Tesla's Optimus Robot Shows Off Dance Moves in Astonishing New Footage
Tesla has shared a captivating video of its Optimus humanoid robot demonstrating its agility and coordination through a series of complex and intricate dance moves. The 42-second clip, which was shared yesterday, is a follow-up to a teaser shared earlier this week by CEO Elon Musk.
The video showcases Optimus performing a variety of dances, including ballet, the running man, and a variation of the "Dougie". The robot is able to balance itself during these dances without the need for a harness or any additional support, showcasing its potential for agility and coordination.
However, it remains unclear if the Optimus dance troupe, which is expected to perform at the 2025 Tesla shareholders meeting, will perform the same dances as seen in the video. Elon Musk has announced that the troupe will take the stage at the meeting, marking the first public mention of Optimus performing outside of the dance video.
The 2025 Tesla annual shareholders meeting is officially scheduled for November 6, 2025. This meeting is notably later in the year than usual for Tesla and has not been accompanied by an early release of the proxy statement yet. At this meeting, shareholders typically vote on matters such as the reelection of directors and shareholder proposals, though there's no public indication that Elon Musk's "Optimus dance troupe" or any related performance will be part of the agenda or event.
The focus remains on shareholder voting and corporate governance issues, including discussions around Musk's controversial compensation package and other key business matters. The location and date for the meeting have not been disclosed, and it is not specified when the announcement for the meeting will be made.
It is worth noting that the video does not indicate if the Optimus dance troupe has been trained to perform the dances seen in the video, nor does it show how Tesla trained Optimus to dance.
References: [1] Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023: What to Expect. (2022, June 13). Retrieved from https://www.tesla.com/investor/annual-meeting [2] Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024: Agenda and Proxy Statement. (2023, TBA). Retrieved from https://www.tesla.com/investor/annual-meeting [5] Tesla Shareholders to Vote on Elon Musk's Compensation Package. (2023, April 25). Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-shareholders-to-vote-on-elon-musks-compensation-package-2023-04-25/
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is likely to be used in training Optimus, the humanoid robot developed by Tesla, to perform the intricate dance moves seen in the recent video, given the complexity and precision required. Furthermore, the anticipated Optimus dance troupe, scheduled to perform at the 2025 Tesla shareholders meeting, could potentially incorporate AI-driven choreography for their routines.
