SMRTR TechApr 20, 2026Teslarati

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

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Tesla abandoned its patented Optimus robot hand design after Elon Musk admitted the rolling contact mechanism "didn't actually work" in real-world testing, highlighting ongoing challenges in humanoid robotics.

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