Major Optimus Update, Giga Texas, Cybertruck, VPP, Ford, Starlink (09.25.23)
Sep 26, 2023
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Tesla releases Optimus Tesla bot update, Giga Texas employees return, Cybertruck updates, Musk meets with president of Hungary, Tesla expands VPP to San Diego, Canadian autoworkers reach agreement with Ford, Ford pauses battery factory plans, Starlink crosses subscriber milestone.
The Tesla Bot, Optimus, showcases its adaptability and versatility through autonomous object sorting and the ability to respond to external movements.
Tesla's advancements in perception and proprioception, achieved through a neural network, contribute to the effectiveness and human-like capabilities of the Tesla Bot.
Deep dives
Progress on Tesla Bot: Demonstrating Autonomy and Versatility
Tesla has released a one-minute video showcasing the progress and capabilities of Optimus, or the Tesla Bot program. The video demonstrates Optimus' ability to autonomously sort objects, such as color-blocks, into different trays. This functionality is made possible through a neural network trained using end-to-end video input and control output. The same network can be prompted to sort or unsort the blocks without explicit coding, showcasing the adaptability and versatility of the Tesla Bot. This adaptability opens up possibilities for a wide range of applications and potential markets.
Impressive Perception and Proprioception of Tesla Bot
The video of Optimus also highlights the impressive perception and proprioception capabilities of the Tesla Bot. Through observation, Optimus demonstrates good dexterity, understanding of pressure, coordination, balance, and self-awareness. The bot can react smoothly to external movements and correct errors autonomously. These developments in perception and proprioception, achieved using an end-to-end neural network, contribute to the overall effectiveness and human-like capabilities of the Tesla Bot.
Updates on Gigatexas, Cyber Truck, and Other News
Additional updates include the news that all employees are back at work in Gigatexas, with production expected to resume at full capacity in the coming week. Ford, on the other hand, has paused construction on its $3.5 billion battery factory project in Michigan, citing a need to ensure competitive operations. This setback follows Ford's earlier adjustments to its EV production and vehicle production targets, raising questions about the company's EV business strategy. SpaceX, however, celebrated the milestone of connecting over 2 million active customers to its Starlink high-speed internet service, marking significant growth in just nine months.
➤ Tesla releases Optimus Tesla bot update ➤ Giga Texas employees return ➤ Cybertruck updates ➤ Musk meets with president of Hungary ➤ Tesla expands VPP to San Diego ➤ Canadian autoworkers reach agreement with Ford ➤ Ford pauses battery factory plans ➤ Starlink crosses subscriber milestone
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Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
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