Just because Tesla’s Optimus is in production doesn’t mean it’s actually ready

On Tesla's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk announced that the company had begun early production of its humanoid robot on its high-volume line in Fremont, California. Then he laid out what still needs work: the robot's hands, its safety, reliability, and durability, and the artificial intelligence needed to make it a productive tool. "There's still quite a lot of work to do with regard to the AI and the robot for it to be truly useful for open-ended tasks," Musk said. "At some point, there will be more humanoid robots on Earth than there are humans." ELON MUSK These are substantial caveats for a product slated for volume production. … Read the full story at The Verge.

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