Elon Musk's Tesla Shows Robots that Can Serve Drinks, Do Human Tasks on Their Own: "They Can Talk"
by by Victor Duru · Legit.ng News · Join- Tesla, a company owned by the world's richest man, Elon Musk, has unveiled its humanoid robot named Optimus
- Several humanoid robots were shown to people at Tesla's "We Robot" event on Thursday, October 10, and they performed human-like tasks unaided
- The unveiling of the robots has sparked a debate about its safety, effectiveness and potential job losses for humans
Electric vehicle maker Tesla has showcased its mind-boggling humanoid Optimus robots.
The Elon Musk-owned company unveiled the robots at its "We Robot" event, which was held in California, US on Thursday, October 10.
What Tesla's robots can do
At the event, several humanoid Optimus robots were seen walking out and handing out gift bags to attendees.
Along with the humanoid, Tesla also unveiled its self-driving Robotaxi and its Robovan, a larger self-driving vehicle capable of carrying up to 20 passengers at a go. Speaking at the event, Musk shared things the robots can do.
“The Optimus will walk amongst you. You’ll be able to walk right up to them, and they will serve drinks."
Musk added that the robots can mow lawns, babysit kids and walk people's dogs. Musk also tested the Robotaxi, quite to the amazement of attendees.
When will the robots be ready?
Indian Express reported that Musk said the humanoid robots will be ready for use in 2026. Musk also said that the Optimus robots will cost $20,000 (N32.4 million) to $30,000 (N48.6 million) in the long term.
A video of one of the robots serving drinks was also shared online.
Mixed feelings trail Tesla's robots
chef_ola_p said:
"No forget say dem don do movie abt this robot hmmm ok o…. Hope say the robot no dy vex."
tunde_36 said:
"One day the robot fit just vex tear customer slap."
ismaila.aminu said:
"One man is getting so richer and careless about the well being or the poor masses."
ismaila.aminu said:
"Some people are about to lose their jobs for the sake of this robot 🤖 hmmmm it's well ooo."
iamfreshbrain said:
"I hope say everybody watch i-Robot movie that time? Well, na me go be Will Smith for real life wey later deal with them,😂😂na Elon go ruin this world las las."
iamadeniji003 said:
"Man power will remain the best. I go don serve like 10 customers."
omzynificent said:
"This thing starts out as cool, but then, it is fuelled by personal desire to come out better than competitors. Going over and beyond just to prove a thing, not minding the consequences. And you trust people they would cheer, so far it doesn't affect them in any way."
Elon Musk's Tesla robot attacks engineer
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Elon Musk's Tesla robot had malfunctioned and attacked an engineer at a factory.
Two witnesses reportedly watched in horror, helpless, as the machine beat their fellow employee.
The machine, designed to grab and move freshly cast aluminium car parts, pinned the engineer, who was then programming software for two disabled Tesla robots nearby.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.