SMRTR TechOct 15, 2024Ars Technica

Reports: Tesla’s prototype Optimus robots were controlled by humans

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Tesla's Optimus robots at a recent event were likely controlled by hidden human operators, not fully autonomous as some attendees believed. The robots engaged in smooth conversations and tasks, but when questioned directly, some admitted to being assisted by humans, revealing the current limitations of humanoid robot technology.

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