Today (December 13), Tesla released a video of its robot Optimus Gen 2 (second generation) on X without warning。The video also drew ChatGPT to "say hello" in the comments section.。

In less than two minutes of video, Tesla introduces the features of the Optimus Gen 2 prototype。

First of all, in terms of appearance, the Optimus Gen 2 robot (right) is more "good-looking" and more refined than the first generation.。

As you can see from the video, Optimus Gen 2 can move its neck and arms like a human。Tesla noted that the robot has custom-designed actuators and sensors, as well as a 2-Dof driven neck.。

The video also shows the walking ability of the Optimus Gen 2, and the background of the picture is that Tesla just started delivering Cybertruck this month.。In the video, the scene of Optimus Gen 2 "passing" multiple Cybertrucks, the sense of technology is coming。Tesla says the Optimus Gen 2 is walking 30% faster than the previous generation, and the company also claims that its walking speed is starting to reach practical levels。In addition, the Optimus Gen 2 is also 10 kg lighter than the previous generation。

In terms of feet, Optimus Gen 2 has been upgraded in the part where the sole and foot are connected, becoming closer to the human foot geometry。Tesla says Optimus Gen 2 is better balanced than previous generation。In the video, Optimus Gen 2 can perform squats while balancing itself。

The most amazing thing in the video is the hand dexterity of Optimus Gen 2。According to Tesla, Optimus Gen 2 is equipped with up to 11 degrees of freedom hands, faster response, and all fingers have tactile sensing。For humanoid robots, hand control is difficult, and in the video, Optimus Gen 2 picks up the egg with his fingers and then puts it down intact, demonstrating Optimus Gen 2's flexible hand control capabilities。

At the end of the video, there are two Optimus Gen 2 robots dancing to the music, and the whole picture is interesting and technological.。

Overall, Optimus Gen 2 moves very smoothly and vividly throughout the show.。Tesla's robotics team member Julian Ibarz also specifically clarified on X that the shots were real and not CG-synthesized.。Ibarz also stressed that the robot's movements in the video were recorded in real time, with no acceleration.。

It has been more than two years since Tesla's humanoid robot project was launched, and progress has been rapid.。

In August 2021, Tesla announced the start of manufacturing humanoid robots at its first Artificial Intelligence Day event, when the company had only a static model and a person in a robot suit dancing on the stage.。By September 2022, Tesla showed off a development prototype called "Bumblebee," which is built with off-the-shelf components and can walk on its own without human assistance.。Subsequently, Tesla introduced a more advanced robot equipped with actuators and sensors designed by Tesla and named it "Optimus."。

Optimus first generation (Gen 1), though more fluid than Bumblebee, was unable to stand on its own。Tesla has made several improvements to it.。In May, Tesla released a video on X showing the Optimus Gen 1 walking on its own.。In September, Tesla demonstrated the Optimus Gen 1's ability to classify objects by color, and it can also do some yoga moves that require balance.。

Tesla plans to start using Optimus Gen 2 in its manufacturing operations soon.。Tesla plans to start selling the robot once it proves its usefulness。In a previous update on Optimus, Musk claimed that "Optimus is grossly undervalued."。He said the demand for the robot could be as high as billions in the future。

Musk has even optimistically predicted that the subsequent Optimus will account for "the majority of Tesla's long-term value."。However, Tesla has not disclosed the specific commercialization time of Optimus robot.。It's going to take a little longer for Optimus to reach thousands of homes。