#  @TeslaBotJournal Tesla Bot Journal Several companies, including Tesla, UBTech, and Fourier, have made recent advancements in humanoid robot development, showcasing new designs and capabilities. Tesla's Optimus robot is a focus of attention, with Elon Musk stating that it will be produced at a rate of [-------] units per month within the next [--] years. Other companies, such as Unitree and Galbot, are also making progress in humanoid robot development, with Unitree preparing for an IPO in China and Galbot raising $152m in funding. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1682127524963426304/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +90% - [--] Month [---------] +181% - [--] Months [----------] +1.50% - [--] Year [----------] +91% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1682127524963426304/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +3.90% - [--] Month [---] +58% - [--] Months [---] +1.80% - [--] Year [---] -11% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1682127524963426304/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.43% - [--] Month [------] +6.20% - [--] Months [------] +50% - [--] Year [------] +140% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1682127524963426304/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [nfts](/list/nfts) **Social topic influence** [tesla](/topic/tesla) #2154, [robot](/topic/robot), [robotics](/topic/robotics), [ai](/topic/ai) #2464, [optimus](/topic/optimus), [elon musk](/topic/elon-musk), [boston dynamics](/topic/boston-dynamics) #17, [neo](/topic/neo), [china](/topic/china), [open ai](/topic/open-ai) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@elonmusk](/creator/undefined) [@wholemarsblog](/creator/undefined) [@adcockbrett](/creator/undefined) [@goingballistic5](/creator/undefined) [@teslaoptimus](/creator/undefined) [@tesla](/creator/undefined) [@figurerobot](/creator/undefined) [@openai](/creator/undefined) [@1xtech](/creator/undefined) [@ptrubey](/creator/undefined) [@bostondynamics](/creator/undefined) [@agilityrobotics](/creator/undefined) [@thesanctuaryai](/creator/undefined) [@sama](/creator/undefined) [@jamesdouma](/creator/undefined) [@ericjang11](/creator/undefined) [@karpathy](/creator/undefined) [@openais](/creator/undefined) [@robodepot](/creator/undefined) [@herbertong](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla) [Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. (LAWR)](/topic/robot) [Optimus (OPTIMUS)](/topic/optimus) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [XPENG INC. (XPEV)](/topic/xpeng) [Morgan Stanley (MS)](/topic/morgan-stanley) [Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) [Brett (BRETT)](/topic/brett) [The Humanoids (thehumanoids)](/topic/the-humanoids) [GrokCoin (GROKCOIN)](/topic/grok) [April (APRIL)](/topic/april) [Alpha Technology Group Limited (ATGL)](/topic/alpha) [Toyota Motor Corporation (TM)](/topic/toyota) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "AI learns tennis from real videos producing controls for character simulation. Unlike costly motion capture videos are a more abundant and richer data source. Tesla Bot can potentially use this approach to learn skills from videos like manipulating objects or using tools" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1691921514604675202) 2023-08-16T21:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why We Still Need General-Purpose Humanoid Robots The argument frequently made by skeptics of a humanoid robot future is: Why would we need them when we have special-purpose robots tailored for specific tasks Take for example this toilet cleaning robot from Somatic. While these robots can be undeniably efficient they aren't the answer to everything. Here's why: Economics: Special-purpose robots are economical only when they're kept busy. The initial cost and upkeep can be hefty. A toilet-cleaning robot might be cost-effective for a bustling hotel where it's always on the go. However for" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1692667995032527267) 2023-08-18T22:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Chief Architect at @agilityrobotics discusses the importance of LLMs and explains why a humanoid robot such as Digit is the ideal embodiment of AI" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1693044571037433980) 2023-08-19T23:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tesla is currently seeking a manufacturing engineer whose role will be to "drive product specification and integration requirement for Bot to work safely and efficiently in the factories". @elonmusk on latest cc: "Bots will start doing 'useful things' in #Tesla factory next year"" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1693732432586183003) 2023-08-21T21:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why Sophisticated Motor Torque Control is Essential for Humanoid Robots The recent #Tesla Bot update video highlighted motor torque control by showcasing a robotic limb's ability to halt its movement gently upon contact with an egg without crushing it. This technological feat emphasizes the vital role of advanced motor torque control in the development of humanoid robots. The facets of this are multi-dimensional. Human Reflexes and Sensitivity: Humanoid robots aim to emulate human functions. The spectrum of actions ranging from the tender act of hand-holding or picking up an egg to the robust" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1694432240619720876) 2023-08-23T19:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In New York State a program provides AI companion devices to senior citizens. Over [---] people have received one and 95% of them found the device helpful in reducing loneliness" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1694818545232978275) 2023-08-24T21:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""NASA is interested in potentially adapting the humanoid robots for use in space to serve as assistants for astronauts living and working on the surface of the Moon and Mars and to act as remote 'avatars' for human operators on Earth."" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1696306787576947027) 2023-08-28T23:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Two years ago the person who is now the CTO of the humanoid robot startup @agilityrobotics said "We're 20-40 years out on autonomous cars." She also called claims of #Tesla becoming autonomous "BS."" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1696386726917534152) 2023-08-29T04:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "🚨 New job posting for Tesla Bot manufacturing in Sparks Nevada. The role involves developing "high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce the power electronics."" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1696559158181659112) 2023-08-29T16:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Andrej Karpathy discusses why the humanoid form-factor makes a lot of sense. @karpathy" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1696650278362325454) 2023-08-29T22:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Scalable Learning Processes: A Necessity for the Tesla Bot: Here's how Spot from @BostonDynamics acquired the new skill of tripping a circuit breaker: They built a lab replicating the circuit breaker interface. Upgraded the arm's functionality and made custom tools. The process was refined through practice and iterations with each iteration demanding engineering effort. Such a learning process isn't scalable. For the Tesla Bot to be truly general-purpose its training must encompass thousands of versatile tasks. Achieving this will require serious AI capabilities that push the boundaries of" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1696977559412723749) 2023-08-30T20:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Vision-based suit-less motion capture is getting really good. This is going to allow and simplify the generation of rich and diverse datasets for Tesla Bot at scale. It will enable the bot to learn skills from videos; for instance using YouTube videos of people digging to teach it how to use a shovel. Additionally the bot can be taught to understand predict and in real time respond to the complex mechanical movements of things in its environment such as humans machines tools and other bots" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1697666507625599086) 2023-09-01T17:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""It's definitely going to happen." @jamesdouma talking about the Tesla Bot" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1699162909962903972) 2023-09-05T20:49Z 25K followers, [---] engagements "In the last earnings call @elonmusk talked about his vision to combine @neuralink and robotic limbs for aiding amputees. This could be a groundbreaking advancement compared to what's currently available. Direct brain control replacing reliance on muscle signals. Lifelike sensations instead of indirect feedback like vibrations. Fine-grained learnings and adaptability due to subtle sensory perceptions and a rapid feedback loop from brain activity. Potential to exceed natural human movements and strength. Beyond helping amputees this project has the potential to build a fundamental understanding" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1699192159927472239) 2023-09-05T22:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A new research proposes the PointHPS framework to accurately estimate human pose and shape from point clouds. The inputs are 3D point clouds from various datasets captured through image processing the GTA-V game engine or LiDAR-capture. Paper:" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1699478389588123712) 2023-09-06T17:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The CEO of @TheSanctuaryAI @realgeordierose talking about bringing human experience and cognition into the core of humanoid robotics as the ultimate scientific pursuit" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1699496933180756380) 2023-09-06T18:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A new model Diffusion-CCSP graphically represents problems by integrating distinct learning models. These models trained on tasks like placement and grasp are combined to tackle challenges such as packing a box with various types of 3D objects. Paper:" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1699832075199909920) 2023-09-07T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tesla operates like a startup even with [------] employees: Absolute founder's autonomy. Avoids design by committee when a unified vision is a must. Pivots quickly upon recognizing mistakes" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1700188102315356657) 2023-09-08T16:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ""Work will become optional." @elonmusk" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1700509362769268741) 2023-09-09T14:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Morgan Stanley is the first to value Dojo and Robotaxi potential in $TSLA price target. It's only a matter of time before analysts view the Tesla Bot as a massive opportunity and another avenue where Tesla's AI and manufacturing prowess might place them in a dominant position" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1701285848359317648) 2023-09-11T17:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@GoingBallistic5 @jamesdouma @ICannot_Enough @MatchasmMatt What Jonas meant was a car skin equipped with multimodal tactile sensors. It's going to fix all the problems that LiDAR couldn't" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1701297997416636771) 2023-09-11T18:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "It is interesting in the sense that good battery performance will in large part be the result of making the actuators power electronics and inference hardware super energy-efficient. Tesla already possesses significant know-how in these areas and energy efficiency in bots isn't as critical as it is for cars. The challenges for replicating human skills and experiences will require pioneering work" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1702034296356356229) 2023-09-13T18:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tesla Bot Valuation by @bradsferguson & @MatchasmMatt Each Bot equates to [--] workers with a 5-year value of $650k. Present value: $469k per bot; Tesla's portion is $234k (50%). Production: Starting at 5k bots in [----] ramping up to 46M by [----]. Annual income:" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1702756258292613559) 2023-09-15T18:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "According to @jamesdouma the end-to-end training breakthrough for cars doesn't significantly change the rate of progress in Tesla Bot development" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1703828933643509902) 2023-09-18T17:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Today Agility Robotics announced what they claim to be the world's first humanoid robot factory in Oregon 70k sqft factory opening this year Max 10k "Digit" robots annually Early adopter deliveries in 2024; broad availability in [----] Use: warehouse material handling" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1703842670937014781) 2023-09-18T18:45Z 25.8K followers, 16.6K engagements "Tesla Bot economics model from @GoingBallistic5 suggests it'd be more cost-effective than minimum wage workers when operating [--] or [--] daily work shifts. Key assumptions: $60k annual bot lease 30% worker replacement tax $10k overhead: includes charging safety gear" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1704548591044542628) 2023-09-20T17:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "In the latest Tesla earnings call Elon did talk about his vision to combine @neuralink and @Tesla_Optimus robotic limbs to aid amputees. Clearly he has been thinking about it and I won't be surprised if his teams have already started working on this" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1704562533770879249) 2023-09-20T18:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A new approach unveiled by @ToyotaResearch teaches robots behaviors using Diffusion technique found in Generative AI such as DALL-E and Midjourney. The same robot has been taught over [--] different dexterous skills like peeling veggies using hand mixers and flipping pancakes" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1704937672521973979) 2023-09-21T19:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A new method LERF-TOGO lets robots grasp specific parts of objects using natural language instructions. This is done by combining vision and language models to understand and act on objects based on verbal cues. Paper:" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1704959937036611746) 2023-09-21T20:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Kristennetten My factory worker only do one shift five days a week. Youll be working 24/7" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1705461568664945118) 2023-09-23T05:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@ajtourville @treb5475 @al_levy @The_Amit_Rana @mathieu_gillion @Argo_Panoptes__ Thanks for doing this Alex. I've found the Tesla community on X to be super supportive. It's humbling to already have [---] people following me in just [--] weeks" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1705655540049994138) 2023-09-23T18:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "✔Accurate proprioception from vision and joint state. ✔Achieved long-horizon tasks with fully end-to-end training from video data. Harmonious human-like motion is incredible. A car company is making extraordinary strides toward creating a practical humanoid bot. Optimus can now sort objects autonomously 🤖 Its neural network is trained fully end-to-end: video in controls out. Come join to help develop Optimus (& improve its yoga routine 🧘) https://t.co/dBhQqg1qya https://t.co/1Lrh0dru2r Optimus can now sort objects autonomously 🤖 Its neural network is trained fully end-to-end: video in" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1705850588641341772) 2023-09-24T07:44Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "Its a task-agnostic system. Want to train a new task Supply the necessary data and voila the same NN picks it up with the same established training methodology" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1705859540900823314) 2023-09-24T08:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@WholeMarsBlog Its super cool that so many of them post and engage on X" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1705868232459239923) 2023-09-24T08:54Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "@jasondebolt The first Beat Tesla Bot headline has already been out :)" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1705870141421187079) 2023-09-24T09:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "no LIDAR RADAR ultrasonics HD maps shenanigans. FSD has showed that accurate real-time perception of the world can be created for very low reaction times. Tesla Bot achieved tasks that require millimeter-level accuracy. Vision-based AI is the way to go" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1705968381189644449) 2023-09-24T15:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@rowancheung I might be biased but the Tesla Bot demonstration video from yesterday is a huge deal. Real world AI is making extraordinary advancements" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1705980228319969325) 2023-09-24T16:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@julianibarz Same guy [--] years ago:" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1706183509839384939) 2023-09-25T05:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tesla currently has [--] job openings for the Tesla Bot in various engineering disciplines including actuator design software electro-mechanics manufacturing and ML infrastructure. They also have [--] job listings for the Dojo Supercomputer. Career page:" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1706378018015547675) 2023-09-25T18:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "It might seem to many people that Tesla is punching above its weight in AI+Robotics. The truth is that the engineering and organizational work has been underway since the 1st gen Autopilot in [----]. Today the robustness of Tesla's fully vertically-integrated tech stack is unparalleled" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1706390148282454121) 2023-09-25T19:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why confine a physical entity to just one humanoid shape A superintelligence could exist within a collective form comprising billions or trillions of individual robot-bodies moving around in the real world. Just like how a human has trillions of cells but the idea that each cell might possess its own consciousness isn't essential for the overall human level consciousness" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1706397636734132587) 2023-09-25T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm wondering how end-to-end for locomotion will work. Data collection for hand control is more intuitive as humans can always see their arms and hands walking is a little different. Humans often tilt their necks to see the ground directly beneath them. Will the bot have to make up for the lack of neck movement by accurately remembering the terrain and relying more on proprioception to fill in the gaps in visibility @jamesdouma @GoingBallistic5 It might be necessary for the human demonstrator to wear a neck brace to prevent neck movements" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1706740608650690561) 2023-09-26T18:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The CTO of @agilityrobotics recently said that the US faces a labor shortage of [--] million workers in logistics and manufacturing. She doesn't see the problem of workers being replaced happening any time soon. I believe she is underestimating the speed at which we'll transition from "not-a-problem" to a significant issue. While technology is essential to human progress failing to acknowledge an impending monumental societal shift seems unwise" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1706756061561340015) 2023-09-26T19:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@j_n1cks @heydave7 Makes sense. Just noticed in the demo video that the field of view of bots perspective goes low enough to see a bit of feet and knees in standing position" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1706769987355202001) 2023-09-26T20:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@GoingBallistic5 That cold open 😆" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1707167794532700310) 2023-09-27T22:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Handling soft deformable materials like plastic bags is a very hard problem for robots. This new vision-based method achieved a success rate of 67-81% across variety of bags" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1707174689678999861) 2023-09-27T23:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Ken_Goldberg What's your opinion on the recent Tesla Bot update video You've been skeptical about humanoid bots in the past. Do you think Tesla can create a practical humanoid robot within next 2-5 years based on the progress they've shown and considering all the advancements happening in" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1707181341794828559) 2023-09-27T23:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@ajtourville @elonmusk Just in case Twitter dies here's my Mastodon:" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1707814763655475522) 2023-09-29T17:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The most impressive part of the recent Tesla Bot update video is the speed at which all the important aspects of the project are coming together. Quick glance at the timeline: Nov [----] - AI Day: Elon announced his grand vision with some design slides and Tesla began hiring for the project. Feb 2022: The Bumble-C prototype was assembled. Aug [----] - AI Day 2: Bumble-C walked on stage. The latest gen prototype made its first appearance. Tesla engineers presented the detailed architecture of both software and hardware components. March [----] - Investor Day: A video was shown featuring multiple" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1707915994566717756) 2023-09-30T00:31Z [----] followers, 238.6K engagements "@recentsneakers @RemiCadene Thanks Retweet by Remi is big deal to me" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1708090436588548367) 2023-09-30T12:04Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements "Correction: AI day [--] was in Aug [----] not 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1708097881323040871) 2023-09-30T12:34Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements "@watersavvy Probably some of the Teslas and SpaceXs suppliers" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1708114909995921735) 2023-09-30T13:41Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements "@AndreaSisti8 [--]. Elon already owns a humanoid robot startup. Elon bought Twitter; Tesla didnt. [--]. There's nothing those other companies can do that Tesla can't do better. Tesla acquiring any of them would be like SpaceX acquiring Blue Origin" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1708120017857024005) 2023-09-30T14:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Ancient_Geo @Tesla_Optimus Thank you Geo" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1708120254738763927) 2023-09-30T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Xil_llix @recentsneakers @RemiCadene Thanks for your support from the beginning" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1708124451215376441) 2023-09-30T14:19Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements "@OpenskiesX @Tesla Thank you OS" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1708127836693733421) 2023-09-30T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@watersavvy The scope of applications the bot can handle will depend on its ability to progressively master more complex higher-level skills. More importantly the timing of Tesla's decisions to market the bot to other businesses will influence the range of business or consumer" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1708187912230281514) 2023-09-30T18:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@EvEvangelist Potential is far beyond current human labor output" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1708236764681535871) 2023-09-30T21:45Z 25.4K followers, [---] engagements "@Micro2Macr0 Thanks Wasnt expecting this kind of response :)" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1708267487450861604) 2023-09-30T23:48Z 25.2K followers, [----] engagements "Parkour or athleticism isnt required for any of the day to day tasks at factories homes or other work places. What Atlas has showed with moving stuff isnt dexterous manipulation its gross manipulation for pre-planned activities. The hydraulic actuation is too costly and inefficient for practical scalable applications. Theres a reason why Spot has electric motors. BD is yet to show us a viable hardware platform for a humanoid" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1708282229150118060) 2023-10-01T00:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "In the biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson there are fascinating insights into the design discussions for the hands of Optimus. Elon announced his plans to build Optimus on AI Day in August [----]. A few days later Teslas design chief Franz von Holzhausen convened a group to begin building the robot that could emulate a human: This entire design process underscores the delicate balance designers must strike between imitating human-like features and making it functional for the robotic tasks. In another weekly meeting Elon and team discussed how they could make Optimus's fingers feel" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1708979084200648933) 2023-10-02T22:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Rivian is the most pampered among the EV upstarts that emerged during the EV bubble of 2020-21. Raising $14 billion in their IPO proved to be a double-edged sword. They treated that capital as if it were free money which had lasting effects on their corporate culture and fiscal discipline. In contrast Tesla constantly faced cash crunch during its early days of volume production which forced them to adopt a lean approach despite needing to do pioneering work in engineering supply-chain and manufacturing. This ingrained in their culture the importance of saving every penny and achieving more" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1710005336491647177) 2023-10-05T18:53Z [----] followers, 11.1K engagements "A new bipedal robot made by Disney can mimic the movements of Disney characters using a blend of animation techniques and machine-learning. Not gonna happen anytime soon but it would be fun if you could customize Optimus's movements to resemble your favorite movie character" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1711834597133324613) 2023-10-10T20:02Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements "Tesla has just posted a new job opening for a Production Supervisor to manage the actuator prototype production line. The person "will lead the team that assembles the most torque and power dense humanoid actuators in the world." @elonmusk said in the Q2 earnings call that the first Optimus integrated with fully Tesla-designed actuators would be ready around November. The job posting is a big sign of progress toward that goal" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1712199232508330341) 2023-10-11T20:11Z [----] followers, 182.5K engagements "@FarnumAIAIO Vert exciting indeed Thanks for the follow" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1712210944598905188) 2023-10-11T20:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "They'll initiate a pilot production line only after finalizing the production candidate for each type of actuator. Typically a part would require only a small number of prototypes but actuators are unique. There are no off-the-shelf actuators that work well with compelling humanoid robot designs. Tesla had to bring this in-house to take control of their destiny. Given the vast scope for innovation and refinement they will likely need to iterate over hundreds of designs and test the most promising ones. Even after finalizing the production candidates they'll continue to work on prototype" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1712508981267279957) 2023-10-12T16:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tesla's Optimus vs. Boston Dynamics' Atlas Every time the topic of the Tesla Bot arises people often mention Atlas by Boston Dynamics. Atlas showcases impressive acrobatics and dance moves and has the capability to carry heavy objects. For many it seems to represent the gold standard in humanoid robot capability. However I'd like to argue that in terms of practicality and overall approach the Tesla Bot is far superior. Commercial Viability Have you ever seen a factory worker a nursing home aide or a restaurant worker performing acrobatics to complete their tasks With the right tools the vast" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1714371363740459092) 2023-10-17T20:02Z [----] followers, 62.7K engagements "The humanoid robot space is heating up. On Tuesday Figure unveiled its prototype Figure [--] robot showcasing human-like walking. The company claims they reached this milestone within "12 months of company inception" even though the company was founded [--] months ago in May [----]. Regardless the progress they've made is impressive especially considering they're a small startup that embarked on extensive hardware design and systems integration from the ground up. The CTO revealed that they aren't using machine learning for control. Instead the walking was achieved through a classical robotics" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1715065130143363186) 2023-10-19T17:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The recruitment video for Dyno tech shows some cool close-up shots of their Dyno test bench testing an actuator prototype for Optimus's hip/shoulder. Tesla Bot team is developing custom actuators in-house requiring them to iterate through numerous prototypes and rapidly refine them. There are no off-the-shelf actuators that work well for a compelling humanoid robot. Years of experience in electric car's motor development gives them a distinct edge in various engineering aspects of designing testing and manufacturing Tesla Bot's actuators" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1715103076515029130) 2023-10-19T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Amazon to begin testing Digit the humanoid robot from @agilityrobotics. Initial use for Digit will be to help employees with tote recycling. Amazon is an investor in Agility Robotics" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1715154612096045409) 2023-10-19T23:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Q3 Earnings Call - Key takeaways Regarding Tesla Bot: End-to-end approach will enable Optimus to learn how to do things simply by looking "Nobody is going to do it better than Tesla not by a long shot. Boston Dynamics is impressive but their robot lacks the brain." Optimus will have hard-coded localized control to shut it off to avoid "The Terminator outcome" Elon avoided commenting on the goal of deploying bots in Tesla factories next year. "a few years from now it can probably do ballet" Both Elon and Vaibhav talked about investing heavily in AI and Optimus. "Tesla has the best real-world" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1716561324883538422) 2023-10-23T21:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@WholeMarsBlog Yo select me please Id love to join" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1717376570585919817) 2023-10-26T03:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is further evidence that LLMs can enable robotic systems with human-like contextual reasoning abilities. There are many semantic irregularities in the real world that are hard to anticipate or collect data for. Popular examples include Autopilot disengagements due to inactive traffic lights carried by trucks and phantom braking caused by images of stop signs on roadside billboards. Those issues were fixed with retraining after they were detected in real-world beta testing. What if the anomalies were detected preemptively by an LLM running in shadow mode This paper demonstrates that this" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1719800080038019512) 2023-11-01T19:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@alexandrei64 @corbinwilliams @WholeMarsBlog NIO ec7" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1719998679120273661) 2023-11-02T08:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "China's Call to Action for Rapid Development of Humanoid Robots. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a nine page guideline yesterday: Establish a humanoid robot innovation system make breakthroughs in key technologies and ensure supply of core components by [----] Humanoid robots should become an important new engine of economic growth by [----] Humanoid robots in the manufacturing sector is a priority Directed the industry to focus on the brain cerebellum and limbs of humanoid robots led by breakthroughs in AI" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1720515583886946436) 2023-11-03T18:57Z [----] followers, 36.6K engagements "@Xil_llix What are your thoughts on the factory timeline It's interesting that Elon chose to keep his cards close to his chest during the last earnings call" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1720519352959824267) 2023-11-03T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@dhaval_shroff @MKBHD Cool but did it come with an Optimus body in matte black" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1721618486064304403) 2023-11-06T20:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Tesla Bot team has a new job posting for Manufacturing Engineering "to build humanoid robots for engineering validation purposes and to support high-volume launch around the globe."" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1721652602235224414) 2023-11-06T22:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@FarnumAIAIO That's for identifying issues in manufacturing processes rather than product design" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1721661982980604146) 2023-11-06T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Elon on the Tesla Bot in the latest Lex Fridman interview: There are no off-the-shelf motors electronics or sensors available for humanoid robots. Couldn't find a source of electric motors suitable for humanoid robots for any amount of money. Ultimately Optimus can be made for less than the cost of a car. One of the goals Elon has for Optimus is that it can pick up a needle and a thread and then thread the needle just by looking. This might be achieved in a year. The video-in - controls-out (end-to-end) approach of FSD will apply to the Tesla Bot as well. "Optimus will figure out how to do" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1722770222783123811) 2023-11-10T00:16Z [----] followers, 31.7K engagements "Chinese robotics company Fourier Intelligence has released a new video showcasing multiple GR-1 robots highlighting a range of motions including some stiff walking" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1727464496971788300) 2023-11-22T23:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "YouTuber Cleo Abram recently visited Boston Dynamics to explore the capabilities of the Atlas robot. She discussed the role of machine learning in robotics referencing Optimus in this context. It seems Atlas hasn't made much progress since the parkour video [--] years ago" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1727615857705283742) 2023-11-23T09:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Ken_Goldberg Do you view it as primarily a challenging engineering problem or is it more about needing scientific breakthroughs in certain aspects" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1729196441804173510) 2023-11-27T17:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "CEO of Figure @adcock_brett shared in a recent interview that within the next [--] days they hope to demonstrate human-level performance work that a client would pay for. He remarked positively on Tesla Optimus team stating that they have a really good shot at making it work" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1731204919255007326) 2023-12-03T06:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Fascinating commentary by @karpathy from Nov [----] on the rapid development of Optimus prototype and how Tesla possesses all the necessary ingredients to make this a viable scalable humanoid robot" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1731313588432695730) 2023-12-03T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Figure's CEO @adcock_brett gives a lab tour discussing their AI-driven approach for humanoid robots and the company's culture and vision. "As we approach the next [--] or [--] years every person in the world has a humanoid and that humanoid will do everything for you physically."" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1731486501530374293) 2023-12-04T01:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Unitree released a new video demonstrating dynamic walking on uneven surfaces and advanced balance control. It's hard not to wince when the bot gets kicked in the back. I hope Tesla will avoid showing Optimus being kicked and pushed. Just tell us it works no need for visuals" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1731545727300776059) 2023-12-04T05:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a partnership investment or even an acquisition of Figure. Google has a notable history with humanoid robotics projects: They acquired Boston Dynamics in [----] only to sell it to SoftBank in [----]. Acquired another startup Schaft Robotics in [----] which focused on bipedal robots. Google shut down the Schaft unit in [----] after failing to find buyers. The internal project known as 'The Everyday Robot Project' was made public in [----]. It focuses on developing" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1732135859770753239) 2023-12-05T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@JayLiStanford Well Nest is quite successful. HTC acquisition seems to have worked out too considering how pixel is finally making a mark in sales" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1732464762158805278) 2023-12-06T18:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The implications of a multimodal AI like Gemini are substantial. Truly general-purpose humanoid robots must solve complex reasoning and planning in real-world settings by combining information from natural language audio and video. Gemini serves as an apparent existence proof" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1732566893909987454) 2023-12-07T01:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "GXO Logistics announced on Wednesday that they're conducting a proof-of-concept pilot for @agilityrobotics' Digit robot at a SPANX warehouse in Georgia. Why is Digit so slow and cautious when only moving clothes in a tote in a controlled environment" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1733207835587281187) 2023-12-08T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "As per Agility's CEO Digit's current op. cost is $10-$12 /hour expected to decrease to $2 to $3 (plus s/w overheads) with scale. Cost/hour is not useful without knowing the robot's hourly output. Cost/output is more relevant provided robot meets time sensitivity of tasks" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1733220362496938395) 2023-12-08T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1x's first Open House for engineers is on January 25-26 at their HQ in Moss Norway. It includes the opportunity to meet EVE and NEO humanoid robots designed by 1X" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1733750796234416480) 2023-12-10T07:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Incredible how Tesla's engineering leads keep revealing details of their cutting-edge stuff which you'd think they would want to keep secret for longer. It's rewarding for all the engineers to have their work recognized publicly. Turns the heads of top talent looking for a job. True to the mission -- inspiring the industry and pushing the supply chain forward for everyone's benefit It helps that everyone is secured in their ability move faster than others can replicate your current level" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1734281050132750429) 2023-12-11T18:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@GoingBallistic5 Mr. Manual Handler is such a luddite" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1734706080985367030) 2023-12-12T22:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Egg handling task is a great way to show: ☑ High-precision perception and proprioception ☑ Motor torque control using tactile feedback and joint state - adaptive grip force without breaking the egg. ☑ Manipulation likely trained with imitation learning or RL via sim-to-real" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1734814943663591591) 2023-12-13T05:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "On Aug [--] [----] @elonmusk presented his vision and concept design slideshow. He began by saying 'The Tesla Bot will be real.' It seemed so pie-in-the-sky & quixotic to many experts and tech journalists a lot of them expressed some mix of doubts skepticism and cynicism" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1735055026492706987) 2023-12-13T21:52Z [----] followers, 227.6K engagements ""The kind of AI it would take to power a fully autonomous robot doesnt exist. Rosie the aforementioned Robot from the Jetsons is not real. In fact and in spite of my enthusiasm for the idea I doubt well see a fully-autonomous robot in the next [--] years." -- The Next Web" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1735055035770482720) 2023-12-13T21:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Past [--] years have seen major breakthroughs in robotic reasoning planning & learning and rapid evolution of large AI models showing general understanding of world. We see proliferation of humanoid robot startups. Also China is all in on the idea:" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1735055037792243714) 2023-12-13T21:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@svrobo Good job Apollo" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1735094800737849855) 2023-12-14T00:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@joehansenxx @elonmusk Thanks I love this quote by Eric Hoffer "In times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1735193138363588858) 2023-12-14T07:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@LimitingThe Gali is a legend Gali rallied the retail investors in [----] to convince Elon to include their representation on the call. The Q1 [----] conference call was a historic moment for retail investors and believers in Teslas long-term mission" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1736180141779558538) 2023-12-17T00:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I see now. I had misinterpreted it earlier. I think the complexity of the manufacturing and supply chain for a general-purpose humanoid will be closer to that of the iPhone than the Model Y. I like these two examples because both involve high-tech parts and were designed for high scalability. The Model Y went from nothing to [---] million units/year in about [--] years. The iPhone went from nothing to [--] million units/year in the same time frame. The iPhone has a few dozen unique parts while the Model Y has [-----] unique parts. I can't imagine the part count for a humanoid bot being more than" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1737001336787644649) 2023-12-19T06:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What's the maximum subscription fee you'd pay for a household-use Tesla Optimus that can hypothetically reliably perform chores including cleaning organizing kitchen cooking dishs gardening laundry & trash disposal Assume $0 upfront price. Pick the closest option. $500 /month $1000 /month $3000 /month $2000 /month $500 /month $1000 /month $3000 /month $2000 /month" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1737219452977209667) 2023-12-19T21:12Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements "@eguilbs Sorry could you elaborate a bit" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1737230334394282060) 2023-12-19T21:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@TheSanctuaryAI I'm not sure what qualifies as a new announcement in that article. It's been over [--] months since you acquired Giant AI and Tangible Research" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1737546435489599942) 2023-12-20T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "208 people responded. 