On Thanksgiving, Tesla's Optimus robot has once again redefined our imagination of robotic technology. In the latest demonstration video, this humanoid robot showcased its astonishing hand operation ability by effortlessly catching thrown tennis balls. This is not just a simple catching performance. Optimus's new hands and forearms integrate several revolutionary technologies. Its hands have 22 degrees of freedom, while the wrists and forearms add an additional 3 degrees of freedom, bringing its dexterity close to the human hand's 27 degrees of freedom. This means the robot is performing with astonishing capability.

Recently, at the Cybercab luxury showcase, Tesla featured the Optimus robot as a highlight. These robots interacted with the audience, served drinks, played games, and even danced and conversed in a gazebo, leaving a lasting impression. However, as more details emerge, the authenticity of this showcase has come under scrutiny. Various reports suggest that the performance of the Optimus robots may not be fully autonomous. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas pointed out that these robots 'rely on remote operation (human intervention).'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk denied reports from The Wall Street Journal regarding a revenue-sharing agreement between Tesla and the artificial intelligence startup xAI. Musk emphasized that while Tesla has gained valuable insights from discussions with xAI engineers that help accelerate the implementation of unsupervised FSD, there is no need to obtain any permissions from xAI. He pointed out that the xAI models are too large to run on Tesla's inference computers. xAI, founded by Musk, aims to compete with OpenAI and plans to use data from its various companies to train models and improve technology.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has raised the idea that human memories and cognitive states could be uploaded to the cloud and downloaded into humanoid robots, attracting widespread attention. He envisions the Tesla Optimus robot not only performing dangerous and repetitive tasks but also becoming a companion, caring for children, and even participating in sports events. Musk predicts that there will be 10 billion robots globally, with a market size of $25 trillion, far exceeding the electric vehicle market. Tesla plans to begin production of the Optimus robot next year, with expected pricing.