--- title: "Latest shared video by Elon Musk shows Tesla Robot folding shirts" description: "Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 robot's new skill of folding shirts, is shared by Elon Musk. A step closer to a robot-assisted future in domestic tasks." author: "Anonymous User" published: 2024-01-17 updated: 2024-01-17 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3730/latest-shared-video-by-elon-musk-shows-tesla-robot-folding-shirts category: "technology" tags: ["twitter", "news", "robot", "robotic process automation"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Latest shared video by Elon Musk shows Tesla Robot folding shirts 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](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301642/importance-of-robots) is shown in this video displaying a recently learned ability: folding shirts. This breakthrough represents not just a significant [technological advance](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97070/what-do-you-think-will-be-the-next-biggest-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](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/112642/which-bird-is-known-for-its-ability-to-mimic-human-speech) 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](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/490/explain-the-concepts-and-capabilities-of-assembly-in-dot-net) represents a significant leap in its [independent](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12905/fynsis-announce-suitecrm-customer-portal-independent-client-service-platform) 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](https://www.mindstick.com/news/4551/amazon-set-to-test-humanoid-robots-for-deliveries-report) 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](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/80826/why-israel-sudan-are-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](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/105305/what-is-the-difference-between-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](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2516/apple-car-s-2026-launch-has-been-delayed-to-make-it-fully-autonomous-self-driving-car), 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](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84483/robots-could-take-over-20-million-jobs-by-2030) may play a significant role in our day-to-day activities rather than only showcasing a new ability. \ --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3730/latest-shared-video-by-elon-musk-shows-tesla-robot-folding-shirts Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.