SMRTR TechJul 23, 2026Interesting Engineering

Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot could be learning from real workers at Gigafactory

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Tesla is training its Optimus humanoid robot by having factory workers at its German Gigafactory wear backpack cameras while assembling vehicles, capturing how they grip tools and handle parts. The data will teach Optimus to replicate those movements independently, though worker consent and German labor law compliance remain unresolved.

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