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Tesla’s Optimus robots showcased at Cybercab event were not fully autonomous.
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Human operators controlled many of the robots’ actions remotely.
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Tesla acknowledges limitations, highlighting challenges in developing truly autonomous humanoid robots.
Tesla recently unveiled its Optimus robots at the Cybercab event, impressing attendees with their capabilities. However, it was revealed that the robots’ seemingly autonomous actions were actually controlled by humans remotely. This disclosure highlights the current limitations of Tesla’s humanoid robotics technology.
Attendees and analysts noticed inconsistencies in the robots’ behavior, such as instant responses and coordinated movements, suggesting human control. Tesla did not attempt to conceal the human involvement, with one robot even joking about being controlled by AI before admitting it was not fully autonomous.
While the demonstration showcased Tesla’s progress in developing humanoid robots, it also underscored the significant challenges remaining. The robots rely on human operators for complex tasks, emphasizing that fully autonomous humanoid robots are still a work in progress.
Tesla’s Optimus robots are impressive in design and capabilities, but true autonomy remains elusive. The event served as a reminder of the current state of the technology and the need for continued innovation to achieve fully autonomous humanoid robots. As Tesla continues to develop its robotics technology, we can expect to see improvements, but for now, the line between man and machine remains clear.
Optimus make me a drink, please.
This is not wholly AI. A human is remote assisting.
Which means AI day next year where we will see how fast Optimus is learning. pic.twitter.com/CE2bEA2uQD
— Robert Scoble (@Scobleizer) October 11, 2024
Playing charades with the Tesla Optimus robot last night. This is either the single greatest robotics and LLM demo the world has ever seen, or it’s MOSTLY remote operated by a human. No in between. pic.twitter.com/vCqzk8DDdO
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) October 12, 2024
If there were any doubts of Optimus being tele-operated remotely: here you go.
This only means Optimus is not there yet and needs some time… pic.twitter.com/CieiMyzTdu
— VegasAaron (@TheVegasAaron) October 12, 2024
