Tesla Optimus robot integrates xAI Grok assistant

Tesla’s Optimus robot now integrates xAI’s AI assistant, Grok. A video demonstration, however, suggests the technology is still in development, despite aspirations for Optimus to become Tesla’s leading product.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff shared a video on X showcasing the next-generation Optimus robot. The updated model features a gold exterior and more detailed, human-like hands. A key addition is Grok’s voice mode, enabling Optimus to understand and respond to spoken commands. The video illustrates that Optimus requires multiple prompts to initiate a simple task, specifically, retrieving a Coke from the kitchen. The robot then proceeds with slow steps, although the video concludes before the task is completed.

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