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Tesla's Optimus Robot Showcases Real-Time Dance Moves in Viral Video

Elon Musk confirms the authenticity of a six-second clip showing Optimus performing fluid, human-like movements, marking a significant step in Tesla's robotics advancements.

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Optimus dancing.

Overview

  • Elon Musk shared a six-second video of Tesla's Optimus robot dancing, confirming it was real and performed in real time.
  • The robot demonstrated human-like balance and coordination in its movements, reflecting advancements in Tesla's robotics capabilities.
  • Optimus was trained entirely in simulation using reinforcement learning, with Tesla engineers optimizing the sim-to-real transfer process.
  • A visible safety cable in the video was clarified as a precaution against falls, not as support for the robot's motion.
  • Public reactions ranged from amazement to skepticism, with some questioning the video's authenticity despite Musk's confirmation.