50% indicating they would spend up to $1000 or more monthly for a highly functional humanoid robot to assist with household tasks" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1737598634391486531) 2023-12-20T22:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@thetylerhayes Neo has humanoid hands. Hoping to see some demos published during their first open house next month" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1737928808647532749) 2023-12-21T20:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Scott estimates Gen-2's walking speed at [---] mph and notes that Optimus needs to double this speed to match the human walking speed required for effective factory operation. I believe the current speed is likely throttled for the robot's safety while they perfect the learning architecture for whole-body control. Task learning won't treat walking as a separate activity to ensure precise coordination of the whole body. Opening a door is a great example of this coordination. Like humans the robot needs to turn the knob and then start walking backward or sideways as it pulls the door open. Many" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1737947433706094747) 2023-12-21T21:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@karpathy All my dumb questions that too with a bunch of lazy typos that poor ChatGPT has to spell correct and comprehend" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1737976314190270941) 2023-12-21T23:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@chris_j_paxton A timely opportunity to achieve your new year's resolution of weight shedding. Combine robot training with your weight loss training" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1738271659960996329) 2023-12-22T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Scobleizer You were on Santas nerdy list" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1739559927029588087) 2023-12-26T08:13Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@WholeMarsBlog Ho hum wake me up when the fleet awakens with v12 or Grok is the new COO of Tesla" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1739563459124273343) 2023-12-26T08:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What an incredible journey [----] has been for the Tesla Bot Time to spotlight the highlights: January 21st: A video featuring the actuators team engineers discussing Tesla's unique vertically integrated approach to designing and building actuators" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310104065634321) 2023-12-28T09:53Z [----] followers, 110.9K engagements "January 25th during the annual earnings call @elonmusk emphasized the magnitude of the opportunity and Tesla's exceptional capabilities in real-world AI" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310107320443242) 2023-12-28T09:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "February 14th: "Love at First Optical Recognition" ❤" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310109958615146) 2023-12-28T09:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "May 16th Update Video: Multiple Gen-1 prototypes were showcased demonstrating: Motor torque control Locomotion Perception End-to-end manipulation tasks" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310115033686465) 2023-12-28T09:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "June 21st: Tesla announced a roadmap targeting [---] Exa-Flops of training compute by end of [----] with in-house Dojo supercomputer deployments expected to match Nvidia's next year. Availability of compute is crucial for developing a truly general-purpose humanoid robot" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310117537689960) 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "July 19th during the Q2 earnings call @elonmusk spoke for the first time about his vision of combining @neuralink and Optimus limbs to aid amputees" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310120603742360) 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "September 24th Update Video: ✔Proprioception from vision and joint state. ✔Achieved long-horizon task with fully end-to-end training from video data" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310122617008496) 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "October 18th Q3 Earnings Call: End-to-end approach will enable Optimus to learn tasks simply by looking "Nobody is going to do it better than Tesla. Boston Dynamics is impressive but their robot lacks the brain." Hard-coded localized control to shut Optimus off" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1740310125053906975) 2023-12-28T09:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "October 19th Recruitment Pitch for Dyno Technicians: Showcased a high degree of vertical integration and cross-functional skill utilization" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310127461499250) 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "December 1st Optimus Gen-2 Major improvements revealed: Real-time(1x) video no CGI Tesla-designed actuators No visible cabling Neck with [--] DoF 30% faster walking Human-like foot [--] kg weight reduction Better hands Tactile sensing fingers" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740310129940332996) 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Tesla Bot will not only transform existing industries but also give rise to new ones. It represents more than just automation; it's a bold leap into an era of abundance. [----] is set to be an exciting year for Optimus and I'll do my best to chronicle the journey. end" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1740310141885649120) 2023-12-28T09:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@DoctorJack16 @elonmusk 💯Tesla also knows the recipe for embodied AI better than anyone. Having a large fleet out early and running the incremental data collection cycles is the key" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740426044782567838) 2023-12-28T17:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In 1x's latest video their EVE robot is showcased autonomously moving around the studio. Five different prototypes can be seen" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740808320993395027) 2023-12-29T18:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@techAU NEO from 1x will have humanoid hands and legs. They're yet to show a demo of NEO. I'm hoping we'll see it during their first open house scheduled for end next month" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740814934714523788) 2023-12-29T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "AI x Robotics Engineer at Tesla: Agrees that [----] will be a pivotal year for mastering everyday human tasks Believes that deploying the fleet early will be a huge advantage States the need for more extensive quality data collection than what open-source datasets offer Strong agree Having focused on robotics for past 10+ years and ran circles to build intelligent agents it feels like we are finally approaching a tipping point where the line between fiction and reality will fade and we will feel confident about deploying these systems in Strong agree Having focused on robotics for past 10+" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1740829706268852725) 2023-12-29T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@rightpointNS Men signing up for beta testing" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1741242778087227787) 2023-12-30T23:40Z 21.8K followers, [---] engagements "@RyanTanaka3" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1741812544174784608) 2024-01-01T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In [----] the Tesla Bot made amazing strides. As we enter [----] let's check the status of other players in this space. Healthy competition in the emerging technology sector is crucial for driving innovation" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1741904504663212472) 2024-01-01T19:29Z [----] followers, 141.8K engagements "Figure In Oct [----] Figure showed a demo of dynamic walking with the Figure [--] bot. CEO @adcock_brett has claimed that Figure [--] is already performing complex tasks using end-to-end NNs and he hopes to demonstrate that within the next couple of months" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1741904507334955173) 2024-01-01T19:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1x showed an impressive demos of teleoperated manipulation with wheeled robot EVE. They're also developing NEO which features humanoid hands/legs. Mar [----] @OpenAI led an investment round to acquire a stake in 1x a move that signals strong potential" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1741904509851594926) 2024-01-01T19:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Clone Clone is adopting a unique approach in their anthropomorphic hand design creating the most human-like musculoskeletal hand using hydraulic muscles and valves. They're also working on the Clone Torso using a similar approach" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1741905586068046295) 2024-01-01T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Boston Dynamics In [----] we saw nothing new in their humanoid robot efforts. Atlas's pioneering work remains in the research phase with no clear vision for a practical applications. Atlas's recent CBS News appearance showcased the same capabilities first seen two years ago" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1741905588249051612) 2024-01-01T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A very interesting development to watch in [----] will be how big tech giants engage with the humanoid robot space. Creating a truly general-purpose and scalable humanoid robot requires cutting-edge AI foundational models massive-scale data engine capabilities and extensive training infrastructure. Companies like Google Meta Microsoft and Nvidia have already conducted substantial foundational research in AI and robotics. Will they seek acquisitions or establish close partnerships with humanoid robot startups And will there be rumors about Apple designing their own humanoid robot Tesla is" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1741908198100271181) 2024-01-01T19:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "BD never intended to productionize it. Atlas is a research project that wasnt designed to be cost-effective or practical in real-world scenarios. You now see a proliferation of projects because the path to a viable general-purpose robot looks promising - the necessary technological vectors are converging. Regarding warehouses many existing ones are designed for humans. Retrofitting them for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) is not always cost-effective. In general a sophisticated humanoid might be an excessive solution for mere pick-and-place operations. The real value of general-purpose robots" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1742063433145782486) 2024-01-02T06:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "New groundbreaking research in AI x Robotics The system can autonomously perform various mobile bimanual tasks including cooking cleaning housekeeping and operating an elevator. The hardware costs only $32k. Learning is achieved through human demonstration data and co-training. Meet Mobile ALOHA 🤖 Whats new: - low-cost but widely-capable teleop platform 🦾🛞 - imitation learning just works Paper/Code/Videos: https://t.co/I7Qm64cwK0 Led by @zipengfu and @tonyzzhao https://t.co/q6xxUByPEQ Meet Mobile ALOHA 🤖 Whats new: - low-cost but widely-capable teleop platform 🦾🛞 - imitation learning" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1742638352468443289) 2024-01-03T20:05Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements "CEO of 1x explains why Honda's ASIMO failed: It had poor movement efficiency and lacked adaptability for safe real-world touch & collision handling. 1x's NEO robot with tendon-driven limbs and 100x less moment of inertia compared to ASIMO allows human-like adaptability. Kinetic Energy is 1/2*(m*v2+I*w2). Notice the velocities are squared. That's why in nature nothing ever moves faster than it has to. ASIMO has motors with 100:1 reducers rotating 100x the joint speeds that's [------] times the energy. Think of a big flywheel spinning up Kinetic Energy is 1/2*(m*v2+I*w2). Notice the velocities" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1742694718629445763) 2024-01-03T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Joe__Black__ Changes in objects and environments will require additional training. A universally adaptable solution is a monumental challenge akin to creating a world model in robotics" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1742702207236260043) 2024-01-04T00:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The CEO described it as 'androids with tendons loosely inspired by human muscles.' An article on IEEE from five days ago referred to NEO as a 'tendon-based' robot. While their website doesn't mention tendons specifically it does reference a 'muscle-like' anatomy" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1742802620891451541) 2024-01-04T06:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "It's a teleoperated robot not autonomous. It could be trained to do these tasks autonomously. Takeaway: this level of skill can be achieved with just 2-finger grippers. Optimus hand with [--] fingers & [--] DoF is extremely capable. The brain is the constraint not the body. Mobile ALOHA's hardware is very capable. We brought it home yesterday and tried more tasks It can: - do laundry👔👖 - self-charge⚡ - use a vacuum - water plants🌳 - load and unload a dishwasher - use a coffee machine☕ - obtain drinks from the fridge and open a beer🍺 - open https://t.co/XUGz7NhpeA Mobile ALOHA's hardware is" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743000296270467152) 2024-01-04T20:03Z [--] followers, 16.7K engagements "@WholeMarsBlog I just spotted one earlier this evening in Fremont" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743154394001248462) 2024-01-05T06:16Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "How Optimus achieves side-to-side wrist wagging movement as explained by robotics expert @GoingBallistic5. Dr. Scott Walter @GoingBallistic5 met me in Zrich to do a hands on comparison of @Tesla_Optimus Gen [--] Bot and the Gen [--] Model that is shown at the Tesla Showroom im Zrich. We also discuss what is expected of [----] for Tesla https://t.co/RTeOvL5MH7 Dr. Scott Walter @GoingBallistic5 met me in Zrich to do a hands on comparison of @Tesla_Optimus Gen [--] Bot and the Gen [--] Model that is shown at the Tesla Showroom im Zrich. We also discuss what is expected of [----] for Tesla https://t.co/RTeOvL5MH7" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743367665547374722) 2024-01-05T20:23Z [--] followers, 44K engagements "👀 Excited to see what's next from @Figure_robot tomorrow They unveiled the Figure [--] robot three months ago showcasing dynamic walking. we just had an AI breakthrough in our lab robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment and that moment is happening tomorrow we just had an AI breakthrough in our lab robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment and that moment is happening tomorrow" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743793528898281604) 2024-01-07T00:35Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "An AI breakthrough could be in partnership with @GoogleDeepMind. AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a partnership investment or even an acquisition of Figure. Google has a notable history with humanoid robotics projects: They acquired Boston https://t.co/6OqMLgT2b4 AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a partnership investment or even an acquisition of Figure. Google has a notable history with humanoid robotics" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743796205703025086) 2024-01-07T00:46Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@adcock_brett Exciting" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1743797457597976931) 2024-01-07T00:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A new Figure [--] demo showcases an object manipulation task using end-to-end NN. The video is at 1X speed. Figure [--] has learned to make coffee ☕ End-to-end AI system trained in [--] hours just by watching humans make coffee Our neural networks are taking video in trajectories out Join us to ship a fleet of AI robots: https://t.co/7fGEbRbeol https://t.co/DNAZWnaqUv Figure [--] has learned to make coffee ☕ End-to-end AI system trained in [--] hours just by watching humans make coffee Our neural networks are taking video in trajectories out Join us to ship a fleet of AI robots: https://t.co/7fGEbRbeol" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1744010115991388269) 2024-01-07T14:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@adcock_brett Impressive progress Is it vision-only or does it use other sensor modalities as well What do you use for the inference computer" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1744050385428652517) 2024-01-07T17:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The most impressive part of today's demo video is how Figure [--] has learned to self-correct its mistakes" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1744051293696717210) 2024-01-07T17:40Z [----] followers, 13.7K engagements "More validation for @Tesla_Optimuss vision-based end-to-end approach. Once it's proven to work with the robot it becomes a matter of incrementally collecting more/better data and training the NNs to scale the number and variety of tasks the robot can handle. Why is this so important the reason why this is so groundbreaking is if you can get human data for an application (making coffee folding laundry warehouse work etc) you can then train an AI system end-to-end on Figure [--] there is a path to scale to every use case and Why is this so important the reason why this is so groundbreaking is if" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1744056601563238827) 2024-01-07T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI @BostonDynamics @UnitreeRobotics" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1744456621030580551) 2024-01-08T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Among all of Nvidia's partners developing humanoids Agility Robotics seems to be ahead of the others in their production plans. ISAAC already has hundreds of customers for narrow-purpose and industrial robots. Nvidia continually improves the platform to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements. The platform is still in the early stages for general-purpose applications" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1744496082409996300) 2024-01-08T23:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A new Chinese humanoid startup emerged two weeks ago and is a blatant copycat. Their robot not only looks the same but the design of various joint structures is also copied from