Elon Musk Stuns The World With Humanoid Robots—Viral Videos Of Their Abilities Are Taking Over

Your next bartender might not be human—are you ready for it?

Jesse

• Published in Technology
• October 14, 2024

We’ve all imagined what the future could look like. From flying cars to intelligent robots, sci-fi movies have given us a vision of what technology could achieve. 

But now, those fantastical concepts are creeping ever closer to reality. In the past, we marveled at the notion of machines seamlessly blending into our everyday lives, maybe even fearing it a little. 

Would robots take over jobs? Would they take over the world? These were the questions that kept us both curious and cautious about our technological future.

Elon Musk, ever the visionary, has long been a leader in turning imagination into innovation. Whether it’s electric cars, space travel, or neural implants, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. 

So when Musk hosts an event, the world watches—and this time was no exception. The occasion? A futuristic showcase at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, where Musk debuted Tesla’s highly anticipated Robotaxi, also known as the Cybercab. 

While many were eager to see this steering-wheel-free, pedal-less vehicle, there was something else at the event that stole the spotlight. 

Among the guests at the event were none other than Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots, casually walking around, interacting, and leaving everyone stunned.

Tesla's Next-Gen bots just stole the show—Optimus walks among us!

The Optimus robot, according to Musk, is designed to be the ultimate personal assistant. Whether it’s walking your dog, watching your kids, or mowing the lawn, Optimus is built to handle it all. 

Musk even went so far as to call it “the biggest product ever of any kind,” predicting that these humanoid bots will fundamentally transform civilization. 

Production is set to kick off before 2027, and the robots are expected to cost between $20,000 and $30,000 when they eventually hit the market—a small price to pay for your very own robotic butler, right?

Bartender? Nope, That's Optimus. Tesla's robot just served up a drink and blew everyone’s mind!

Of course, the internet had a field day when videos from the event started making the rounds. In one viral clip, an Optimus robot is seen engaging in a conversation with a guest about where they live. 

When asked what the hardest thing about being a robot is, it replied in an eerily human-like manner: “Trying to be as human as you guys are. That’s something I try harder to do every day, and I hope you all help us become that.” 

The response left people wondering whether they should be terrified or impressed.

Human or Machine? This mind-blowing chat between Tesla's Optimus and a guest will make you question reality.

Another video showed Optimus sporting a cowboy hat and offering a guest a drink. The bot proceeded to throw out a peace sign when the guest pulled out their phone to take a photo. The act led one viewer to exclaim, “This is insane!”

Of course, not everyone was feeling the warm fuzzies. “This is some Fallout-type stuff. Incredible, but also terrifying,” said one viewer, referencing the dystopian video game series where AI and robots don’t always have the friendliest intentions.

As exciting as all this sounds, it’s easy to understand why people are a bit freaked out. It’s one thing to dream about futuristic robots; it’s another to actually watch them mingle, converse, and help you out with day-to-day tasks. 

The future is here, and it’s looking a lot like something out of a sci-fi blockbuster.

Jesse