Optimus robot collapses during Tesla demonstration in Miami

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An Optimus robot collapsed at a Tesla event in Miami, sparking speculation it was teleoperated rather than autonomous. The robot appeared to fall backward after its arms moved, with some suggesting a remote operator removed a VR headset. This follows previous instances where Optimus demonstrations have been questioned for their autonomy. Tesla has ambitious goals for Optimus production, but these incidents raise doubts about the robot's current capabilities and the transparency of its demonstrations.


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