Optimus. Even their demo video imitates Tesla's" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745155105421471998) 2024-01-10T18:46Z [----] followers, 16K engagements "@AGItechgonewild Copying visible design is one thing but ther's a lot more that goes under the hood to bring parts to life like mechatronics integration control systems actuator design etc. We can only hope this is not a case of IP theft (code/eng docs). Tesla needs to be really vigilant" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745166788894339498) 2024-01-10T19:32Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@yanxiao18505209 It appears intentional that they aim to be seen as a complete Tesla rip-off. Is this a deliberate strategy to attract Chinese investors by leveraging Tesla's prestige" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745168901774942714) 2024-01-10T19:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@nthnunderthesun @FrankWunderli13 No doubt about that or the forecast that there will be multiple winners in this space" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745206524233023610) 2024-01-10T22:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@ericjang11 That's an interesting insight. I was wondering the same earlier. @yanxiao18505209 It appears intentional that they aim to be seen as a complete Tesla rip-off. Is this a deliberate strategy to attract Chinese investors by leveraging Tesla's prestige @yanxiao18505209 It appears intentional that they aim to be seen as a complete Tesla rip-off. Is this a deliberate strategy to attract Chinese investors by leveraging Tesla's prestige" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745231045874896983) 2024-01-10T23:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The VP of AI at @1x_tech weighed in on the strategy of the Chinese startup replicating Tesla's design. @TeslaBotJournal Chinese entrepreneurs & VCs *worship* Musk and imitating his decision making as closely as possible is seen as virtuous in their funding ecosystem. I think Kepler's strategy is a "proof of replication" - by showing that they can do everything exactly the same down to the demo @TeslaBotJournal Chinese entrepreneurs & VCs *worship* Musk and imitating his decision making as closely as possible is seen as virtuous in their funding ecosystem. I think Kepler's strategy is a "proof" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745231355695534451) 2024-01-10T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Norwegian humanoid robotics startup @1x_tech closed $100 million Series B funding. The previous round was led by @OpenAI in March 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1745478590492471581) 2024-01-11T16:11Z 18.5K followers, [----] engagements "Major announcement from @1x_techs VP of AI: NEO will be released as a consumer robot that you will be able to order for home use soon. With NEO we are going direct-to-consumer for the home market. You will be able to order one with your credit card on our website soon With NEO we are going direct-to-consumer for the home market. You will be able to order one with your credit card on our website soon" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745494982067413472) 2024-01-11T17:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Another Figure announcement is coming up Any ideas or predictions about what it could be I suspect it could be about the announcement of a partnership with @GoogleDeepMind. AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a partnership investment or even an acquisition of Figure. Google has a notable history with humanoid robotics projects: They acquired Boston https://t.co/6OqMLgT2b4 AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745527909086060630) 2024-01-11T19:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@MatteoCimadom @GoogleDeepMind That's a good one. They do have some agreements with Fortune [--] companies plural for robot deployment. The announcement could be about that. if you work on AI consider joining Figure: 1/ deploy robots at-scale to signed Fortune [--] companies generating 📈training data 2/ work on latest AI research problems and test real-time on embodied agents 3/ work alongside AI team who are ex-Google DeepMind Cruise Amazon if you work on AI consider joining Figure: 1/ deploy robots at-scale to signed Fortune [--] companies generating 📈training data 2/ work on latest AI research" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745530723220775418) 2024-01-11T19:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@suzannegildert @TheSanctuaryAI From the depths of a ginormous data lake a Phoenix emerges" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745569204185809117) 2024-01-11T22:11Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "In a recent interview with Bill Gates @sama talked about @OpenAI's intentions with robotics: They've always planned to come back to robotics. OpenAI put robotics on hold because they started too early which hindered their focus on fundamental ML research a necessary prerequisite. OpenAI has been investing in robotics companies. The field is finally seeing some exciting hardware platforms for robots with which OpenAI's models can be potentially used to say "Alright let's do amazing things with a robot."" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745887008638050459) 2024-01-12T19:14Z [----] followers, 28.2K engagements "What was in the video that left @teardowntitan shocked During his visit to Giga-Texas someone showed Sandy a "3-5 minute-long video" on their phone of a "vastly different robot" than what he had seen from Tesla. This could simply mean it was unlike any industrial robot he had seen on his Giga-Texas tour. The robot had a head with peripheral vision and silicone fingers. That sounds like Optimus. Sandy mentioned that the robot "can do things that an average human can't do." Is this a bit of hyperbole or did Sandy genuinely see something mind-blowing The Gen-2 demo released a few days after" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746269561882808830) 2024-01-13T20:34Z [----] followers, 103.5K engagements "@TeslaLarry Great info to keep track of. Thanks for sharing Larry Atlas is more of a research platform than a prototype. Figure had [--] employees as of last month: Figure's CEO @adcock_brett gives a lab tour discussing their AI-driven approach for humanoid robots and the company's culture and vision. "As we approach the next [--] or [--] years every person in the world has a humanoid and that humanoid will do everything for you physically." https://t.co/JtwL8zsEow Figure's CEO @adcock_brett gives a lab tour discussing their AI-driven approach for humanoid robots and the company's culture and" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746303258271093110) 2024-01-13T22:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@sealinportugal @teardowntitan 😄" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1746318645331173566) 2024-01-13T23:49Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@TeslaBoomerMama @MissJilianne 💯 How did a part-time CEO who simultaneously worked at Tesla and SpaceX for [--] years outperform all the other companies each with a CEO who badged in 9-to-5 on weekdays in multiple industries (automotive energy storage fast charging aerospace and satellite internet)" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746790088342905341) 2024-01-15T07:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tesla stands out in stark contrast ✓ Engineering prowess in key areas ✓ AI tech stack and data-engine expertise ✓ Training infra ✓ Manufacturing expertise ✓ $26B in the bank The factor that supercharges it all is the fast-paced culture complemented by strong leadership. Hi All I am building a database of Humanoid Robotics co's to track for progress. Here is a 1st draft based on open sources. If you have reliable information to update or add to the matrix please DM me at @TeslaLarry and use "TeslaBot" in the first line of the message. https://t.co/4BWP7MQJkq Hi All I am building a database of" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746933086817026503) 2024-01-15T16:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Jason Nvidia taking their AI for Robotics platform to the next level: At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI @BostonDynamics @UnitreeRobotics https://t.co/qpFNSlHC59 At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746947455500046722) 2024-01-15T17:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "It's been only [--] days since Optimus Gen-2 was revealed delicately handling an egg. The learning system is progressing at an amazing pace. Optimus folds a shirt https://t.co/3F5o3jVLq1 Optimus folds a shirt https://t.co/3F5o3jVLq1" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1746969356054188128) 2024-01-15T18:55Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with fine dexterity The teleoperation system is intuitive and precise Data-collection & learning will scale rapidly. Important note: Optimus cannot yet do this autonomously but certainly will be able to do this fully autonomously and in an arbitrary environment (wont require a fixed table with box that has only one shirt) Important note: Optimus cannot yet do this autonomously but certainly will be able to do this fully autonomously and in an" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746975948480889006) 2024-01-15T19:21Z [----] followers, 15K engagements "@MatteoCimadom Yes Elon did mention that it's teleoperated. You do need a robust and highly aligned teleoperation system as part of your leaning system. Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with fine dexterity The teleoperation system is intuitive and precise Data-collection & learning will scale rapidly. https://t.co/fju4ejuU1f Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746976661621621155) 2024-01-15T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@ashishkr9311 @Tesla_Optimus Are you using VR for teleoperation" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746977974036119951) 2024-01-15T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@elonmusk Are you using VR for teleoperation" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746978361606586668) 2024-01-15T19:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@julianibarz The teleoperation must be very robust already to allow such coordinated and elegant movements" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746978520650399973) 2024-01-15T19:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Seven Optimus Gen-2 prototypes in one picture. The Tesla Bot team is building a fleet rapidly to get the data flywheel going. Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with fine dexterity The teleoperation system is intuitive and precise Data-collection & learning will scale rapidly. https://t.co/fju4ejuU1f Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with fine dexterity The" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746980205292601454) 2024-01-15T19:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@adcock_brett Aargh yes should have looked more closely" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1746982497781731816) 2024-01-15T19:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Optimus has the best Humanoid hardware Ive seen. The smoothness and speed of the motions are stunning. Senior Research Scientist at Nvidia I appreciate this so much. Optimus has the best Humanoid hardware Ive seen. The smoothness and speed of the motions are stunning. We can both be excited about the progress (hardware) and stay grounded on the challenges: ChatGPT moment of Robot Foundation Model is not here yet. I appreciate this so much. Optimus has the best Humanoid hardware Ive seen. The smoothness and speed of the motions are stunning. We can both be excited about the progress (hardware)" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1747011318891331615) 2024-01-15T21:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I voted for robotaxi but it's not verifiable which side will turn out to be correct. Robotaxi will probably be lumped with licensing and FSD subscription in the earnings report. Optimus might get lumped with other bots and the profits "earned" by saving costs in Tesla's own facilities won't be measurable from financial statements" [X Link](https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1747309557737722163) 2024-01-16T17:27Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "The most striking aspect of Optimus development is how swiftly all the key aspects of the project are coming together. It blows my mind trying to extrapolate the rate of progress from the past [---] years to the next 3-5 years. Take into account the rapid advancements we're seeing in the AI field and Tesla's plan to deploy [---] Exaflops of training compute by [----]. Let's not forget about manufacturing. Tesla excels in mass manufacturing with a lot of critical tooling and software for manufacturing developed in-house. Brace yourself; the next few years are going to be epic" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1747396578690916798) 2024-01-16T23:13Z [----] followers, 25.8K engagements "@stevenmarkryan It's not operated remotely. The teleoperator is right next to the bot. You can see a gloved hand peeking in at the bottom-right of the frame a few times during the video. Next tasks would be folding large items like bedsheets and your girlfriend's shirt. 😆" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1747510352961843498) 2024-01-17T06:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@teslaownersSV @Tesla_Optimus @Tesla The clip in the middle is from December 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1747649921212404106) 2024-01-17T15:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Boston Dynamics probably started too early in humanoid robotics and carries a lot of baggage from legacy methods. However we must not forget that their pioneering work over the years has pushed the field forward and inspired the imagination of new possibilities. The paradigm in robotics has shifted to embodied AI. The combination of compelling state-of-the-art hardware and emerging AI techniques has opened the field to new entrants pursuing humanoid robots. We will increasingly see big tech companies becoming more involved in this space. We don't know if Boston Dynamics intends to productize" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1747722658467447018) 2024-01-17T20:48Z [----] followers, 10.9K engagements "No the product is still in the development phase. The sales model is an interesting debate but it isn't really a significant factor in modeling valuation. What Tesla gets paid by the customers will ultimately depend on the value proposition of the product and the supply-demand dynamics" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748043568655274337) 2024-01-18T18:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@nickshanks_ Yes I saw that. It would be impressive if they can start field testing this year. The CEO of Figure @adcock_brett stated in a reply that the initial deployment of the humanoid robot in a BMW facility will occur this year. https://t.co/9cAso31wJh The CEO of Figure @adcock_brett stated in a reply that the initial deployment of the humanoid robot in a BMW facility will occur this year. https://t.co/9cAso31wJh" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748043914618245255) 2024-01-18T18:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Four new jobs were posted for Tesla Bot this past week: Embedded Software Engineer Sr. Embedded Software Engineer Triage Specialist Staff Systems Engineer The last one involves 'driving the development of manufacturing line from initial concept to full-scale production'" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748262858515952098) 2024-01-19T08:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@gigafactories Tesla and SpaceX both showing us that the Earth is not flat. 🌎" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748383398094315830) 2024-01-19T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@coberfranc @1x_tech Just meditating" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748385013559964012) 2024-01-19T16:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@JamesVictorino2 @TroyTeslike Just one hand of Optimus has more DoF than most surgical robots. As @tboiesan mentioned self-balancing while maintaining a human-like reach/fluidity adds to the complexity. Capturing the sequence and nuances of whole-body movement is also crucial for efficient e2e NN training" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748411559578370322) 2024-01-19T18:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This might make sense for certain applications where sending humans is dangerous or sometimes impossible for some tasks. Although I don't think Tesla will opt for strictly teleoperated Optimus. Optimus will likely use teleoperation as an important tool to fill in the gaps (while collecting data) and interact with the robot for on the job learning" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748499485578428860) 2024-01-20T00:15Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@adcock_brett Sounds like a malware attack" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748500930402918749) 2024-01-20T00:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Which will become operational first" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748615957025841343) 2024-01-20T07:58Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@Junoit123 Nvidia is playing the ecosystem game At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI @BostonDynamics @UnitreeRobotics https://t.co/qpFNSlHC59 At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI @BostonDynamics" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748747518257881362) 2024-01-20T16:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The crazy part is that it's Brett's account not an imposter's. It has been sending that crypto spam frequently from his account for a few days now while Brett continues to log in to X and send legitimate posts. This seems like a very sophisticated malware attack on of his device(s)" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1748750253774590154) 2024-01-20T16:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Very interesting interview with @Figure_robot's CEO @adcock_brett. Some key takeaways: Apart from BMW Figure has one more commercial agreement for deploying robots which is not in the automotive space. Focus for the next [--] months is on shipping robots to partners proving out their usefulness and continuing to iterate. Sim-to-Real Reinforcement Learning and Imitation Learning through human demonstration have been extremely useful. Refused to disclose how training data was collected for the end-to-end coffee machine task. A less mechanically complex hand can still effectively perform complex" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1749345508429348918) 2024-01-22T08:17Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements "Microsoft CEO @satyanadella in his recent interview at the WEF talked about three major elements that will combine to create platforms for innovation: [--]. Compute infrastructure [--]. AI [--]. AR/VR devices and embodied AI such as humanoid robots" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1749355539598033101) 2024-01-22T08:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The CEO of @OpenAI recently expressed the intention to return to robotics. Microsoft owns 49% of OpenAI. In a recent interview with Bill Gates @sama talked about @OpenAI's intentions with robotics: They've always planned to come back to robotics. OpenAI put robotics on hold because they started too early which hindered their focus on fundamental ML research a necessary https://t.co/UBDvLyjzmm In a recent interview with Bill Gates @sama talked about @OpenAI's intentions with robotics: They've always planned to come back to robotics. OpenAI put robotics on hold because they started too early" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1749355541003157600) 2024-01-22T08:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "New Study: Multisensory embodied LLM that combines visual audio tactile & thermal data. Optimus will need similar reasoning capacities in its world model to understand and interact with its environment using combined sensory data & natural language input. Can LLM engage actively in 3D environments and dynamically gather multisensory interactive data including g visual audio tactile and thermal Introducing MultiPLY a multisensory embodied LLM that seamlessly connects words actions and perceptions https://t.co/TOcnrDEXMG https://t.co/s01zAglEAb Can LLM engage actively in 3D environments and" [X Link](https://x.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1749532101354156224) 2024-01-22T20:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Several companies, including Tesla, UBTech, and Fourier, have made recent advancements in humanoid robot development, showcasing new designs and capabilities. Tesla's Optimus robot is a focus of attention, with Elon Musk stating that it will be produced at a rate of [-------] units per month within the next [--] years. Other companies, such as Unitree and Galbot, are also making progress in humanoid robot development, with Unitree preparing for an IPO in China and Galbot raising $152m in funding.
