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#1 2024-01-31 21:45:43
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Optimus Robot
For SpaceNut .... I could not believe we did not have a topic about Optimus.
I searched twice to be sure.
This topic is offered for NewMars members who catch updates on development of the Elon Musk robot venture, or wish to make comments about the machine.
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#2 2024-01-31 21:47:15
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Re: Optimus Robot
https://interestingengineering.com/inno … 31.01.24_5
The article at the link above includes links to video, as well as an update on progress in development of the system.
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Published: Jan 30, 2024 11:31 PM EST
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#3 2024-02-01 11:46:40
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Re: Optimus Robot
Here is some more roboblab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RdGZDS_IQs
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Tesla OPTIMUS Deep Dive w/ AI & Robotics Experts James Douma & Scott Walter PART 1
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Thanks for starting this topic.
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#4 2024-02-03 17:33:20
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Re: Optimus Robot
This can connect to Optimus, but also is its own thing. I anticipate that when you are in space, you may have an Optimus Robot as a second body, that can walk on the surface of alien worlds with much less life support than a human.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcbur9prog0
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BREAKING: Elon Musk “First Human Gets Neuralink Telepathy Implant”
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I am not sure that the data throughput would be enough for that but maybe.
I was going to start a new topic but you can choose.
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#5 2024-02-04 18:28:21
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Perhaps some will like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ZGDLmOL0o
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Tesla Bot Expert Shows Video of Optimus Lifting a Grand Piano!
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#6 2024-02-05 09:18:08
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No, Optimus did not lift a piano, but they did show that the actuators are very strong in some cases.
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#7 2024-02-05 12:09:00
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGuxOg0ESdY
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Part 2: Tesla OPTIMUS Deep Dive w/ AI & Robotics Experts James Douma & Scott Walter
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More then!
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#8 2024-02-12 13:43:00
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I guess I can put this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFdiTMY3Kms
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Elon Musk says 1 Billion Tesla Robots are coming to the workforce
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There are several wild cards in this.
-How fast will the robots progress in skills.
-How many will be on various worlds?
-How will the wealth they create on other worlds affect what can be lifted off of those various worlds?
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#9 2024-02-12 21:39:06
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Just now, I think I want to imagine robotics for different planets.
For Mars, I think solar robots, that can posture themselves for advantage, and even may have pivots, wheels, legs and quick disconnects/reconnects to utility services.
For Venus, I am thinking flying robots, hives, perpetual basking in sunlight. Venus appears to be very nice. It should be relatively easy to establish if life is in the atmosphere/clouds. If not then we might be free to terraform.
Self-building platforms. It appears to me that the key to the game is to deal with the formation of Sulfuric Acid. Sulfuric Acid could be the source for water and for other Hydrogen compounds.
An Ozone layer can reduce the rate that UV radiation creates Sulfuric Acid. We may or may not be able to get a robotic effort to create an Ozone layer for Venus. Perhaps it cannot be done, as the electric field of Venus appears to levitate Oxygen into space.
Another tool is heat. Heat can decompose H2SO4 into water and Sulfur Oxides.
Typical notions of atmospheric platforms on Venus involve filling a bladder with Earth like air or Nitrogen as a flotation gas. Well, that is an interesting notion which advances the chances of success. But what if we make platforms for small robots? Small is anything from small sized humanoid robots to nano-machines. Possibly the sized of tardigrades, maybe the size of Earth insects perhaps Bees or Ants?
The atmosphere is sort of 4 dimensional. if you allow for time. The solar input though is rather two dimensional, I speculate.
So, it may make sense that the bulk of platform should not be to support humans or for instance Blue Whales, but small robots.
For instance, the bulk of the platform should not be built not be built to support the walking weight of a human, but particular areas might be built that way, perhaps walkways and roads.
Dealing with strong winds, however, will likely be important.
I don't consider the problem solved, but somewhat more thought about at this point.
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#10 2024-02-25 09:34:40
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#11 2025-03-15 12:40:03
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Re: Optimus Robot
This post is about a Chinese competitor for Optimus.
