Tesla’s AI Day certainly brought some surprises, the most surprising of which was Optimus’ human prototype. Although, in a commendable move, people are now comparing Tesla’s Optimus to Boston Dynamics’ robots, which are surprisingly small and flexible. Some critics have come down hard on Tesla’s prototype, saying it was “light years behind the Boston Dynamics,” and they’re not entirely wrong. The occasional videos of Boston Dynamics tweeters sending Terminator-related scares are proof enough of Boston Dynamics’ success. Perhaps, we should cut Tesla off because the humanoid is still in its embryonic stage. Read along to learn more.
Elon Musk
Twitter responded
Elon Musk’s humanoid rendering of Tesla’s prototype sparked a Twitter meme of Boston Dynamics robots that can move and even dance with startling dynamics. Compared to these, Tesla’s prototype lags behind. Soon after Optimus was revealed to the public, a wave of comparisons hit Twitter, showing the superiority of one over the other. A couple of impressive demos and promises are not enough to impress and convince people about the product’s viability. However, some users were very supportive of Tesla, such as Boston Dynamics, where it took more than thirty years to reach its current level, and Tesla was only six months away.
Even financial analysts and investors were skeptical about the production of electric cars, judging that it would be beneficial for the company if they focused on Tesla’s new move. However, Musk is more optimistic about the Optimus and has already confirmed that it will be available for sale in another two to three years at a price below $20,000. Well, you never know. Optimus can really surprise people in the long run. For now, let’s take a look at a couple of reactions and reactions on Twitter. (It’s safe to say that Twitter Town has an eye for detail.)
Boston Dynamics indirectly exploded by @elonmusk. Elon Optimus may not put on the best “show” but it delivers with:
1) Brain
2) cheap
3) High volumeUnlike a more expensive monitor with a low-voltage output.
Cost, <$20k and opposable thumbs. $TSLA
— Meet Kevin (@realMeetKevin) October 1, 2022
Well, it’s what you call a mic drop.
Really real!
through @BostonDynamics. pic.twitter.com/bVXwGBj81S
— Doctor M (@DoctorM_DO) September 28, 2022
Looks like Optimus hasn’t perfected his moves yet.
Tesla Bot is out dancing 🤣 @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/TKT1lSGyqa
— Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) October 1, 2022
Tesla just unveiled its robot that is meant to replace human laborers. There were 4 controllers to prevent the robot from falling.
Meanwhile, live footage from the Boston Dynamics building: pic.twitter.com/LWcaTDfHWg
– Dr. Jorge Caballero poses with 🇺🇦 (@DataDrivenMD). October 1, 2022
It took Boston Dynamics 30 years to get there. Tesla 6 months have passed. Boston Dynamics is also expensive at $75K for a robot dog, and the size hasn’t increased. Cool dance TikTok though! https://t.co/f32BTEnj74
— Scott Weiner (@scottwww) October 1, 2022
Boston Dynamics has one product for sale that costs $75,000.
Tesla is going to build a mass-produced robot with an AI brain – the likes of which you’ve never seen before. https://t.co/Fyc5lNlACP
— Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsblog) September 30, 2022
The folks at Boston Dynamics needn’t worry just yet, Tesla’s robot walks like it’s broken.
— Prehensile Tadger (@weegiegeek) October 1, 2022
Boston Dynamics’ robots can run, backflip and attack. A Tesla robot can enter a back alley without waking anyone.
— James Bareham (@Happiamp) October 1, 2022
It probably took Boston Dynamics over 30 years to get where they are today, and Tesla thinks they can help them in less than a year. I am very skeptical.
— Shannon Johns (@ShannonKJohns) September 30, 2022
