Billionaire Elon Musk unveils humanoid robot. Check out its name and capabilities

At the electric vehicle manufacturer's "AI Day" event that recently took place, CEO of Tesla Elon Musk displayed his highly publicised humanoid robot, Optimus.

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Billionaire Elon Musk says that a business dealing in robots will be more valuable than cars in an effort to move past self-driving cars, which despite his repeated promises has not yet materialised.

At the electric vehicle manufacturer's "AI Day" event that recently took place, CEO of Tesla Elon Musk displayed his highly publicised humanoid robot, Optimus.

The robot's prototype entered the stage and waved to the spectators sitting in their seats. The robot was seen in a video carrying a box, moving metal bars and watering plants in the Elon Musk's automobile factory.


At the presentation hosted in California, Musk stated that their goal is to develop one of its kind usable humanoid robot. He added that to perfect Optimus and to demonstrate it, there is still much work to be done.


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People are raising concerns over how smart AI is getting, with many questioning if they are ready to take over.

People are raising concerns over how smart AI is getting, with many questioning if they are ready to take over.

AI usage can range anywhere from smartphones to fully automated cars which are currently already being worked on.

AI usage can range anywhere from smartphones to fully automated cars which are currently already being worked on.

Human beings on average take a full 25 years to reach maturity and reach the heights of intelligence.

Human beings on average take a full 25 years to reach maturity and reach the heights of intelligence.

However, new research claims that it takes AI only 17 years to reach the same level of intelligence as a 25 yr old.

However, new research claims that it takes AI only 17 years to reach the same level of intelligence as a 25 yr old.

Most researchers also claim that AI will eventually surpass human intelligence with differing predictions on when.

Most researchers also claim that AI will eventually surpass human intelligence with differing predictions on when.

A study conducted by Autotrader company, Vanarama, the Tesla new microchip will be more intelligent than humans by 2033.

A study conducted by Autotrader company, Vanarama, the Tesla new microchip will be more intelligent than humans by 2033.

The study pointed out how the microchip already has 36% processing capability in comparison to the human brain.

The study pointed out how the microchip already has 36% processing capability in comparison to the human brain.

Over the years, many people have warned of the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and it is now closer to reality than ever.

Over the years, many people have warned of the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and it is now closer to reality than ever.

Militaries around the world have already started developing AI-driven machines that can be programmed to function with precision and are unmanned.

Militaries around the world have already started developing AI-driven machines that can be programmed to function with precision and are unmanned.


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Musk claimed that present humanoid robots are without a brain, lacking the intelligence to independently traverse the world.

In contrast, he claimed, the Optimus will be a very capable robot that will be produced in huge production, and be considerably less expensive, coming in at under $20,000.

Musk is also anticipated to talk about Tesla's long-due self-driving technology. He said that the most powerful and valuable automaker in the world would be worth nothing at all if they did not manage to achieve full self-driving capability. In addition to technological difficulties, the corporation is under more and more governmental investigation.

FAQS


  1. What is the name of Elon Musk’s robot?
    The name of Elon Musk’s robot is Optimus.
  2. What would be the cost of robots?
    The cost of a robot is expected to be $20,000.
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