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Tesla’s robots use vision-based mapping to understand and navigate their environment—paralleling their self-driving cars. They also utilize large language models—similar to ChatGPT—integrated with Elon Musk’s vast X (formerly Twitter) data, to enable communication and task execution.
The Cost-Effective and Efficient Design
Tesla’s focus on minimal material use and multi-purpose actuators informs their cost reduction strategy. They’ve designed the robot to perform a variety of tasks—from lifting and drilling to cooking—without the need for separate specialized parts. Tesla’s challenge remains to improve flexibility and balance, but their progress marks a huge leap toward practical, affordable humanoid robots.