At Tesla's recent "We, Robot" event held at Warner Bros. Discovery Studios in Burbank, California, Elon Musk unveiled a new line of bartending robots designed to perform various tasks, from serving drinks to walking dogs. The event, which was streamed live on Musk's social network X and YouTube, showcased the capabilities of these humanoid robots, known as Optimus.
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Musk enthusiastically demonstrated the robots' abilities, claiming they could "do anything you want" and would be the "biggest product ever" due to their versatility. However, some attendees raised concerns that the robots were not fully autonomous and appeared to be controlled by people offstage.
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Despite the skepticism, Musk remained confident in the potential of the Optimus robots, emphasizing their ability to assist in various household and business tasks. The event also featured other innovations, such as the Cybercab and Robovan, which aim to revolutionize urban transportation.
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While the bartending robots generated excitement, the mixed reactions highlight the ongoing challenges in developing fully autonomous robotic technology. As Tesla continues to refine and improve the Optimus robots, the world will be watching closely to see if they can live up to Musk's bold promises.
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