California: CEO Elon Musk introduced Tesla's robot to the world, which the technology world was eagerly waiting for.
Musk introduced Optimus, a humanoid robot, at the company's AI Day on Friday.
Optimus walked onto the stage and greeted and waved to the crowd. The event was held at the Tesla office in Palo Alto, California.
Optimus does not have the ability to fully walk. At the same time, Musk announced that work can be done.
A video of Optimus pouring water on plants, carrying a box and interacting with employees at Tesla's office was also shown at the event. About 6 feet tall.
Musk has stated that the goal is to develop a useful humanoid robot as soon as possible.
Musk announced at the event that Tesla will achieve full self-driving capabilities this year and will introduce robotaxis by 2024.
Critics have said the Teslas, which rely on cameras and powerful computers to drive by themselves, don't have enough sensors to drive safely. Tesla's less capable Autopilot driver-assist system, with the same camera sensors, is under investigation by U.S. safety regulators for braking for no reason and repeatedly running into emergency vehicles with flashing lights parked along freeways.