Optimus features 40 electromechanical actuators, allowing human-like movement, bipedal walking, and precise object handling.
The Tesla Optimus humanoid can now catch tennis balls thrown at it, thanks to a new hand upgrade.
A video shared on the company’s social media handles shows the robot adjusting its hands to catch tennis balls thrown at high speed, finishing with a nod to express satisfaction.
Tesla plans to deploy pre-production prototypes of Optimus in its factories by late next year, and production units will be available to other companies by 2026.
The firm describes the Opitmus as a general-purpose, bi-pedal, humanoid robot capable of performing tasks that are unsafe, repetitive, or boring.
Earlier this month, Optimus humorously mimicked frustration after losing a rock-paper-scissors game, raising its hands and nodding, adding a human-like touch.
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