Elon Musk pitched Optimus as an extension of Tesla technology, saying these humanoids could one day be “your own personal R2-D2” for $20,000-$30,000. Event attendees interacted with robots that walked, poured drinks and even chatted.
But social media is full of speculation. Some media outlets wrote that the videos allegedly showed Optimus’ movements being directed by nearby Tesla employees, and that the conversations “appeared too fluid for modern AI capabilities.”
Additionally, Musk refrained from specifying whether the robots were operated by artificial intelligence or controlled remotely. This lack of transparency has increased skepticism; some believed that robots were controlled by humans behind the scenes.
Source: Ferra
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