Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus "Optimus Prime" recently demonstrated its new skill in service scenarios-selling popcorn.In a demonstration,It completely performs a series of actions such as box picking, quantitative filling, and precise bag sealing, demonstrating consistent and smooth working capabilities.
What is particularly noteworthy is that the robot can actively adjust its strength when grasping popcorn to avoid crushing it. The delicateness of its force control system has surpassed the common performance of traditional industrial robotic arms.
When there are no customers, Optimus automatically enters a low-power standby state while keeping sensors continuously activated to respond to needs at any time.
This kind of human-like behavioral logic of "combination of movement and static" marks that service robots are moving from simple "can perform actions" to more intelligent "can judge services".
Tesla engineers revealed that in such standardized service scenarios, Optimus’s error rate has dropped to less than 0.3%.Although there is still room for improvement compared with experienced human waiters, this reliability is sufficient to support its practical application in specific scenarios.
In July this year, Tesla's first "Supercharger Restaurant" opened in Hollywood entered the trial operation stage. The restaurant integrates super charging stations and humanoid robot services, and Optimus has begun to assume service tasks, marking its humanoid robot's move from laboratory demonstrations to real business environments.
