In addition to electric cars, Tesla launches into the production of humanoid robotsthat company CEO Elon Musk believes he can market for less than $20,000, less than €20,000. And, during the event that took place yesterday, September 30 at 9:15 p.m. in California (5:15 a.m. on October 1 in Portugal), Tesla revealed not just one, but two robotssince the Bumble C, essentially the first version of the humanoid, was followed by the robot Optimus, with a more sophisticated appearance and closer to the definitive version.
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—Tesla (@Tesla) September 30, 2022
The Bumble C was Tesla’s first humanoid, designed and produced based on existing parts on the market, specifically electromechanical actuators, all to see if the project had feet to walk, in addition to testing guidance and balance technologies and systems, as well as the man-made. intelligence system that manages the robot, although the final appearance is somewhat rough, very much in line with what was seen in the science fiction movies of the 90s.
Bumble C already works at the Fremont Gigafactory
After the Bumble C came the Optimus, the name of Tesla’s definitive robot. More humanoid, since it is already built with parts designed from scratch to adapt to its needs and dimensions, Optimus has advanced a few decades in terms of robots that we are used to seeing in science fiction movies. Musk assured that “the new robot will be able to move under its own power within a few weeks”, which is why Tesla first showed off the fully functional Bumble C. The general director of the construction company did not fail, however, to ensure that only the Optimus will go into series production, with equipment, battery and actuators custom made by Tesla.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 1, 2022
Optimus will mount a battery with a capacity of 2.3 kWh, about 2% of the battery of a Model S or 3% of a Model 3 or Model Y. Still, Tesla believes that it is enough to power the robot for a day of work. Interestingly, Optimus It will be equipped with an autonomous driving system similar to the one used in the brand’s vehicles., presumably adapted to the reality of the humanoid and its functions. For Tesla, the big difference between his humanoid and the competition is that Optimus It has been thought that they are mass produced and in large quantities.
—Tesla (@Tesla) October 1, 2022
The future of the robot, which is scheduled to go into production sometime in 2023it is to help society, like the elderly, who could be helped in the most demanding tasks in terms of effort. But the main objective is to help reduce production costs, performing functions on the manufacturing and assembly line. And one of Optimus’s first assignments will be to work in Tesla factories, replacing workers or other automation. And to add action to the word, Tesla showed one of the Bumble Cs working at the plant in Fremont, California.
Source: Observadora
