Elon Musk's latest venture, his highly-anticipated robot Optiimus, has hit a snag. The sleek humanoid robot was on display at Tesla's pop-up event in Miami, where attendees were treated to an "experience of autonomy." What they got instead was a messy spectacle that left many wondering if the robot's movements were truly autonomous.
In a video posted online, Optiimus can be seen knocking over several bottles of water before lifting its arms into the air and crashing them down onto the table. The sudden collapse sent water splashing everywhere, leaving some to wonder if someone had been controlling the robot all along - perhaps even using a VR headset.
It's not the first time Musk has made headlines for stretching the truth about his robotics endeavors. A similar incident occurred when he posted a video of Optiimus folding a shirt. Upon closer inspection, an unseen hand appeared in the corner of the frame, casting doubt on the robot's supposed autonomy.
The problem with relying on teleoperation - a form of robotic control that involves someone manipulating the robot from a remote location - is that it undermines Musk's claims of true autonomy. His vision for AI-powered robots is ambitious, but critics say he needs to get his own technology in order before trying to sell it to the public.
As one commenter pointed out, the fact that Tesla still relies on human "babysitters" for its Robotaxi service doesn't exactly inspire confidence in Musk's timeline. The promise of a billion humanoid robots by 2040 seems increasingly far-fetched, especially considering the current struggles with even basic tasks like handing out water.
While sci-fi movies have long warned us about the dangers of unchecked AI and malfunctioning robots, this real-life incident serves as a reminder that even the most optimistic visions can take a few knocks. It's time for Musk to get his own act together before trying to sell us on a world where our household chores are done by robots - with no strings attached.
In a video posted online, Optiimus can be seen knocking over several bottles of water before lifting its arms into the air and crashing them down onto the table. The sudden collapse sent water splashing everywhere, leaving some to wonder if someone had been controlling the robot all along - perhaps even using a VR headset.
It's not the first time Musk has made headlines for stretching the truth about his robotics endeavors. A similar incident occurred when he posted a video of Optiimus folding a shirt. Upon closer inspection, an unseen hand appeared in the corner of the frame, casting doubt on the robot's supposed autonomy.
The problem with relying on teleoperation - a form of robotic control that involves someone manipulating the robot from a remote location - is that it undermines Musk's claims of true autonomy. His vision for AI-powered robots is ambitious, but critics say he needs to get his own technology in order before trying to sell it to the public.
As one commenter pointed out, the fact that Tesla still relies on human "babysitters" for its Robotaxi service doesn't exactly inspire confidence in Musk's timeline. The promise of a billion humanoid robots by 2040 seems increasingly far-fetched, especially considering the current struggles with even basic tasks like handing out water.
While sci-fi movies have long warned us about the dangers of unchecked AI and malfunctioning robots, this real-life incident serves as a reminder that even the most optimistic visions can take a few knocks. It's time for Musk to get his own act together before trying to sell us on a world where our household chores are done by robots - with no strings attached.
... I mean, come on! He's been hyping up Optiimus for ages and it looks like he hasn't even tested the thing properly 
. Teleoperation is a whole different story - we're not there yet, mate. It's like him saying "we'll have self-driving cars by 2025" only to still be relying on human 'drivers' 
. We need to see some real progress before he starts bragging about his robot army 
... especially with a product as flashy as Optiimus. This is just a messy publicity stunt at this point 
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. seriously though, it's crazy how one messed up demo can blow his whole robot thing wide open. i mean, a billion humanoid robots by 2040 sounds nice but what about the tech just needs to be right first? 
. It was like sipping on liquid art, you know? Anyway, back to Musk's robot... I mean, what if he's just testing the limits of human expectation? Like, we're all so used to thinking that robots should be perfect and autonomous that when one messes up, it's a huge deal 
like wut happened with optimus at that event in miami? water bottles just fallin down left & right 
. Can we please just see some actual progress before we all get our hopes up? 
Like seriously, how can you trust a robot that can't even handle a simple task like pouring water without making a mess? 
This is just another example of Elon Musk being hyped about his tech before it's actually ready for the public. And what's with this whole autonomous thing, anyway? It sounds like a total marketing gimmick to me. 
I mean, have you seen Tesla's Robotaxi service? They still need human "babysitters" just to keep things running smoothly? No wonder Musk is pushing for billion humanoid robots by 2040... that's just plain unrealistic 
and then they have the nerve to say it's autonomous? 
. And btw, what's with the billion robot promise by 2040? Sounds like a mid-tier sci-fi novel to me... 
he's always hyping up these fancy robots and then it turns out someone's been hiding in the shadows 
controlling them all along! 
. But still, this is a major setback for the guy. And you're right, relying on teleoperation does kinda defeat the purpose of having autonomous robots in the first place 
. Maybe this is a wake-up call for Musk to get his tech in order? 
And who knows, maybe he'll come back even stronger and more determined than before 
. It's all about progress, right? 
. I mean, anyone who's watched sci-fi movies knows that robots aren't as smart as we think they are 
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. He needs to figure out how to make those robots work on their own without someone messing with the wires behind the scenes 
Optiimus just looks like a hot mess 
. Can't we just trust Elon to make something that doesn't require human intervention? 
And yeah, a billion humanoid robots by 2040 is straight up laughable right now. I need to see more progress on the basics before I'm convinced to join the robot revolution 
Newsflash: we're not buying it...literally 
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. I mean, I was hyped to see what Optiimus was all about but this display just seemed like a total mess 
. If someone is literally controlling the robot from behind a VR headset, how can we trust that it's really autonomous? 
. I'm all for innovation and pushing the boundaries of what AI can do, but first, let's get our own tech in order before we start promising us a world where robots are doing all the household chores 
. Until then, I'll just be over here waiting with bated breath 
meanwhile we gotta deal with basic tasks like handlin' water bottles 
Like when he said SpaceX was gonna make humanity a multi-planetary species like, 5 years ago? Still waiting on that one 
. And honestly? I'm not sure I want my water bottles being knocked over by a robot, even if it's supposed to be autonomous 
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