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Tesla robot repeats human operator removing headset, then falls over

Rob Beschizza
Dec 08, 2025
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Left: Tesla Bot. Right: Robocop 2 candidate

Elon Musk describes Tesla’s Optimus robot as a revolutionary AI-powered autonomous worker, able to perform a wide range of everyday tasks in and outside of the home. It’s a “huge step forward.” It will go to Mars next year.

“People often talk about eliminating poverty, about giving everyone amazing medical care.…

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