The world is eagerly awaiting a real glimpse of the Tesla Bot, and all fantasies seem permissible. Interviewed during a podcast, Elon Musk indeed affirmed that his robots will be able to develop their own personalities to adapt to their owner. Enough to become real life companions, like C3PO and R2D2.
In the 2010s, robotics experienced an exceptional leap forward. Inspired by the writings of Isaac Asimov and the many works of fiction that depict these futuristic artificial intelligences, scientists are working hard to, one day, provide the world with a machine capable of carry out all the daily tasks for us. 2021 was an opportunity to unveil new innovations, like Astro, the domestic robot which ultimately turned out to be a huge disaster.
Those who had already given up hope had of course not counted on Elon Musk, who always has a new product idea in his boot. After cars, rockets, high-speed subways, and even beer and tequila, the whimsical billionaire announced last August get into robotics. This idea did not come to him out of nowhere: the Tesla Bot will be equipped with the AI of the company’s vehicles. But, more than a devoted servant to vacuuming and ironing your shirts, the latter just might be with its own personality.
The Tesla Bot will be a true life companion according to Elon Musk
In any case, this is what Elon Musk said at the microphone of the Lex Fridman podcast, in which he was obviously decided to follow the shocking revelations. Indeed, it is in this same episode that the boss of Tesla assured that the Man will fly to Mars during the next 10 years. But back on topic. In a podcast therefore, Elon Musk affirms it with certainty: his robot will not be a simple assistant.
“He could develop a unique personality over time. It’s not like all robots are the same. This personality could evolve to adapt to its owner, or whatever name we give it ”, he explains before adding: “The Tesla Bots could make incredible companions like C-3PO or R2-D2. “
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A dream come true for some, who should not forget the primary function of the humanoid: accomplish the tasks that are asked of him. “I think the possibilities are endless”, comments Elon Musk. “It is not quite Tesla’s primary mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, but it is an extremely useful thing for the world to make a humanoid robot capable of interacting with the world. and help in many different ways. “
