Elon Musk's Optimus bot stole the show at Tesla's robotaxi unveil-but the AI was all smoke and mirrors
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Elon Musk's humanoid robot, Optimus, impressed at the 'We, Robot' event, showcasing impressive social interactions yet still not fully autonomous, operated remotely.
Musk's assertion that Optimus will be the biggest product of any kind reflects grand ambitions, yet the reliance on human operators highlights ongoing limitations.
Attendees were amazed interacting with a robot, signifying a leap towards sci-fi fantasies, but the reality of transcending mere programmed tasks remains.
Despite advanced demonstrations, Optimus robots operated with human assistance, revealing that while visually striking, true AI autonomy is still a work in progress.
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