"Tesla's next-generation Optimus robot with AI assistant Grok has been revealed in a new video shared on X. Tesla CEO Elon Musk was with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff last night, and it appears the frontman gave Benioff an exclusive look at some upcoming technology. Tesla talks Semi ramp, Optimus, Robotaxi rollout, FSD with Wall Street firm The video shows a new Optimus prototype answering questions and taking some very robotic steps, evidently revealing that the next-generation version is in its early stages of development."
"Perhaps the most interesting change that is evident here is the hands, which are much more detailed than past versions of Optimus: However, we're not too sure that these are what will be released with the next-gen Optimus, because they don't appear to be functional, and they are more reminiscent of mannequin hands than anything. The hands on Optimus have been a significant part of the program, as they are among the most crucial pieces of equipment on a robot."
Tesla introduced a next-generation Optimus prototype integrated with the Grok AI assistant that provided rudimentary conversational responses. The prototype featured a new gold exterior and visibly more detailed hands, though those hands appeared non-functional and mannequin-like. The unit demonstrated very robotic walking steps, indicating early-stage locomotion development. Hand capability remains a core focus because the robot must handle both delicate and imposing tasks, with long-term targets like threading needles and playing musical instruments. Elon Musk and Marc Benioff were present during the demonstration, underscoring ongoing engineering refinement and developmental status.
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