Unveil the first humanoid robot at the AI Day event in August 2021OptimusLater, Tesla announced the launch of its second-generation product, Optimus Gen 2, which is claimed to be able to handle more delicate movements and faster work efficiency. At the same time, the hands can also handle more precise movements, and even the walking speed becomes faster, and it can walk on more diverse terrains.
Tesla said that the overall weight of Optimus Gen 2 has been reduced by 10 kilograms, thereby improving overall mobility and increasing walking speed by 30%. The footsteps have also added torque sensing function, allowing the robot to automatically adjust the foot force output to adapt to different terrains and height differences, thereby maintaining overall stability.
In addition, the newly designed actuators and sensor elements have improved the efficiency and accuracy of Optimus Gen 2's work. At the same time, it also increases the rotation space of the neck, thereby improving the flexibility of head movements. The hand movements are also improved by adding an 11-degree-of-freedom joint design, allowing the hands to perform more delicate movements.
Overall, the Optimus Gen 2 can achieve a 90-degree squat with both feet, or hold an egg steadily in the hand, and even use tactile sensing elements to avoid crushing the egg due to excessive force.
In addition to Tesla's investment in robotics product development, Boston Dynamics, currently part of the Hyundai Group, and other industry players including Xiaomi are also developing their own robotics products and continuously making breakthroughs in motion precision and stability, allowing robots to assist in handling various complex, dangerous, or labor-intensive tasks.
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— Tesla Optimus (@Tesla_Optimus) December 13, 2023
