On May 13, 2025, Elon Musk shared a viral video on his X (formerly Twitter) account showing Tesla’s Optimus robot performing fluid, real-time dance moves. The video highlights significant progress in humanoid robotics, demonstrating advanced motor control and balance. Tesla’s head of the Optimus program, Milan Kovac, confirmed the robot’s movements were trained using reinforcement learning in simulation, showcasing how AI and robotics are merging for more natural, dynamic motions. This video sparks discussion about the future of AI workers and the potential for robots to take on more complex, human-like tasks.
Bloody… hell.