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Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"AI learns tennis from real videos producing controls for character simulation. Unlike costly motion capture videos are a more abundant and richer data source. Tesla Bot can potentially use this approach to learn skills from videos like manipulating objects or using tools"
X Link 2023-08-16T21:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why We Still Need General-Purpose Humanoid Robots The argument frequently made by skeptics of a humanoid robot future is: Why would we need them when we have special-purpose robots tailored for specific tasks Take for example this toilet cleaning robot from Somatic. While these robots can be undeniably efficient they aren't the answer to everything. Here's why: Economics: Special-purpose robots are economical only when they're kept busy. The initial cost and upkeep can be hefty. A toilet-cleaning robot might be cost-effective for a bustling hotel where it's always on the go. However for"
X Link 2023-08-18T22:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Chief Architect at @agilityrobotics discusses the importance of LLMs and explains why a humanoid robot such as Digit is the ideal embodiment of AI"
X Link 2023-08-19T23:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tesla is currently seeking a manufacturing engineer whose role will be to "drive product specification and integration requirement for Bot to work safely and efficiently in the factories". @elonmusk on latest cc: "Bots will start doing 'useful things' in #Tesla factory next year""
X Link 2023-08-21T21:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why Sophisticated Motor Torque Control is Essential for Humanoid Robots The recent #Tesla Bot update video highlighted motor torque control by showcasing a robotic limb's ability to halt its movement gently upon contact with an egg without crushing it. This technological feat emphasizes the vital role of advanced motor torque control in the development of humanoid robots. The facets of this are multi-dimensional. Human Reflexes and Sensitivity: Humanoid robots aim to emulate human functions. The spectrum of actions ranging from the tender act of hand-holding or picking up an egg to the robust"
X Link 2023-08-23T19:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In New York State a program provides AI companion devices to senior citizens. Over [---] people have received one and 95% of them found the device helpful in reducing loneliness"
X Link 2023-08-24T21:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""NASA is interested in potentially adapting the humanoid robots for use in space to serve as assistants for astronauts living and working on the surface of the Moon and Mars and to act as remote 'avatars' for human operators on Earth.""
X Link 2023-08-28T23:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Two years ago the person who is now the CTO of the humanoid robot startup @agilityrobotics said "We're 20-40 years out on autonomous cars." She also called claims of #Tesla becoming autonomous "BS.""
X Link 2023-08-29T04:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"🚨 New job posting for Tesla Bot manufacturing in Sparks Nevada. The role involves developing "high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce the power electronics.""
X Link 2023-08-29T16:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Andrej Karpathy discusses why the humanoid form-factor makes a lot of sense. @karpathy"
X Link 2023-08-29T22:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Scalable Learning Processes: A Necessity for the Tesla Bot: Here's how Spot from @BostonDynamics acquired the new skill of tripping a circuit breaker: They built a lab replicating the circuit breaker interface. Upgraded the arm's functionality and made custom tools. The process was refined through practice and iterations with each iteration demanding engineering effort. Such a learning process isn't scalable. For the Tesla Bot to be truly general-purpose its training must encompass thousands of versatile tasks. Achieving this will require serious AI capabilities that push the boundaries of"
X Link 2023-08-30T20:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Vision-based suit-less motion capture is getting really good. This is going to allow and simplify the generation of rich and diverse datasets for Tesla Bot at scale. It will enable the bot to learn skills from videos; for instance using YouTube videos of people digging to teach it how to use a shovel. Additionally the bot can be taught to understand predict and in real time respond to the complex mechanical movements of things in its environment such as humans machines tools and other bots"
X Link 2023-09-01T17:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""It's definitely going to happen." @jamesdouma talking about the Tesla Bot"
X Link 2023-09-05T20:49Z 25K followers, [---] engagements
"In the last earnings call @elonmusk talked about his vision to combine @neuralink and robotic limbs for aiding amputees. This could be a groundbreaking advancement compared to what's currently available. Direct brain control replacing reliance on muscle signals. Lifelike sensations instead of indirect feedback like vibrations. Fine-grained learnings and adaptability due to subtle sensory perceptions and a rapid feedback loop from brain activity. Potential to exceed natural human movements and strength. Beyond helping amputees this project has the potential to build a fundamental understanding"
X Link 2023-09-05T22:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A new research proposes the PointHPS framework to accurately estimate human pose and shape from point clouds. The inputs are 3D point clouds from various datasets captured through image processing the GTA-V game engine or LiDAR-capture. Paper:"
X Link 2023-09-06T17:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The CEO of @TheSanctuaryAI @realgeordierose talking about bringing human experience and cognition into the core of humanoid robotics as the ultimate scientific pursuit"
X Link 2023-09-06T18:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A new model Diffusion-CCSP graphically represents problems by integrating distinct learning models. These models trained on tasks like placement and grasp are combined to tackle challenges such as packing a box with various types of 3D objects. Paper:"
X Link 2023-09-07T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tesla operates like a startup even with [------] employees: Absolute founder's autonomy. Avoids design by committee when a unified vision is a must. Pivots quickly upon recognizing mistakes"
X Link 2023-09-08T16:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Work will become optional." @elonmusk"
X Link 2023-09-09T14:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Morgan Stanley is the first to value Dojo and Robotaxi potential in $TSLA price target. It's only a matter of time before analysts view the Tesla Bot as a massive opportunity and another avenue where Tesla's AI and manufacturing prowess might place them in a dominant position"
X Link 2023-09-11T17:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@GoingBallistic5 @jamesdouma @ICannot_Enough @MatchasmMatt What Jonas meant was a car skin equipped with multimodal tactile sensors. It's going to fix all the problems that LiDAR couldn't"
X Link 2023-09-11T18:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"It is interesting in the sense that good battery performance will in large part be the result of making the actuators power electronics and inference hardware super energy-efficient. Tesla already possesses significant know-how in these areas and energy efficiency in bots isn't as critical as it is for cars. The challenges for replicating human skills and experiences will require pioneering work"
X Link 2023-09-13T18:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tesla Bot Valuation by @bradsferguson & @MatchasmMatt Each Bot equates to [--] workers with a 5-year value of $650k. Present value: $469k per bot; Tesla's portion is $234k (50%). Production: Starting at 5k bots in [----] ramping up to 46M by [----]. Annual income:"
X Link 2023-09-15T18:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"According to @jamesdouma the end-to-end training breakthrough for cars doesn't significantly change the rate of progress in Tesla Bot development"
X Link 2023-09-18T17:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Today Agility Robotics announced what they claim to be the world's first humanoid robot factory in Oregon 70k sqft factory opening this year Max 10k "Digit" robots annually Early adopter deliveries in 2024; broad availability in [----] Use: warehouse material handling"
X Link 2023-09-18T18:45Z 25.8K followers, 16.6K engagements
"Tesla Bot economics model from @GoingBallistic5 suggests it'd be more cost-effective than minimum wage workers when operating [--] or [--] daily work shifts. Key assumptions: $60k annual bot lease 30% worker replacement tax $10k overhead: includes charging safety gear"
X Link 2023-09-20T17:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"In the latest Tesla earnings call Elon did talk about his vision to combine @neuralink and @Tesla_Optimus robotic limbs to aid amputees. Clearly he has been thinking about it and I won't be surprised if his teams have already started working on this"
X Link 2023-09-20T18:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A new approach unveiled by @ToyotaResearch teaches robots behaviors using Diffusion technique found in Generative AI such as DALL-E and Midjourney. The same robot has been taught over [--] different dexterous skills like peeling veggies using hand mixers and flipping pancakes"
X Link 2023-09-21T19:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A new method LERF-TOGO lets robots grasp specific parts of objects using natural language instructions. This is done by combining vision and language models to understand and act on objects based on verbal cues. Paper:"
X Link 2023-09-21T20:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Kristennetten My factory worker only do one shift five days a week. Youll be working 24/7"
X Link 2023-09-23T05:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@ajtourville @treb5475 @al_levy @The_Amit_Rana @mathieu_gillion @Argo_Panoptes__ Thanks for doing this Alex. I've found the Tesla community on X to be super supportive. It's humbling to already have [---] people following me in just [--] weeks"
X Link 2023-09-23T18:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"✔Accurate proprioception from vision and joint state. ✔Achieved long-horizon tasks with fully end-to-end training from video data. Harmonious human-like motion is incredible. A car company is making extraordinary strides toward creating a practical humanoid bot. Optimus can now sort objects autonomously 🤖 Its neural network is trained fully end-to-end: video in controls out. Come join to help develop Optimus (& improve its yoga routine 🧘) https://t.co/dBhQqg1qya https://t.co/1Lrh0dru2r Optimus can now sort objects autonomously 🤖 Its neural network is trained fully end-to-end: video in"
X Link 2023-09-24T07:44Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Its a task-agnostic system. Want to train a new task Supply the necessary data and voila the same NN picks it up with the same established training methodology"
X Link 2023-09-24T08:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@WholeMarsBlog Its super cool that so many of them post and engage on X"
X Link 2023-09-24T08:54Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"@jasondebolt The first Beat Tesla Bot headline has already been out :)"
X Link 2023-09-24T09:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"no LIDAR RADAR ultrasonics HD maps shenanigans. FSD has showed that accurate real-time perception of the world can be created for very low reaction times. Tesla Bot achieved tasks that require millimeter-level accuracy. Vision-based AI is the way to go"
X Link 2023-09-24T15:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@rowancheung I might be biased but the Tesla Bot demonstration video from yesterday is a huge deal. Real world AI is making extraordinary advancements"
X Link 2023-09-24T16:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@julianibarz Same guy [--] years ago:"
X Link 2023-09-25T05:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tesla currently has [--] job openings for the Tesla Bot in various engineering disciplines including actuator design software electro-mechanics manufacturing and ML infrastructure. They also have [--] job listings for the Dojo Supercomputer. Career page:"
X Link 2023-09-25T18:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It might seem to many people that Tesla is punching above its weight in AI+Robotics. The truth is that the engineering and organizational work has been underway since the 1st gen Autopilot in [----]. Today the robustness of Tesla's fully vertically-integrated tech stack is unparalleled"
X Link 2023-09-25T19:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why confine a physical entity to just one humanoid shape A superintelligence could exist within a collective form comprising billions or trillions of individual robot-bodies moving around in the real world. Just like how a human has trillions of cells but the idea that each cell might possess its own consciousness isn't essential for the overall human level consciousness"
X Link 2023-09-25T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm wondering how end-to-end for locomotion will work. Data collection for hand control is more intuitive as humans can always see their arms and hands walking is a little different. Humans often tilt their necks to see the ground directly beneath them. Will the bot have to make up for the lack of neck movement by accurately remembering the terrain and relying more on proprioception to fill in the gaps in visibility @jamesdouma @GoingBallistic5 It might be necessary for the human demonstrator to wear a neck brace to prevent neck movements"
X Link 2023-09-26T18:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The CTO of @agilityrobotics recently said that the US faces a labor shortage of [--] million workers in logistics and manufacturing. She doesn't see the problem of workers being replaced happening any time soon. I believe she is underestimating the speed at which we'll transition from "not-a-problem" to a significant issue. While technology is essential to human progress failing to acknowledge an impending monumental societal shift seems unwise"
X Link 2023-09-26T19:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@j_n1cks @heydave7 Makes sense. Just noticed in the demo video that the field of view of bots perspective goes low enough to see a bit of feet and knees in standing position"
X Link 2023-09-26T20:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@GoingBallistic5 That cold open 😆"
X Link 2023-09-27T22:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Handling soft deformable materials like plastic bags is a very hard problem for robots. This new vision-based method achieved a success rate of 67-81% across variety of bags"
X Link 2023-09-27T23:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Ken_Goldberg What's your opinion on the recent Tesla Bot update video You've been skeptical about humanoid bots in the past. Do you think Tesla can create a practical humanoid robot within next 2-5 years based on the progress they've shown and considering all the advancements happening in"
X Link 2023-09-27T23:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@ajtourville @elonmusk Just in case Twitter dies here's my Mastodon:"
X Link 2023-09-29T17:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The most impressive part of the recent Tesla Bot update video is the speed at which all the important aspects of the project are coming together. Quick glance at the timeline: Nov [----] - AI Day: Elon announced his grand vision with some design slides and Tesla began hiring for the project. Feb 2022: The Bumble-C prototype was assembled. Aug [----] - AI Day 2: Bumble-C walked on stage. The latest gen prototype made its first appearance. Tesla engineers presented the detailed architecture of both software and hardware components. March [----] - Investor Day: A video was shown featuring multiple"
X Link 2023-09-30T00:31Z [----] followers, 238.6K engagements
"@recentsneakers @RemiCadene Thanks Retweet by Remi is big deal to me"
X Link 2023-09-30T12:04Z 24.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Correction: AI day [--] was in Aug [----] not 2023"
X Link 2023-09-30T12:34Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements
"@watersavvy Probably some of the Teslas and SpaceXs suppliers"
X Link 2023-09-30T13:41Z 25.8K followers, [----] engagements
