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Tesla Shows Optimus Practicing Kung Fu in New Video as Musk Says It’s AI-Driven

The 36-second demonstration appears to show real-time footwork and balance against a human instructor.

Overview

  • Elon Musk stated the robot’s movements in the clip were driven by on-board AI rather than tele-operation.
  • The video shows Optimus trading simple attacks and blocks, executing a sidekick, and recovering after a push by briefly hopping to stay upright.
  • Observers noted smoother motion and speed compared with earlier sped-up footage, suggesting the new clip runs in real time.
  • Hand and finger use was minimal in the demo, underscoring ongoing gaps in dexterity that Tesla has yet to showcase.
  • Tesla has previously targeted roughly 5,000 units for internal use in 2025 and has discussed longer-term ambitions to scale production toward 2030.