Tesla founder Elon Musk recently announced a product demonstration of Tesla's second-generation humanoid robot Optimus Gen2, which has significantly improved in AI technology, mechanical design and other aspects. The new Optimus products have attracted a lot of attention, and their flexibility and intelligent advancements have raised expectations for the future of robotics.
The newly released Optimus Gen2 has been upgraded in several ways. First of all, the weight of the robot is 10kg less than that of the first generation, and the walking speed has increased by 30%. Secondly, the hand joints have been upgraded for more natural movement and are equipped with tactile sensors that allow for more precise gripping of small, fragile objects such as eggs. **During the demonstration, Optimus Gen2 also showcased a variety of squats that highlighted the significant improvement in balance.
This round of upgrades shows Tesla's continued investment in the field of humanoid robots, not only focusing on the intelligent brain of robots, but also emphasizing the improvement of mechanical structure and motion performance. Musk emphasized that the goal of Optimus Gen2 is to replace humans to complete some repetitive and dangerous labor and become an intelligent assistant into production.
Optimus Gen2 uses AI large model technology, and ChatGPT technology may be built into its intelligent brain, which provides more accurate capabilities for the robot's data processing and feedback。Musk emphasized that Optimus is currently undergoing end-to-end training of the neural network, including signal input and control signal output, etc., to enable it to perform new tasks, e.g. to automatically classify objects. This shows Tesla's efforts to integrate the latest AI technology into the robot system, laying a solid foundation for the intelligent development of robots.
The ChatGPT social account developed by OpenAI **demonstrated Optimus Gen2 and said, "Nice to meet you, Optimus". This seems to indicate that Optimus Gen2 has built-in ChatGPT large model technical capabilities. This combination showcases cross-border collaboration between different fields, combining AI technology with the development of roboticsIt has promoted the wide application of artificial intelligence technology in all walks of life.
The humanoid robot market has attracted much attention in recent years, and the rise of AI large model technology has brought new development opportunities to this industry. Not only Tesla, but other companies are also actively exploring the field of humanoid robots. At present, the humanoid robot industry is still facing the challenge of large-scale commercialization. Despite rapid technological advancements, it may be decades before humanoid robots truly make their way into homes and businesses.
Musk said that the final ** of the Optimus Gen2 may be less than $20,000, and mass production is expected to start in 3-5 years. And once the product matures, the number of mass production may reach a staggering 10 billion to 20 billion units, more than several times the population of the earth. This also means that in the future, there will be more robots on the planet than humans, and everyone may have one. This assumption makes people wonder whether humanoid robots will become the next disruptive platform product and lead the enabling strategic commanding heights of future industrial development.
The market for humanoid robots is becoming increasingly competitive. Internationally, Tesla is competing with other companies for global leadership. In China, Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai and other cities have issued industrial support policies to promote the development of the humanoid robot industry. Zhiyuan executives said that the industrial development of Chinese humanoid robots is at a turning point of large-scale commercialization, indicating that the industry is ushering in an explosive opportunity.
The release of Tesla's Optimus Gen2 marks a new round of advancements in humanoid robot technology, demonstrating the significant improvement of robots in AI technology and mechanical design. Although the humanoid robot industry is still facing a series of challenges, with the continuous development of technology and the continuous promotion of the international and domestic markets, the future may usher in the explosion of humanoid robots.
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