Optimus (robot)

For the Transformers character, see Optimus Prime.
Optimus
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Year of creation2022; 2 years ago (2022)
TypeHumanoid
PurposeGeneral-purpose

Optimus (named after the Transformers character with the same name), also known as Tesla Bot, is a general-purpose robotic humanoid under development by Tesla, Inc.[1] It was announced at the company's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Day event on August 19, 2021,[1] and a prototype was shown in 2022. CEO Elon Musk stated in 2022 that he thinks Optimus "has the potential to be more significant than [Tesla's] vehicle business over time."[2][3] Media and expert opinions based on corporate showcases have been mixed.

  1. ^ a b "Tesla says it is building a 'friendly' robot that will perform menial tasks, won't fight back". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  2. ^ Shead, Sam (April 8, 2022). "Elon Musk says production of Tesla's robot could start next year, but A.I. experts have their doubts". CNBC. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  3. ^ Bikram, Sanjan (December 4, 2022). "Optimus; Humanoid Elon Musk Tesla Robot". Sanjan. Retrieved December 4, 2022.