"@AndreaSisti8 [--]. Elon already owns a humanoid robot startup. Elon bought Twitter; Tesla didnt. [--]. There's nothing those other companies can do that Tesla can't do better. Tesla acquiring any of them would be like SpaceX acquiring Blue Origin"
X Link 2023-09-30T14:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Ancient_Geo @Tesla_Optimus Thank you Geo"
X Link 2023-09-30T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Xil_llix @recentsneakers @RemiCadene Thanks for your support from the beginning"
X Link 2023-09-30T14:19Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements
"@OpenskiesX @Tesla Thank you OS"
X Link 2023-09-30T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@watersavvy The scope of applications the bot can handle will depend on its ability to progressively master more complex higher-level skills. More importantly the timing of Tesla's decisions to market the bot to other businesses will influence the range of business or consumer"
X Link 2023-09-30T18:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@EvEvangelist Potential is far beyond current human labor output"
X Link 2023-09-30T21:45Z 25.4K followers, [---] engagements
"@Micro2Macr0 Thanks Wasnt expecting this kind of response :)"
X Link 2023-09-30T23:48Z 25.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Parkour or athleticism isnt required for any of the day to day tasks at factories homes or other work places. What Atlas has showed with moving stuff isnt dexterous manipulation its gross manipulation for pre-planned activities. The hydraulic actuation is too costly and inefficient for practical scalable applications. Theres a reason why Spot has electric motors. BD is yet to show us a viable hardware platform for a humanoid"
X Link 2023-10-01T00:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"In the biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson there are fascinating insights into the design discussions for the hands of Optimus. Elon announced his plans to build Optimus on AI Day in August [----]. A few days later Teslas design chief Franz von Holzhausen convened a group to begin building the robot that could emulate a human: This entire design process underscores the delicate balance designers must strike between imitating human-like features and making it functional for the robotic tasks. In another weekly meeting Elon and team discussed how they could make Optimus's fingers feel"
X Link 2023-10-02T22:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Rivian is the most pampered among the EV upstarts that emerged during the EV bubble of 2020-21. Raising $14 billion in their IPO proved to be a double-edged sword. They treated that capital as if it were free money which had lasting effects on their corporate culture and fiscal discipline. In contrast Tesla constantly faced cash crunch during its early days of volume production which forced them to adopt a lean approach despite needing to do pioneering work in engineering supply-chain and manufacturing. This ingrained in their culture the importance of saving every penny and achieving more"
X Link 2023-10-05T18:53Z [----] followers, 11.1K engagements
"A new bipedal robot made by Disney can mimic the movements of Disney characters using a blend of animation techniques and machine-learning. Not gonna happen anytime soon but it would be fun if you could customize Optimus's movements to resemble your favorite movie character"
X Link 2023-10-10T20:02Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements
"Tesla has just posted a new job opening for a Production Supervisor to manage the actuator prototype production line. The person "will lead the team that assembles the most torque and power dense humanoid actuators in the world." @elonmusk said in the Q2 earnings call that the first Optimus integrated with fully Tesla-designed actuators would be ready around November. The job posting is a big sign of progress toward that goal"
X Link 2023-10-11T20:11Z [----] followers, 182.5K engagements
"@FarnumAIAIO Vert exciting indeed Thanks for the follow"
X Link 2023-10-11T20:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"They'll initiate a pilot production line only after finalizing the production candidate for each type of actuator. Typically a part would require only a small number of prototypes but actuators are unique. There are no off-the-shelf actuators that work well with compelling humanoid robot designs. Tesla had to bring this in-house to take control of their destiny. Given the vast scope for innovation and refinement they will likely need to iterate over hundreds of designs and test the most promising ones. Even after finalizing the production candidates they'll continue to work on prototype"
X Link 2023-10-12T16:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tesla's Optimus vs. Boston Dynamics' Atlas Every time the topic of the Tesla Bot arises people often mention Atlas by Boston Dynamics. Atlas showcases impressive acrobatics and dance moves and has the capability to carry heavy objects. For many it seems to represent the gold standard in humanoid robot capability. However I'd like to argue that in terms of practicality and overall approach the Tesla Bot is far superior. Commercial Viability Have you ever seen a factory worker a nursing home aide or a restaurant worker performing acrobatics to complete their tasks With the right tools the vast"
X Link 2023-10-17T20:02Z [----] followers, 62.7K engagements
"The humanoid robot space is heating up. On Tuesday Figure unveiled its prototype Figure [--] robot showcasing human-like walking. The company claims they reached this milestone within "12 months of company inception" even though the company was founded [--] months ago in May [----]. Regardless the progress they've made is impressive especially considering they're a small startup that embarked on extensive hardware design and systems integration from the ground up. The CTO revealed that they aren't using machine learning for control. Instead the walking was achieved through a classical robotics"
X Link 2023-10-19T17:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The recruitment video for Dyno tech shows some cool close-up shots of their Dyno test bench testing an actuator prototype for Optimus's hip/shoulder. Tesla Bot team is developing custom actuators in-house requiring them to iterate through numerous prototypes and rapidly refine them. There are no off-the-shelf actuators that work well for a compelling humanoid robot. Years of experience in electric car's motor development gives them a distinct edge in various engineering aspects of designing testing and manufacturing Tesla Bot's actuators"
X Link 2023-10-19T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Amazon to begin testing Digit the humanoid robot from @agilityrobotics. Initial use for Digit will be to help employees with tote recycling. Amazon is an investor in Agility Robotics"
X Link 2023-10-19T23:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Q3 Earnings Call - Key takeaways Regarding Tesla Bot: End-to-end approach will enable Optimus to learn how to do things simply by looking "Nobody is going to do it better than Tesla not by a long shot. Boston Dynamics is impressive but their robot lacks the brain." Optimus will have hard-coded localized control to shut it off to avoid "The Terminator outcome" Elon avoided commenting on the goal of deploying bots in Tesla factories next year. "a few years from now it can probably do ballet" Both Elon and Vaibhav talked about investing heavily in AI and Optimus. "Tesla has the best real-world"
X Link 2023-10-23T21:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@WholeMarsBlog Yo select me please Id love to join"
X Link 2023-10-26T03:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is further evidence that LLMs can enable robotic systems with human-like contextual reasoning abilities. There are many semantic irregularities in the real world that are hard to anticipate or collect data for. Popular examples include Autopilot disengagements due to inactive traffic lights carried by trucks and phantom braking caused by images of stop signs on roadside billboards. Those issues were fixed with retraining after they were detected in real-world beta testing. What if the anomalies were detected preemptively by an LLM running in shadow mode This paper demonstrates that this"
X Link 2023-11-01T19:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@alexandrei64 @corbinwilliams @WholeMarsBlog NIO ec7"
X Link 2023-11-02T08:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"China's Call to Action for Rapid Development of Humanoid Robots. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a nine page guideline yesterday: Establish a humanoid robot innovation system make breakthroughs in key technologies and ensure supply of core components by [----] Humanoid robots should become an important new engine of economic growth by [----] Humanoid robots in the manufacturing sector is a priority Directed the industry to focus on the brain cerebellum and limbs of humanoid robots led by breakthroughs in AI"
X Link 2023-11-03T18:57Z [----] followers, 36.6K engagements
"@Xil_llix What are your thoughts on the factory timeline It's interesting that Elon chose to keep his cards close to his chest during the last earnings call"
X Link 2023-11-03T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@dhaval_shroff @MKBHD Cool but did it come with an Optimus body in matte black"
X Link 2023-11-06T20:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Tesla Bot team has a new job posting for Manufacturing Engineering "to build humanoid robots for engineering validation purposes and to support high-volume launch around the globe.""
X Link 2023-11-06T22:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@FarnumAIAIO That's for identifying issues in manufacturing processes rather than product design"
X Link 2023-11-06T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Elon on the Tesla Bot in the latest Lex Fridman interview: There are no off-the-shelf motors electronics or sensors available for humanoid robots. Couldn't find a source of electric motors suitable for humanoid robots for any amount of money. Ultimately Optimus can be made for less than the cost of a car. One of the goals Elon has for Optimus is that it can pick up a needle and a thread and then thread the needle just by looking. This might be achieved in a year. The video-in - controls-out (end-to-end) approach of FSD will apply to the Tesla Bot as well. "Optimus will figure out how to do"
X Link 2023-11-10T00:16Z [----] followers, 31.7K engagements
"Chinese robotics company Fourier Intelligence has released a new video showcasing multiple GR-1 robots highlighting a range of motions including some stiff walking"
X Link 2023-11-22T23:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"YouTuber Cleo Abram recently visited Boston Dynamics to explore the capabilities of the Atlas robot. She discussed the role of machine learning in robotics referencing Optimus in this context. It seems Atlas hasn't made much progress since the parkour video [--] years ago"
X Link 2023-11-23T09:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Ken_Goldberg Do you view it as primarily a challenging engineering problem or is it more about needing scientific breakthroughs in certain aspects"
X Link 2023-11-27T17:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"CEO of Figure @adcock_brett shared in a recent interview that within the next [--] days they hope to demonstrate human-level performance work that a client would pay for. He remarked positively on Tesla Optimus team stating that they have a really good shot at making it work"
X Link 2023-12-03T06:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Fascinating commentary by @karpathy from Nov [----] on the rapid development of Optimus prototype and how Tesla possesses all the necessary ingredients to make this a viable scalable humanoid robot"
X Link 2023-12-03T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Figure's CEO @adcock_brett gives a lab tour discussing their AI-driven approach for humanoid robots and the company's culture and vision. "As we approach the next [--] or [--] years every person in the world has a humanoid and that humanoid will do everything for you physically.""
X Link 2023-12-04T01:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Unitree released a new video demonstrating dynamic walking on uneven surfaces and advanced balance control. It's hard not to wince when the bot gets kicked in the back. I hope Tesla will avoid showing Optimus being kicked and pushed. Just tell us it works no need for visuals"
X Link 2023-12-04T05:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a partnership investment or even an acquisition of Figure. Google has a notable history with humanoid robotics projects: They acquired Boston Dynamics in [----] only to sell it to SoftBank in [----]. Acquired another startup Schaft Robotics in [----] which focused on bipedal robots. Google shut down the Schaft unit in [----] after failing to find buyers. The internal project known as 'The Everyday Robot Project' was made public in [----]. It focuses on developing"
X Link 2023-12-05T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JayLiStanford Well Nest is quite successful. HTC acquisition seems to have worked out too considering how pixel is finally making a mark in sales"
X Link 2023-12-06T18:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The implications of a multimodal AI like Gemini are substantial. Truly general-purpose humanoid robots must solve complex reasoning and planning in real-world settings by combining information from natural language audio and video. Gemini serves as an apparent existence proof"
X Link 2023-12-07T01:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"GXO Logistics announced on Wednesday that they're conducting a proof-of-concept pilot for @agilityrobotics' Digit robot at a SPANX warehouse in Georgia. Why is Digit so slow and cautious when only moving clothes in a tote in a controlled environment"
X Link 2023-12-08T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"As per Agility's CEO Digit's current op. cost is $10-$12 /hour expected to decrease to $2 to $3 (plus s/w overheads) with scale. Cost/hour is not useful without knowing the robot's hourly output. Cost/output is more relevant provided robot meets time sensitivity of tasks"
X Link 2023-12-08T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1x's first Open House for engineers is on January 25-26 at their HQ in Moss Norway. It includes the opportunity to meet EVE and NEO humanoid robots designed by 1X"
X Link 2023-12-10T07:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Incredible how Tesla's engineering leads keep revealing details of their cutting-edge stuff which you'd think they would want to keep secret for longer. It's rewarding for all the engineers to have their work recognized publicly. Turns the heads of top talent looking for a job. True to the mission -- inspiring the industry and pushing the supply chain forward for everyone's benefit It helps that everyone is secured in their ability move faster than others can replicate your current level"
X Link 2023-12-11T18:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@GoingBallistic5 Mr. Manual Handler is such a luddite"
X Link 2023-12-12T22:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Egg handling task is a great way to show: ☑ High-precision perception and proprioception ☑ Motor torque control using tactile feedback and joint state - adaptive grip force without breaking the egg. ☑ Manipulation likely trained with imitation learning or RL via sim-to-real"
X Link 2023-12-13T05:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"On Aug [--] [----] @elonmusk presented his vision and concept design slideshow. He began by saying 'The Tesla Bot will be real.' It seemed so pie-in-the-sky & quixotic to many experts and tech journalists a lot of them expressed some mix of doubts skepticism and cynicism"
X Link 2023-12-13T21:52Z [----] followers, 227.6K engagements
""The kind of AI it would take to power a fully autonomous robot doesnt exist. Rosie the aforementioned Robot from the Jetsons is not real. In fact and in spite of my enthusiasm for the idea I doubt well see a fully-autonomous robot in the next [--] years." -- The Next Web"
X Link 2023-12-13T21:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Past [--] years have seen major breakthroughs in robotic reasoning planning & learning and rapid evolution of large AI models showing general understanding of world. We see proliferation of humanoid robot startups. Also China is all in on the idea:"
X Link 2023-12-13T21:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@svrobo Good job Apollo"
X Link 2023-12-14T00:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@joehansenxx @elonmusk Thanks I love this quote by Eric Hoffer "In times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.""
