Elon Musk posted an AI-generated video on X featuring himself dancing alongside Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus. The clip, created with his Grok AI system, shows the pair in matching outfits grooving to music. It has sparked online remixes and discussions about the robot's development.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, recently uploaded a short AI-generated video to X, the social media platform he owns. In the footage, Musk dances fluidly with Optimus, Tesla's humanoid robot, both dressed in identical black attire. Musk displays a wide smile as they synchronize their movements to an upbeat tune. He captioned the post: "Feeling Optimustic about the future!", playfully combining "optimistic" with the robot's name.
The video, produced using Grok—Tesla's AI tool—quickly gained traction among users on X. Viewers expressed amusement and creativity, generating their own versions by altering backgrounds or adding new dance elements. Some speculated about the robot's progress; one user noted, "The video Elon shared is AI-generated, but the input image (starting frame) looks like a real picture. Could that be a sneaky reveal of Tesla Optimus 3?" Another queried, "Mr. Musk and Optimus V3?"
This lighthearted share builds on Tesla's ongoing demonstrations of Optimus over the past year. The company has released clips of the robot performing dances, agility exercises, and basic household tasks, highlighting its potential in everyday applications.
Beyond the fun, Musk has voiced bold visions for Optimus in serious contexts. During a recent appearance on the Moonshots podcast, he advised against pursuing medical school, stating, "Don’t go into medical school… Pointless." He predicted that Optimus robots, powered by advanced AI, would exceed the precision of leading human surgeons within three years and dominate the healthcare sector in four to five years.
These developments underscore Tesla's push into humanoid robotics, blending entertainment with ambitious technological forecasts.
