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Tesla Optimus robot learns object sorting skill and lengthy walks
Tesla has published a new video showing the Optimus robot learning new stuff to make productivity better with a skill such as object sorting.
A 1-minute and 27-second clip posted on social media site X reveals Optimus’ hands, fingers, and gestures combined to move objects from one place to another.
The first segment focuses on battery cell sorting, showing new finger pressure control to pick a cell from its place and transfer it to a cell tray.
Tesla said its robot now has training to sort battery cells and runs in real-time on the bot’s FSD computer. Such operations are handled by 2D cameras, hand tactile, and force sensors in the background.
Tesla Optimus Robot Sorting Battery Cells (Source – Tesla)
These movements of shiting objects are happening with Optimus balancing its legs while the net drives the entire upper body for seamless task execution. This is due to the required precise movement with very few margins during insertions of battery cells in the tray placeholders.
Once placed, the neural net automatically targets a new object and places it in the next free slot. It has a recovery mode, which helps to autonomously recapture a fallen cell if it slips from the fingers before putting it into a destined slot.
Tesla showcased that training for this skill has been happening via the data collected by human teleoperations with AR/VR accessories.
In Test:
The largest electric vehicle (EV) company said Optimus is being tested at one of its facilities. Importantly, the robot is improving autonomous workflow and reducing required human interventions.
Tesla Optimus Robot Sorting Battery Cells at Tesla Facility (Source – Tesla)
Long Walks
Another interesting aspect of this Tesla bot shown in the video confirms that the company is working on its walking mileage and efficiency. It is taking regular walks around the office and longer walks than compared to the past.
Tesla Optimus Robot Walking inside Tesla Facility (Source – Tesla)
Although the walking speed is typical but the leg movement and upper body posture are improving new training data. Achieving a sorting skill and a long walk cycle are important aspects for industrial Optimus and Tesla could train more data to make it robust for general tasks.
Trying to be useful lately! pic.twitter.com/TlPF9YB61W
— Tesla Optimus (@Tesla_Optimus) May 5, 2024