X Link 2023-12-14T07:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@LimitingThe Gali is a legend Gali rallied the retail investors in [----] to convince Elon to include their representation on the call. The Q1 [----] conference call was a historic moment for retail investors and believers in Teslas long-term mission"
X Link 2023-12-17T00:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I see now. I had misinterpreted it earlier. I think the complexity of the manufacturing and supply chain for a general-purpose humanoid will be closer to that of the iPhone than the Model Y. I like these two examples because both involve high-tech parts and were designed for high scalability. The Model Y went from nothing to [---] million units/year in about [--] years. The iPhone went from nothing to [--] million units/year in the same time frame. The iPhone has a few dozen unique parts while the Model Y has [-----] unique parts. I can't imagine the part count for a humanoid bot being more than"
X Link 2023-12-19T06:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What's the maximum subscription fee you'd pay for a household-use Tesla Optimus that can hypothetically reliably perform chores including cleaning organizing kitchen cooking dishs gardening laundry & trash disposal Assume $0 upfront price. Pick the closest option. $500 /month $1000 /month $3000 /month $2000 /month $500 /month $1000 /month $3000 /month $2000 /month"
X Link 2023-12-19T21:12Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements
"@eguilbs Sorry could you elaborate a bit"
X Link 2023-12-19T21:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@TheSanctuaryAI I'm not sure what qualifies as a new announcement in that article. It's been over [--] months since you acquired Giant AI and Tangible Research"
X Link 2023-12-20T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"208 people responded. 50% indicating they would spend up to $1000 or more monthly for a highly functional humanoid robot to assist with household tasks"
X Link 2023-12-20T22:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@thetylerhayes Neo has humanoid hands. Hoping to see some demos published during their first open house next month"
X Link 2023-12-21T20:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Scott estimates Gen-2's walking speed at [---] mph and notes that Optimus needs to double this speed to match the human walking speed required for effective factory operation. I believe the current speed is likely throttled for the robot's safety while they perfect the learning architecture for whole-body control. Task learning won't treat walking as a separate activity to ensure precise coordination of the whole body. Opening a door is a great example of this coordination. Like humans the robot needs to turn the knob and then start walking backward or sideways as it pulls the door open. Many"
X Link 2023-12-21T21:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@karpathy All my dumb questions that too with a bunch of lazy typos that poor ChatGPT has to spell correct and comprehend"
X Link 2023-12-21T23:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@chris_j_paxton A timely opportunity to achieve your new year's resolution of weight shedding. Combine robot training with your weight loss training"
X Link 2023-12-22T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Scobleizer You were on Santas nerdy list"
X Link 2023-12-26T08:13Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@WholeMarsBlog Ho hum wake me up when the fleet awakens with v12 or Grok is the new COO of Tesla"
X Link 2023-12-26T08:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What an incredible journey [----] has been for the Tesla Bot Time to spotlight the highlights: January 21st: A video featuring the actuators team engineers discussing Tesla's unique vertically integrated approach to designing and building actuators"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:53Z [----] followers, 110.9K engagements
"January 25th during the annual earnings call @elonmusk emphasized the magnitude of the opportunity and Tesla's exceptional capabilities in real-world AI"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"February 14th: "Love at First Optical Recognition" ❤"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"May 16th Update Video: Multiple Gen-1 prototypes were showcased demonstrating: Motor torque control Locomotion Perception End-to-end manipulation tasks"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"June 21st: Tesla announced a roadmap targeting [---] Exa-Flops of training compute by end of [----] with in-house Dojo supercomputer deployments expected to match Nvidia's next year. Availability of compute is crucial for developing a truly general-purpose humanoid robot"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"July 19th during the Q2 earnings call @elonmusk spoke for the first time about his vision of combining @neuralink and Optimus limbs to aid amputees"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"September 24th Update Video: ✔Proprioception from vision and joint state. ✔Achieved long-horizon task with fully end-to-end training from video data"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"October 18th Q3 Earnings Call: End-to-end approach will enable Optimus to learn tasks simply by looking "Nobody is going to do it better than Tesla. Boston Dynamics is impressive but their robot lacks the brain." Hard-coded localized control to shut Optimus off"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"October 19th Recruitment Pitch for Dyno Technicians: Showcased a high degree of vertical integration and cross-functional skill utilization"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"December 1st Optimus Gen-2 Major improvements revealed: Real-time(1x) video no CGI Tesla-designed actuators No visible cabling Neck with [--] DoF 30% faster walking Human-like foot [--] kg weight reduction Better hands Tactile sensing fingers"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Tesla Bot will not only transform existing industries but also give rise to new ones. It represents more than just automation; it's a bold leap into an era of abundance. [----] is set to be an exciting year for Optimus and I'll do my best to chronicle the journey. end"
X Link 2023-12-28T09:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@DoctorJack16 @elonmusk 💯Tesla also knows the recipe for embodied AI better than anyone. Having a large fleet out early and running the incremental data collection cycles is the key"
X Link 2023-12-28T17:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In 1x's latest video their EVE robot is showcased autonomously moving around the studio. Five different prototypes can be seen"
X Link 2023-12-29T18:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@techAU NEO from 1x will have humanoid hands and legs. They're yet to show a demo of NEO. I'm hoping we'll see it during their first open house scheduled for end next month"
X Link 2023-12-29T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"AI x Robotics Engineer at Tesla: Agrees that [----] will be a pivotal year for mastering everyday human tasks Believes that deploying the fleet early will be a huge advantage States the need for more extensive quality data collection than what open-source datasets offer Strong agree Having focused on robotics for past 10+ years and ran circles to build intelligent agents it feels like we are finally approaching a tipping point where the line between fiction and reality will fade and we will feel confident about deploying these systems in Strong agree Having focused on robotics for past 10+"
X Link 2023-12-29T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@rightpointNS Men signing up for beta testing"
X Link 2023-12-30T23:40Z 21.8K followers, [---] engagements
"@RyanTanaka3"
X Link 2024-01-01T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] the Tesla Bot made amazing strides. As we enter [----] let's check the status of other players in this space. Healthy competition in the emerging technology sector is crucial for driving innovation"
X Link 2024-01-01T19:29Z [----] followers, 141.8K engagements
"Figure In Oct [----] Figure showed a demo of dynamic walking with the Figure [--] bot. CEO @adcock_brett has claimed that Figure [--] is already performing complex tasks using end-to-end NNs and he hopes to demonstrate that within the next couple of months"
X Link 2024-01-01T19:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1x showed an impressive demos of teleoperated manipulation with wheeled robot EVE. They're also developing NEO which features humanoid hands/legs. Mar [----] @OpenAI led an investment round to acquire a stake in 1x a move that signals strong potential"
X Link 2024-01-01T19:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Clone Clone is adopting a unique approach in their anthropomorphic hand design creating the most human-like musculoskeletal hand using hydraulic muscles and valves. They're also working on the Clone Torso using a similar approach"
X Link 2024-01-01T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boston Dynamics In [----] we saw nothing new in their humanoid robot efforts. Atlas's pioneering work remains in the research phase with no clear vision for a practical applications. Atlas's recent CBS News appearance showcased the same capabilities first seen two years ago"
X Link 2024-01-01T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A very interesting development to watch in [----] will be how big tech giants engage with the humanoid robot space. Creating a truly general-purpose and scalable humanoid robot requires cutting-edge AI foundational models massive-scale data engine capabilities and extensive training infrastructure. Companies like Google Meta Microsoft and Nvidia have already conducted substantial foundational research in AI and robotics. Will they seek acquisitions or establish close partnerships with humanoid robot startups And will there be rumors about Apple designing their own humanoid robot Tesla is"
X Link 2024-01-01T19:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BD never intended to productionize it. Atlas is a research project that wasnt designed to be cost-effective or practical in real-world scenarios. You now see a proliferation of projects because the path to a viable general-purpose robot looks promising - the necessary technological vectors are converging. Regarding warehouses many existing ones are designed for humans. Retrofitting them for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) is not always cost-effective. In general a sophisticated humanoid might be an excessive solution for mere pick-and-place operations. The real value of general-purpose robots"
X Link 2024-01-02T06:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"New groundbreaking research in AI x Robotics The system can autonomously perform various mobile bimanual tasks including cooking cleaning housekeeping and operating an elevator. The hardware costs only $32k. Learning is achieved through human demonstration data and co-training. Meet Mobile ALOHA 🤖 Whats new: - low-cost but widely-capable teleop platform 🦾🛞 - imitation learning just works Paper/Code/Videos: https://t.co/I7Qm64cwK0 Led by @zipengfu and @tonyzzhao https://t.co/q6xxUByPEQ Meet Mobile ALOHA 🤖 Whats new: - low-cost but widely-capable teleop platform 🦾🛞 - imitation learning"
X Link 2024-01-03T20:05Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements
"CEO of 1x explains why Honda's ASIMO failed: It had poor movement efficiency and lacked adaptability for safe real-world touch & collision handling. 1x's NEO robot with tendon-driven limbs and 100x less moment of inertia compared to ASIMO allows human-like adaptability. Kinetic Energy is 1/2*(mv2+Iw2). Notice the velocities are squared. That's why in nature nothing ever moves faster than it has to. ASIMO has motors with 100:1 reducers rotating 100x the joint speeds that's [------] times the energy. Think of a big flywheel spinning up Kinetic Energy is 1/2*(mv2+Iw2). Notice the velocities"
X Link 2024-01-03T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Joe__Black__ Changes in objects and environments will require additional training. A universally adaptable solution is a monumental challenge akin to creating a world model in robotics"
X Link 2024-01-04T00:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The CEO described it as 'androids with tendons loosely inspired by human muscles.' An article on IEEE from five days ago referred to NEO as a 'tendon-based' robot. While their website doesn't mention tendons specifically it does reference a 'muscle-like' anatomy"
X Link 2024-01-04T06:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"It's a teleoperated robot not autonomous. It could be trained to do these tasks autonomously. Takeaway: this level of skill can be achieved with just 2-finger grippers. Optimus hand with [--] fingers & [--] DoF is extremely capable. The brain is the constraint not the body. Mobile ALOHA's hardware is very capable. We brought it home yesterday and tried more tasks It can: - do laundry👔👖 - self-charge⚡ - use a vacuum - water plants🌳 - load and unload a dishwasher - use a coffee machine☕ - obtain drinks from the fridge and open a beer🍺 - open https://t.co/XUGz7NhpeA Mobile ALOHA's hardware is"
X Link 2024-01-04T20:03Z [--] followers, 16.7K engagements
"@WholeMarsBlog I just spotted one earlier this evening in Fremont"
X Link 2024-01-05T06:16Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"How Optimus achieves side-to-side wrist wagging movement as explained by robotics expert @GoingBallistic5. Dr. Scott Walter @GoingBallistic5 met me in Zrich to do a hands on comparison of @Tesla_Optimus Gen [--] Bot and the Gen [--] Model that is shown at the Tesla Showroom im Zrich. We also discuss what is expected of [----] for Tesla https://t.co/RTeOvL5MH7 Dr. Scott Walter @GoingBallistic5 met me in Zrich to do a hands on comparison of @Tesla_Optimus Gen [--] Bot and the Gen [--] Model that is shown at the Tesla Showroom im Zrich. We also discuss what is expected of [----] for Tesla https://t.co/RTeOvL5MH7"
X Link 2024-01-05T20:23Z [--] followers, 44K engagements
"👀 Excited to see what's next from @Figure_robot tomorrow They unveiled the Figure [--] robot three months ago showcasing dynamic walking. we just had an AI breakthrough in our lab robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment and that moment is happening tomorrow we just had an AI breakthrough in our lab robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment and that moment is happening tomorrow"
X Link 2024-01-07T00:35Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"An AI breakthrough could be in partnership with @GoogleDeepMind. AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a partnership investment or even an acquisition of Figure. Google has a notable history with humanoid robotics projects: They acquired Boston https://t.co/6OqMLgT2b4 AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a partnership investment or even an acquisition of Figure. Google has a notable history with humanoid robotics"
X Link 2024-01-07T00:46Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@adcock_brett Exciting"
X Link 2024-01-07T00:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A new Figure [--] demo showcases an object manipulation task using end-to-end NN. The video is at 1X speed. Figure [--] has learned to make coffee ☕ End-to-end AI system trained in [--] hours just by watching humans make coffee Our neural networks are taking video in trajectories out Join us to ship a fleet of AI robots: https://t.co/7fGEbRbeol https://t.co/DNAZWnaqUv Figure [--] has learned to make coffee ☕ End-to-end AI system trained in [--] hours just by watching humans make coffee Our neural networks are taking video in trajectories out Join us to ship a fleet of AI robots: https://t.co/7fGEbRbeol"
X Link 2024-01-07T14:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@adcock_brett Impressive progress Is it vision-only or does it use other sensor modalities as well What do you use for the inference computer"
X Link 2024-01-07T17:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The most impressive part of today's demo video is how Figure [--] has learned to self-correct its mistakes"
X Link 2024-01-07T17:40Z [----] followers, 13.7K engagements
"More validation for @Tesla_Optimuss vision-based end-to-end approach. Once it's proven to work with the robot it becomes a matter of incrementally collecting more/better data and training the NNs to scale the number and variety of tasks the robot can handle. Why is this so important the reason why this is so groundbreaking is if you can get human data for an application (making coffee folding laundry warehouse work etc) you can then train an AI system end-to-end on Figure [--] there is a path to scale to every use case and Why is this so important the reason why this is so groundbreaking is if"
X Link 2024-01-07T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI @BostonDynamics @UnitreeRobotics"
X Link 2024-01-08T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Among all of Nvidia's partners developing humanoids Agility Robotics seems to be ahead of the others in their production plans. ISAAC already has hundreds of customers for narrow-purpose and industrial robots. Nvidia continually improves the platform to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements. The platform is still in the early stages for general-purpose applications"
X Link 2024-01-08T23:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A new Chinese humanoid startup emerged two weeks ago and is a blatant copycat. Their robot not only looks the same but the design of various joint structures is also copied from Optimus. Even their demo video imitates Tesla's"
X Link 2024-01-10T18:46Z [----] followers, 16K engagements
"@AGItechgonewild Copying visible design is one thing but ther's a lot more that goes under the hood to bring parts to life like mechatronics integration control systems actuator design etc. We can only hope this is not a case of IP theft (code/eng docs). Tesla needs to be really vigilant"
X Link 2024-01-10T19:32Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@yanxiao18505209 It appears intentional that they aim to be seen as a complete Tesla rip-off. Is this a deliberate strategy to attract Chinese investors by leveraging Tesla's prestige"
X Link 2024-01-10T19:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@nthnunderthesun @FrankWunderli13 No doubt about that or the forecast that there will be multiple winners in this space"
X Link 2024-01-10T22:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@ericjang11 That's an interesting insight. I was wondering the same earlier. @yanxiao18505209 It appears intentional that they aim to be seen as a complete Tesla rip-off. Is this a deliberate strategy to attract Chinese investors by leveraging Tesla's prestige @yanxiao18505209 It appears intentional that they aim to be seen as a complete Tesla rip-off. Is this a deliberate strategy to attract Chinese investors by leveraging Tesla's prestige"
X Link 2024-01-10T23:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The VP of AI at @1x_tech weighed in on the strategy of the Chinese startup replicating Tesla's design. @TeslaBotJournal Chinese entrepreneurs & VCs worship Musk and imitating his decision making as closely as possible is seen as virtuous in their funding ecosystem. I think Kepler's strategy is a "proof of replication" - by showing that they can do everything exactly the same down to the demo @TeslaBotJournal Chinese entrepreneurs & VCs worship Musk and imitating his decision making as closely as possible is seen as virtuous in their funding ecosystem. I think Kepler's strategy is a "proof"
X Link 2024-01-10T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Norwegian humanoid robotics startup @1x_tech closed $100 million Series B funding. The previous round was led by @OpenAI in March 2023"
X Link 2024-01-11T16:11Z 18.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Major announcement from @1x_techs VP of AI: NEO will be released as a consumer robot that you will be able to order for home use soon. With NEO we are going direct-to-consumer for the home market. You will be able to order one with your credit card on our website soon With NEO we are going direct-to-consumer for the home market. You will be able to order one with your credit card on our website soon"
X Link 2024-01-11T17:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Another Figure announcement is coming up Any ideas or predictions about what it could be I suspect it could be about the announcement of a partnership with @GoogleDeepMind. AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a partnership investment or even an acquisition of Figure. Google has a notable history with humanoid robotics projects: They acquired Boston https://t.co/6OqMLgT2b4 AI and Robotics researchers from Google DeepMind visited Figure's lab in Sunnyvale CA. Speculation: Google might be considering a"
X Link 2024-01-11T19:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@MatteoCimadom @GoogleDeepMind That's a good one. They do have some agreements with Fortune [--] companies plural for robot deployment. The announcement could be about that. if you work on AI consider joining Figure: 1/ deploy robots at-scale to signed Fortune [--] companies generating 📈training data 2/ work on latest AI research problems and test real-time on embodied agents 3/ work alongside AI team who are ex-Google DeepMind Cruise Amazon if you work on AI consider joining Figure: 1/ deploy robots at-scale to signed Fortune [--] companies generating 📈training data 2/ work on latest AI research"
X Link 2024-01-11T19:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@suzannegildert @TheSanctuaryAI From the depths of a ginormous data lake a Phoenix emerges"
X Link 2024-01-11T22:11Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"In a recent interview with Bill Gates @sama talked about @OpenAI's intentions with robotics: They've always planned to come back to robotics. OpenAI put robotics on hold because they started too early which hindered their focus on fundamental ML research a necessary prerequisite. OpenAI has been investing in robotics companies. The field is finally seeing some exciting hardware platforms for robots with which OpenAI's models can be potentially used to say "Alright let's do amazing things with a robot.""