The article includes mention of more than one competitor, but it focuses on one that may be closer to the price point of Optimus.
https://interestingengineering.com/inno … noid-robot
China firm unleashes tough humanoid robot that treks sand, snow, stairs at 6 mph speed
The model supports lidars, Nvidia’s Jetson Orin, and five-fingered hands, offering enhanced strength, stability, and adaptability.Updated: Mar 14, 2025 04:48 AM EST
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China firm unleashes tough humanoid robot that treks sand, snow, stairs at 6 mph speed
Tien Kung Xingzhe is full-sized humanoid for research purposes.Youtube
UBTech Robotics has introduced a life-size humanoid robot designed for research, priced at 299,000 yuan (US$41,200).
Developed with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre (X-Humanoid), the Tien Kung (Tiangong) Xingzhe is now available for pre-order, with deliveries set for the second quarter.
The launch comes as China’s robotics industry pushes for more advanced yet affordable products, competing ahead of Tesla’s planned mass production of its Optimus robot later this year, reports a Chinese online news outlet.
Yesterday, the Beijing-based innovation center launched “Hui Si Kai Wu,” an AI platform enhancing robotic autonomy and enabling complex decision-making.
Tien Kung upgraded
The Tien Kung Xingzhe, standing at 1.7 meters (5.6 feet), is an upgraded version of the Tien Kung model released by the Beijing-based innovation center in April last year.Tien Kung Xingzhe is full-sized humanoid for research purposes.
Designed for research applications requiring greater strength and stability, it allows for the integration of advanced components such as lidars, Nvidia’s Jetson Orin computing kit, and five-fingered hands, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
Capable of walking steadily at 6.21 miles per hour (10 kilometers per hour), the robot is engineered to traverse diverse terrains, including slopes, stairs, sand, and snow, while maintaining smooth movement and resisting shocks and external interference.
Tien Kung Xingzhe’s design emphasizes adaptability and performance, making it a valuable tool for researchers exploring advanced robotic functions.
According to SCMP, humanoid robots currently available in the market are often smaller, more expensive, or not produced on a large scale.
Comparatively, the 1.8-meter H1 model by Chinese start-up Unitree Robotics, which gained national recognition after performing folk dances during the Lunar New Year gala broadcast by China Central Television in January, is priced at 650,000 yuan—more than double the Tien Kung Xingzhe’s price.
Enhanced robotic intelligence
The newly unveiled Hui Si Kai Wu platform powers the latest humanoid robot, providing a universal software system designed to enhance robotic intelligence and adaptability. Unlike traditional robots limited to specific tasks, this platform enables robots to operate across commercial, residential, and industrial settings with greater autonomy.
According to the Global Times (GT), the platform grants robots full-process intelligence, allowing them to understand tasks, plan their execution, and dynamically adjust to obstacles. The advanced decision-making capability ensures efficient and accurate task completion, even in unpredictable environments.
Using spatial dimension analysis, assembly step planning, and real-time changes, a humanoid robot successfully finished a block-building task during a live presentation.
In a different situation, the robot collected trash, categorized dinnerware, and disposed of it appropriately while self-correcting as necessary. Additionally, the technology demonstrated industrial uses such as logistics packaging and sorting.
The Hui Si Kai Wu platform functions as a central intelligence system by combining vision, decision-making, language comprehension, learning, and motion control. Through direct connections, app controls, and voice instructions, users may communicate with robots to ensure accurate task execution.
Beyond improving robotic functionality, the platform also simplifies development through a low-code approach, reducing barriers for developers. By offering a comprehensive software framework, it accelerates innovation in robotics, supporting broader applications and seamless task execution in diverse scenarios.
ABOUT THE EDITOR
Jijo Malayil Jijo is an automotive and business journalist based in India. Armed with a BA in History (Honors) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, and a PG diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, he has worked for news agencies, national newspapers, and automotive magazines. In his spare time, he likes to go off-roading, engage in political discourse, travel, and teach languages.
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