Chapter 79: Optimus Unveiled: Tesla, September 2022

In September 2022, Tesla unveils Optimus, its humanoid robot prototype, at an event where the robot demonstrates basic capabilities including handshakes. The unveiling represents a significant moment in Musk's vision for Tesla as a robotics and AI company beyond electric vehicles.

Tesla presents Optimus, a humanoid robot prototype, to the public and media. The robot performs demonstrations including shaking hands with Elon Musk, marking a tangible step toward Tesla's stated goal of developing general-purpose humanoid robots. Milan Kovac and Anand Swaminathan, members of Tesla's robotics team, are present during the demonstration. The event showcases the physical form and basic interactive capabilities of the robot, emphasizing Musk's broader ambition to position Tesla as a leader in artificial intelligence and robotics beyond its core business of electric vehicle manufacturing.