X Link 2024-01-12T19:14Z [----] followers, 28.2K engagements
"What was in the video that left @teardowntitan shocked During his visit to Giga-Texas someone showed Sandy a "3-5 minute-long video" on their phone of a "vastly different robot" than what he had seen from Tesla. This could simply mean it was unlike any industrial robot he had seen on his Giga-Texas tour. The robot had a head with peripheral vision and silicone fingers. That sounds like Optimus. Sandy mentioned that the robot "can do things that an average human can't do." Is this a bit of hyperbole or did Sandy genuinely see something mind-blowing The Gen-2 demo released a few days after"
X Link 2024-01-13T20:34Z [----] followers, 103.5K engagements
"@TeslaLarry Great info to keep track of. Thanks for sharing Larry Atlas is more of a research platform than a prototype. Figure had [--] employees as of last month: Figure's CEO @adcock_brett gives a lab tour discussing their AI-driven approach for humanoid robots and the company's culture and vision. "As we approach the next [--] or [--] years every person in the world has a humanoid and that humanoid will do everything for you physically." https://t.co/JtwL8zsEow Figure's CEO @adcock_brett gives a lab tour discussing their AI-driven approach for humanoid robots and the company's culture and"
X Link 2024-01-13T22:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@sealinportugal @teardowntitan 😄"
X Link 2024-01-13T23:49Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@TeslaBoomerMama @MissJilianne 💯 How did a part-time CEO who simultaneously worked at Tesla and SpaceX for [--] years outperform all the other companies each with a CEO who badged in 9-to-5 on weekdays in multiple industries (automotive energy storage fast charging aerospace and satellite internet)"
X Link 2024-01-15T07:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tesla stands out in stark contrast ✓ Engineering prowess in key areas ✓ AI tech stack and data-engine expertise ✓ Training infra ✓ Manufacturing expertise ✓ $26B in the bank The factor that supercharges it all is the fast-paced culture complemented by strong leadership. Hi All I am building a database of Humanoid Robotics co's to track for progress. Here is a 1st draft based on open sources. If you have reliable information to update or add to the matrix please DM me at @TeslaLarry and use "TeslaBot" in the first line of the message. https://t.co/4BWP7MQJkq Hi All I am building a database of"
X Link 2024-01-15T16:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Jason Nvidia taking their AI for Robotics platform to the next level: At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI @BostonDynamics @UnitreeRobotics https://t.co/qpFNSlHC59 At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI"
X Link 2024-01-15T17:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It's been only [--] days since Optimus Gen-2 was revealed delicately handling an egg. The learning system is progressing at an amazing pace. Optimus folds a shirt https://t.co/3F5o3jVLq1 Optimus folds a shirt https://t.co/3F5o3jVLq1"
X Link 2024-01-15T18:55Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with fine dexterity The teleoperation system is intuitive and precise Data-collection & learning will scale rapidly. Important note: Optimus cannot yet do this autonomously but certainly will be able to do this fully autonomously and in an arbitrary environment (wont require a fixed table with box that has only one shirt) Important note: Optimus cannot yet do this autonomously but certainly will be able to do this fully autonomously and in an"
X Link 2024-01-15T19:21Z [----] followers, 15K engagements
"@MatteoCimadom Yes Elon did mention that it's teleoperated. You do need a robust and highly aligned teleoperation system as part of your leaning system. Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with fine dexterity The teleoperation system is intuitive and precise Data-collection & learning will scale rapidly. https://t.co/fju4ejuU1f Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with"
X Link 2024-01-15T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ashishkr9311 @Tesla_Optimus Are you using VR for teleoperation"
X Link 2024-01-15T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@elonmusk Are you using VR for teleoperation"
X Link 2024-01-15T19:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@julianibarz The teleoperation must be very robust already to allow such coordinated and elegant movements"
X Link 2024-01-15T19:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Seven Optimus Gen-2 prototypes in one picture. The Tesla Bot team is building a fleet rapidly to get the data flywheel going. Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with fine dexterity The teleoperation system is intuitive and precise Data-collection & learning will scale rapidly. https://t.co/fju4ejuU1f Optimus can fold a shirt It's tele-operated. Proves a few things if they weren't clear from the last update: Body/hands are highly capable of dealing with fine dexterity The"
X Link 2024-01-15T19:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@adcock_brett Aargh yes should have looked more closely"
X Link 2024-01-15T19:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Optimus has the best Humanoid hardware Ive seen. The smoothness and speed of the motions are stunning. Senior Research Scientist at Nvidia I appreciate this so much. Optimus has the best Humanoid hardware Ive seen. The smoothness and speed of the motions are stunning. We can both be excited about the progress (hardware) and stay grounded on the challenges: ChatGPT moment of Robot Foundation Model is not here yet. I appreciate this so much. Optimus has the best Humanoid hardware Ive seen. The smoothness and speed of the motions are stunning. We can both be excited about the progress (hardware)"
X Link 2024-01-15T21:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I voted for robotaxi but it's not verifiable which side will turn out to be correct. Robotaxi will probably be lumped with licensing and FSD subscription in the earnings report. Optimus might get lumped with other bots and the profits "earned" by saving costs in Tesla's own facilities won't be measurable from financial statements"
X Link 2024-01-16T17:27Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The most striking aspect of Optimus development is how swiftly all the key aspects of the project are coming together. It blows my mind trying to extrapolate the rate of progress from the past [---] years to the next 3-5 years. Take into account the rapid advancements we're seeing in the AI field and Tesla's plan to deploy [---] Exaflops of training compute by [----]. Let's not forget about manufacturing. Tesla excels in mass manufacturing with a lot of critical tooling and software for manufacturing developed in-house. Brace yourself; the next few years are going to be epic"
X Link 2024-01-16T23:13Z [----] followers, 25.8K engagements
"@stevenmarkryan It's not operated remotely. The teleoperator is right next to the bot. You can see a gloved hand peeking in at the bottom-right of the frame a few times during the video. Next tasks would be folding large items like bedsheets and your girlfriend's shirt. 😆"
X Link 2024-01-17T06:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@teslaownersSV @Tesla_Optimus @Tesla The clip in the middle is from December 2023"
X Link 2024-01-17T15:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Boston Dynamics probably started too early in humanoid robotics and carries a lot of baggage from legacy methods. However we must not forget that their pioneering work over the years has pushed the field forward and inspired the imagination of new possibilities. The paradigm in robotics has shifted to embodied AI. The combination of compelling state-of-the-art hardware and emerging AI techniques has opened the field to new entrants pursuing humanoid robots. We will increasingly see big tech companies becoming more involved in this space. We don't know if Boston Dynamics intends to productize"
X Link 2024-01-17T20:48Z [----] followers, 10.9K engagements
"No the product is still in the development phase. The sales model is an interesting debate but it isn't really a significant factor in modeling valuation. What Tesla gets paid by the customers will ultimately depend on the value proposition of the product and the supply-demand dynamics"
X Link 2024-01-18T18:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@nickshanks_ Yes I saw that. It would be impressive if they can start field testing this year. The CEO of Figure @adcock_brett stated in a reply that the initial deployment of the humanoid robot in a BMW facility will occur this year. https://t.co/9cAso31wJh The CEO of Figure @adcock_brett stated in a reply that the initial deployment of the humanoid robot in a BMW facility will occur this year. https://t.co/9cAso31wJh"
X Link 2024-01-18T18:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Four new jobs were posted for Tesla Bot this past week: Embedded Software Engineer Sr. Embedded Software Engineer Triage Specialist Staff Systems Engineer The last one involves 'driving the development of manufacturing line from initial concept to full-scale production'"
X Link 2024-01-19T08:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@gigafactories Tesla and SpaceX both showing us that the Earth is not flat. 🌎"
X Link 2024-01-19T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@coberfranc @1x_tech Just meditating"
X Link 2024-01-19T16:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@JamesVictorino2 @TroyTeslike Just one hand of Optimus has more DoF than most surgical robots. As @tboiesan mentioned self-balancing while maintaining a human-like reach/fluidity adds to the complexity. Capturing the sequence and nuances of whole-body movement is also crucial for efficient e2e NN training"
X Link 2024-01-19T18:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This might make sense for certain applications where sending humans is dangerous or sometimes impossible for some tasks. Although I don't think Tesla will opt for strictly teleoperated Optimus. Optimus will likely use teleoperation as an important tool to fill in the gaps (while collecting data) and interact with the robot for on the job learning"
X Link 2024-01-20T00:15Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@adcock_brett Sounds like a malware attack"
X Link 2024-01-20T00:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Which will become operational first"
X Link 2024-01-20T07:58Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@Junoit123 Nvidia is playing the ecosystem game At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI @BostonDynamics @UnitreeRobotics https://t.co/qpFNSlHC59 At #CES2024 Nvidia presented Isaac a complete AI+Robotics platform: Generative AI: create simulations & synthetic data Test/train models & deploy to real robots Interact with robots in natural language Partners include @TheSanctuaryAI @BostonDynamics"
X Link 2024-01-20T16:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The crazy part is that it's Brett's account not an imposter's. It has been sending that crypto spam frequently from his account for a few days now while Brett continues to log in to X and send legitimate posts. This seems like a very sophisticated malware attack on of his device(s)"
X Link 2024-01-20T16:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Very interesting interview with @Figure_robot's CEO @adcock_brett. Some key takeaways: Apart from BMW Figure has one more commercial agreement for deploying robots which is not in the automotive space. Focus for the next [--] months is on shipping robots to partners proving out their usefulness and continuing to iterate. Sim-to-Real Reinforcement Learning and Imitation Learning through human demonstration have been extremely useful. Refused to disclose how training data was collected for the end-to-end coffee machine task. A less mechanically complex hand can still effectively perform complex"
X Link 2024-01-22T08:17Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements
"Microsoft CEO @satyanadella in his recent interview at the WEF talked about three major elements that will combine to create platforms for innovation: [--]. Compute infrastructure [--]. AI [--]. AR/VR devices and embodied AI such as humanoid robots"
X Link 2024-01-22T08:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The CEO of @OpenAI recently expressed the intention to return to robotics. Microsoft owns 49% of OpenAI. In a recent interview with Bill Gates @sama talked about @OpenAI's intentions with robotics: They've always planned to come back to robotics. OpenAI put robotics on hold because they started too early which hindered their focus on fundamental ML research a necessary https://t.co/UBDvLyjzmm In a recent interview with Bill Gates @sama talked about @OpenAI's intentions with robotics: They've always planned to come back to robotics. OpenAI put robotics on hold because they started too early"
X Link 2024-01-22T08:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New Study: Multisensory embodied LLM that combines visual audio tactile & thermal data. Optimus will need similar reasoning capacities in its world model to understand and interact with its environment using combined sensory data & natural language input. Can LLM engage actively in 3D environments and dynamically gather multisensory interactive data including g visual audio tactile and thermal Introducing MultiPLY a multisensory embodied LLM that seamlessly connects words actions and perceptions https://t.co/TOcnrDEXMG https://t.co/s01zAglEAb Can LLM engage actively in 3D environments and"
X Link 2024-01-22T20:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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