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Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils prototype of humanoid Optimus robot

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Tesla’s Optimus robot has been revealed on stage at AI day. | Image: Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed a prototype of a humanoid robot that he said utilizes the company’s AI software, as well as the sensors that power its advanced driver assist features. At the start of Tesla’s 2022 AI Day presentation, Musk acknowledged that last year they had “a guy in a suit” but promised something much more impressive today.

According to Musk, it can do more than what has been shown, but “the first time it walked without a tether was tonight on stage.” Musk said they’re targeting a price of “probably less than $20,000.”

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Tesla “Optimus” robot at AI Day 2022

The back doors of the stage opened to reveal a deconstructed Optimus that walked forward and did a “raise the roof” dance move....

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