Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 Upgrade: The Future of Humanoid Robotics in the Market

Elon Musk recently announced that Tesla’s Optimus robot prototype, which measures 1.73 meters and weighs 57 kg, will receive an upgrade in the form of Optimus Gen 2. This new model will feature improved mobility in the neck and hands, as well as sensors in the fingers for handling delicate objects with varying levels of pressure. Additionally, it will be able to walk 30% faster, have better balance, and weigh 10 kg less without sacrificing functionality.

Although currently capable of performing simple factory tasks, Tesla is testing new abilities for the robot in the lab. Musk predicts that by the end of this year, Optimus Gen 2 will be able to undertake useful tasks and plans to release it to market by 2025. However, he has stated that the project’s launch timeline is tentative.

Optimus is designed in human form and integrates cameras for surveillance and a processing system similar to Tesla’s autonomous cars. It features a 2.3 kWh battery, 40 electromechanical joints for enhanced mobility, and the ability to lift up to 75 kg in dead weight. Musk has suggested that the robot could cost around $25,000 and anticipates demand reaching between 10 billion and 20 billion units over time.

As other companies like Apple, Amazon, and Boston Dynamics also compete in the humanoid robot market, it’s an exciting time for robotics and automation technology development. While Tesla makes progress in its robot development, these other companies are exploring different possibilities with their own projects such as domestic robots from Apple or home helper robots from Amazon or improving Atlas from Boston Dynamics humanoid robot capabilities.