Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, posted a fascinating video on X (previously known as Twitter) that may change ordinary household activities. The Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot is shown in this video displaying a recently learned ability: folding shirts. This breakthrough represents not just a significant technological advance but also a possible window into the future of home robotics.

Optimus Gen 2's New Ability: Folding T-shirts
Known for its ability to walk, talk, dance, and even boil eggs, the Optimus Gen 2 robot has now added another feather to its cap. It can now fold t-shirts on its own, an impressively difficult activity for a robot to perform given how easy it seems to humans. This improvement in the robot's capabilities represents a significant leap in its independent functioning and handling.

A Sneak Peek into the Video: Optimus in Action

The Optimus robot is seen expertly folding a black shirt in the video, which Musk titled "Optimus folds a shirt." The shirt is first taken out of a basket that is placed next to it on the table by the robot, which then carefully folds the shirt. The demonstration of fine motor skills by this humanoid robot represents a significant advancement in the creation of more intelligent and useful robotic assistants.

An Automated Assistant on the Way?

The fascinating prospect of a robot butler is made more probable by Optimus's autonomous shirt-folding abilities. Optimus is getting closer to becoming a flexible personal assistant with every new feature, which might completely change the way people handle home tasks. The AI and robotics division of Tesla uses the AI-first methodology in its Optimus robot. The business claims that this is the only method for creating fully autonomous, bipedal robots using inference hardware. The most recent robot from Tesla is called Optimus Gen 2, and it replaced Optimus Gen 1, which made its debut in March 2022.

Elon Musk's most recent presentation of the Optimus robot folding a shirt is a glimpse into a future in which humanoid robots may play a significant role in our day-to-day activities rather than only showcasing a new ability.