Optimus is Tesla’s long-anticipated humanoid robot. First teased in 2021 with a dancer dressed in a bodysuit, the company has made steady advances to realize its humanoid vision. Its current model, Optimus Gen 2, can walk in straight lines, balance on one leg, lift objects, recognize different environments and traverse uneven terrains.
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Product Description
Optimus is Tesla’s long-anticipated humanoid robot. First teased in 2021 with a dancer dressed in a bodysuit, the company has made steady advances to realize its humanoid vision. Its current model, Optimus Gen 2, can walk in straight lines, balance on one leg, lift objects, recognize different environments and traverse uneven terrains. Powering its hardware is a central computer that relies on AI, deep learning and computer vision. While there is no exact release date, Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to begin production of Optimus units in 2025, contingent on securing a rare earth metals contract with the Chinese government. Ultimately, Musk plans to have millions of units by 2029 operating in Tesla factories.
Mobility & Structure
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Locomotion Type
Bipedal, wheeled-hybrid, etc.
Defines interaction envelope
Degrees of Freedom (DOF)
# of controllable joints
Directly tied to dexterity & versatility
Max Walk Speed
m/s
Static, dynamic balancing
Upper Body & Manipulation
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Arm DOF
Each arm's axis count
Higher = more natural movement
Hand Dexterity
Pinch / 3-finger / 5-finger
Newtons
Grip Feedback
Force, pressure, tactile sensors
Enables delicate handling and learning
Perception
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Visual Sensors (Eyes)
RGB / Depth / IR / LiDAR
Navigation, facial recognition, object tracking
Eye DOF / Movement
Can they move? (Y/N, axis count)
Naturalistic interaction & gaze tracking
Audio Sensors (Ears)
# of mics + array type
Needed for voice commands, sound source localization
Face Display / Actuators
LED screen / moving eyebrows / static
Social communication, emotional response
Face Expressiveness
None / Basic / Realistic
Higher = better interaction in social spaces
Interfaces
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Voice Recognition
NLP model + languages supported
Enables natural user interaction
Speech Output
TTS engine used + quality level
Critical for public/commercial use
Touch UI / Screen
Present or not
Optional fallback interaction
Remote Control
N/A
Web / App / Joystick
Needed for manual override or remote training
