Tesla's Humanoid Bot Stars in Voting Guide - See Why Investors Can't Stop Buzzing
In a bold and innovative move, Tesla is ramping up efforts to engage with its shareholders ahead of the 2024 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, adorably dubbed the 2024 Cyber Roundup. This time, the electric vehicle giant isn't leaning solely on human talent but is featuring its humanoid robot, Optimus, in a user-friendly voting guide shared on social media platform X.
A Fresh Approach
Instead of the usually mundane process of showing investors how to vote on proposals, this year, Tesla has spiced things up. Rather than a human, it’s Optimus, the humanoid robot, performing typical office tasks you're familiar with. From typing on a keyboard and using a mouse to holding a smartphone and even writing on paper, these images underscore how close the robot is to mimicking human actions, making the once tedious voting guide eye-catching and engaging.
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The showcased images depict Optimus handling tasks with a striking level of dexterity. Actions such as holding an envelope clearly, typing on a keyboard, and making a phone call were particularly highlighted. It's not just about getting votes in, but Tesla is also seemingly flexing how advanced their humanoid robot technology has become.
Real, Not CGI
Adding to the excitement, Tesla has confirmed that the Optimus unit featured wasn't a computer-generated image (CGI). Tesla's Senior Staff Software Engineer for the Optimus program, Julian Ibarz, clarified in a post on X, “I have to say it again, but the robot is not CGI in those pictures, for real.” This revelation has intrigued many, especially regarding Elon Musk's recent promises about upgrading the robot's hands.
In a post earlier this month, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk announced that Optimus' hands are set to receive an upgrade to 22 degrees of freedom (DoF) later this year. For context, human hands have 27 degrees of freedom, so this enhancement would bring the humanoid robot even closer to human hand functionality. The implications are vast, potentially allowing Optimus to take on more complex tasks in vehicle and battery production environments.
This innovative approach to shareholder engagement serves dual purposes: it encourages shareholder participation in Tesla’s significant votes and highlights the impressive advancements in Tesla's robotic technology. So whether you’re a Tesla enthusiast or a curious observer, this year’s voting guide featuring Optimus is hard to ignore.
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