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Adding to this technical discussion, he noted that jogging normally occurs between four and six miles per hour, with Tesla’s target to keep it under five mph to prevent the robot from surpassing human running speeds. Elon Musk’s previous promises to limit Optimus’s speed ensure safety and control, and the recent footage confirms the robot respects these limits.
Mechanical Elegance: The Hands and Foot Mechanics
Close-up shots of Optimus’ hands reveal sophisticated craftsmanship. The robot uses a glove that stretches over advanced mechanical fingers with 22 degrees of freedom. These include multiple joints in each finger, controlled by 17 linear actuators, with some joints such as the MCP, IP, and the thumb, exhibiting complex movement capabilities.