.

Tesla shared a video to prove it, showcasing how Optimus can now do more things autonomously than before.

What can Tesla’s robot actually do?

Elon Musk says that sooner or later Optimus might become the biggest product ever, potentially making a Tesla multi-trillion dollar company.

He believes that he’ll make our life easier by doing things for us.

Although he does concede that there’s a small chance everything might end up in disaster.

For now, Optimus can do simple things, but it’s getting better at them quite quickly.

The robot is already being ’employed’ at Tesla factories to perform simple tasks.

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The truth behind Optimus at the robotaxi event

Several Optimus robots were deployed during the latest Tesla event, the big Cybercab unveiling.

Optimus robots could be seen walking around, dancing, serving drinks to people and talking to people.

The thing is, several people noticed that Optimus robots used during the event were not fully autonomous.

When it comes to certain tasks, they were remotely controlled rather than fully autonomous.

During the event, somebody asked Optimus of how much of ‘him’ (it?) was autonomous or AI.

After some hesitation, the robot replied cryptically but tellingly.

“Some,” Optimus said.

The person who asked the question reportedly learned that Tesla Optimus was, in fact, fully autonomous only when it was walking.

But when it came to other things like pouring drinks and rapidly answering questions of various kinds, there was human assistance involved.

So it might not be there yet, but Elon Musk seems to be rather confident with his plan to make everyone use robots.

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.