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Tesla’s Goofy Optimus Robot Underwhelmingly Folds a Shirt

A Tesla Optimus humanoid robot on display at a Chinese trade show in September 2023.
A Tesla Optimus humanoid robot on display at a Chinese trade show in September 2023. Photo: VCG/VCG (Getty Images)

Silicon Valley is racing to create the first generation of “humanoid” robots, with many tech companies promising consumers that they’ll soon have their very own, live-in robo-helper to do the dishes, sweep the floor, and generally take care of all the annoying housework that everybody hates. However, the unfortunate truth is that, if recent events are any indicator, none of us should expect our own robo-butler anytime soon. – Lucas Ropek Read More